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date: 2026-02-05
title: Citizens Police Advisory Council Agenda Packet
source: 2026-02/2026-02-05_Citizens Police Advisory Council_Agenda Packet.pdf
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STOCKBRIDGE Citizens-Police Advisory
CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY Council Meeting
COUNCIL
Agenda
At-Large – Rev. Dr. M. Lavell February 5, 2026 6:00 PM
Sanders
District 1 – Carmen Reese
District 2 – Thomas Smith, Chair
District 3 – William Daniels
District 4 – Paige Jones III
District 5 – Mr. Raymond Martin

Zone 1 – Neat Robinson
Zone 2 – Nathan Banks, Sr. STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT
4545 NORTH HENRY BLVD.
Zone 3 – Vacant
STOCKBRIDGE, GA 30281
Zone 4 – Judy Neal Website: www.stockbridgega.org
Phone: 678-833-3334
After Hours: 770-957-9121
Business Community
Representative Regonald Sylvain Vision Statement
The vision of the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council is to serve as
community of informed citizens, partnering with the Stockbridge Police Department
to promote communication, community awareness, involvement and
Faith-Based Community understanding of public safety policies and programs to enhance the quality of life
Representative Bishop LaRay for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georgia.
Mission Statement
Tillman
The mission of the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council is to enhance the
level of trust, understanding and involvement between the community and the
SPD.by serving as an advisory and network resource for the Chief of Police in the
Police Chief formation of strategies, policy development and public awareness for the safety
and quality of life for the citizens of Stockbridge, Georga.
Vacant Mission Implementation
The Mission of the Stockbridge Citizens Police Advisory Council, will be
accomplished through monthly meetings, creating, and recommending policy
strategies, enhancing policy discussions, and increasing public awareness
regarding the concept of community policing.
AGENDA
CITIZENS-POLICE ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2026 6:00 PM

I. Call to Order
1. Invocation Followed by Pledge
2. Roll Call
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve January 8th 2026 Minutes
II. Opening Remarks
III. Officer Presentation
IV. Public Comment
V. Police Chief Report
VI. Advisory Council Reports
VII. Old Business
5. 2026 planning
VIII. New Business
IX. Adjournment
STOCKBRIDGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPD)
Citizens Police Advisory Council (CPAC)
MINUTES
January 8, 2026
6:30pm - 8:00pm
I. Call to Order 6:30pm .............................................................................. Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

II. Invocation followed by Pledge................................................................ Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders

III. Roll Call.....................................................................................................William Daniels

Present: Absent:

Dr. Thomas Smith Acting Chief Richard Reggie Sylvain
Godfrey
Judy Neal Bishop LaRay Tilman

William Daniels Paige Jones III

Neat Robinson Raymond Martin
Carmen Reese Nathan Banks, Sr.

Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders Captain Gilbert-
Ramsey

IV. Approve Agenda ....................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● Motion - Nathan Banks, Sr
● Second - Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders

V. December 2025 Minutes…………………....................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

The December minutes were amended to correct the location of the luncheon for Chief
Trammer from Home2 Suites to the Merle Manders Conference Center.

● Motion - Dr. Thomas Smith
● Second - Judy Neal

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VI. Opening Remarks...................................................................................Dr. Thomas Smith, Chairman

● The City approved an additional two-year term for each member.
● Advised all to encourage citizens to attend monthly CPAC meetings.
● No CPAC presentation or public comments during this meeting.
● Thank you to all who attended the volunteer appreciation dinner held at the Merle
Manders Conference Center on December 13, 2025.

VII. Advisory Council Member Reports

● Paige Jones III
o Nothing to report.

● Neat Robinson
o Nothing to report.

● Carmen Reese
o The turn lane when traveling north on North Henry is obscured due to the recent
opening of 5 Brew at the entrance of Walmart.

● Pastor Dr. Lavell Sanders
o Nothing to report.

● Judy Neal
○ Question if the Stockbridge Police Department has any equipment shortages.
Acting Chief stated no shortages are present that would hinder operations.

● Nathan Banks, Sr.
o Nothing to report.

● Dr. Thomas Smith
○ Parking on city streets continues to be an issue in some neighborhoods.

● Bishop LaRay Tilman
○ Nothing to report.

● Raymond Martin
○ Nothing to report.

VIII. Police Reports….…..…………………………………………………………….............Acting Chief Richard Godfrey

• Crime statistics were presented noting they are below the prior month/year-to-date.
The final year-to-date statistics were not available. In addition, Acting Chief Godfrey
suggested education is the key to decease aggravated assaults.
• Acting Chief Godfrey stated the department is looking for alternative solutions to secure
fixed assets that can increase cash flow for immediate needs of the department.

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• Presented the certificate of commendation for services as a member of CPAC to Pastor
Dr. Lavell Sanders and Bishop LaRay Tilman. All others were presented during the
meeting in December.

Captain Gilbert-Ramsey

• Advised CPAC, the Citizen Police Academy (CPA) graduation occurred on December 9,
2025, and thanked those who attended.
• The next class is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday March 1st. The ideal participant
number is 12. Applications are available and will be emailed.
• SPD annual gala is tentatively scheduled for February 7, 2026.

IX. Old Business

● None.

X. New Business

• CPAC discussed 2026 initiatives that could be planned, presented and incorporated with
the initiatives of the new Chief. The selection of 4 were discussed and will be voted on
to present. Two highlights of the discussion were: (1) allow CPAC to secure Cochran Park
and (2) hold joint zone/district community meetings virtually.

It was also determined that no individual CPAC planning meeting would be held. The
2026 initiatives will be discussed during the next meeting in February.

A motion to accept and move forward.

Motion - Nathan Banks, Sr.
Second - Paige Jones III

XI. Public Comments - none

XII. Closing

● Motion - Paige Jones III
Second - Nathan Banks, Sr.

● Meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm

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