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City of Charleston Committee on Public Safety 8/14/23
A
A
B
B
We
ask
that
you'll
give
guidance
to
Ben
Alquist
and
his
team,
who
direct
and
protect
us
when
things
are
going
rough
Lord,
and
we
ask
that
you'll
help
us
in
our
search
for
a
new
police
chief,
and
we
ask
that
you'll
just
continue
to
bless
the
City
of
Charleston
for
it's
in
your
precious
name.
We
pray,
amen.
A
A
C
C
They
have
you
know
we.
We
engage
them
to
hire
our
last
two
police
Chiefs
and,
of
course,
we
all
believe
they
did
a
wonderful
job
for
us
and
I'm
sure
they
will
this
time
as
well,
but
they
they
went
live
with
their
posting
on
June
30th.
It
closed
on
July
31st,
so
they
are
in
the
process
now
of
reviewing
applications.
C
They
you
know
they're
they're,
taking
the
applications
and
they're
doing
a
kind
of
a
security
check,
not
not
as
in
detail
as
what
who
was
ultimately
selected
will
go
through,
but
they're
still
looking,
and
you
know
trying
to
do
a
little
bit
of
a
you
know
of
a
search
on
these
candidates.
They
we
had
34
applicants.
C
Other
related,
you
know,
conditions
as
it
pertains
to
our
homeless
population
and
and
then
just
what
they
really
feel
like
are
the
most
significant
challenges
that
policing
will
face
in
the
next
three
to
five
years
and
how
they
plan
to
address
it.
We
really
feel
like
answering
those
types
of
questions
gives
us
a
little
bit
of
a
insight
into
the
candidates,
so
I
think
it's
going
to
be
about
a
dozen
or
so
is
what
they
said
now
there
could
be
some
may
fall
out
or
there
could
even
be
a
couple
more.
C
They
add
as
they
go
through
their
process,
but
we're
expecting
there
to
be
about
a
dozen
who
they're
going
to
you
know
bring
to
us-
and
you
know
with
you
know,
and
then
we'll
just
have
to
have
a
lot
of
discussion
about.
You
know
the
the
candidate's
strengths
and
weaknesses,
and
once
we
get
it
down
to
how
probably
maybe
five
or
six
kind
of
like
we
did
before
we
will,
you
know,
anyone's
out
of
state,
of
course,
will
bring
to
Charleston
and
just
like
we
did
before
councilmer
shade.
C
In
fact,
I
know
you
were
on
the
Public
Safety
Committee
last
time,
but
all
the
Public
Safety
Committee
members
were
invited
to
participate
in
the
subcommittees
where
we
did.
The
actual
you
know
interviews,
so
we
we
plan
on
having
a
process
very
similar
to
that.
We
thought
that
worked
really
well
with
a
lot
of
details
yet
to
work
out
we're
still
pretty
early
in
the
process,
but
just
kind
of
wanted
to
give
you
guys
an
idea
of
where
we
are
and
do
you
have
any
questions
for
me.
D
C
B
C
E
F
No,
no,
no,
not
really
I'm,
just
listening
and
seeing
what
it
is.
I
think
we
have
a
lot
of
candidates
there,
but
you
know
I'm.
Looking
at
candidates,
that's
really
have
been
in
Charleston,
though
Charles
to
know
what
we
all
about
here
and
I
know
we
bringing
a
lot
of
candidates
that
we're
looking
at
like
candidates
from
out
the
state,
but
you
know
we
have
a
lot
of
challenges
all
over
the
place,
but
living
in
Charleston
knowing
Charleston
the
way
Charleston
have
changed
a
lot.
C
F
H
A
C
E
I
think
councilman
Shea
were
hoping
for
Mid
September
to
get
those
three
subcommittees
together
again,
like
we
had
the
last
time
which
will
be
comprised
of
members
of
the
all
the
members
of
the
Public
Safety
Committee
will
be
on
one
of
the
three
subcommittees
and
then
last
time
we
had
to
cut
some
community
members.
We
want
to
do
that
again
and
there
was
some
City
directors
on
it
as
well,
particularly
the
Departments
that
work
most
closely
with
the
police
department.
So
hopefully
we're
going
to
try
to
schedule
all
of
that
in
mid-september.
E
I
think
councilman
shealy,
one
of
the
members
of
the
community
group
we'd
like
to
get
from
CPAC.
You
know
so
that
one
of
their
members
is
is
part
of
this
subcommittee
we'd.
Also
looking
at
the
heart
as
well
a
member
from
to
be
part
of
the
subcommittee
and
since
King
Street
has
been
such
an
important
part
of
what
the
police
effort
in
the
last
couple
of
years
we're
trying
to
get
a
one
of
the
members
of
the
hospitality
Community
from
King
Street
to
be
on
it
as
well,
so
we're
I.
A
I
Yes,
sir,
that's
fine
with
me.
The
first
item
is
a
resolution
regarding
adopting
officially
adopting
the
national
Incident
Management
System
as
the
basis
for
our
Incident
Management
for
emergency
services.
This
was
initially
supposed
to
have
been
done
in
conjunction
with
the
Emergency
Operations
plan.
A
J
The
city
has
been
operating
on
it
for
some
time
before
I
began
my
services
mayor,
but
we've
been
Faithfully
going
by
Nims
ever
since,
since
I've
been
mayor
and
I,
think
I'm
have
called
the
mioc
into
action
more
times
in
the
last
eight
years
than
we
did
in
any
time
before
then,
just
with
the
number
of
storms
that
we've
had.
But
it's
a
system
that
that
that
work
works
well
and
I'm
a
little
surprised.
They
hadn't
upgraded
it
since
2017,
but
it
is
something
we
we
should
check
this
box
and
have
it
officially
approved.
A
I
I
They
are
now
saying
that
they
see
it
as
an
above
normal
season
for
Trump
full
activity.
They've
got
that
at
a
60
chance,
which
is
up
from
30
percent
in
their
May
forecast,
their
prediction
for
a
normal
season
dropped
from
40
percent
in
May
to
25
percent
and
below
normal
drop
from
30
May
to
15
percent.
For
a
little
bit
of
context,
we
are
currently
through
the
D's
on
named
storms
this
year.
I
This
time
last
year
we
had
just
gotten
through
the
Seas-
that's
really
about
average,
of
course
in
2020.
At
this
point
we
were
in
the
eyes,
and
that
was
the
year
that
we
had
30
named
storms.
Noah
has
advised
that
they're
upgrading
this
prediction,
based
on
water
temperatures,
elevated
water
temperatures,
make
it
easier
for
tropical
storms
to
form.
I
Of
course,
this
doesn't
really
change
anything
that
we're
doing.
As
far
as
preparations
we
always
plan
on
the
worst
case
scenario,
there
could
be
one
storm
and
it
might
come
straight
for
us,
so
we're
always
prepared.
This
doesn't
change
anything
to
our
point
of
view.
As
far
as
the
rest
of
the
department
goes
right
now
we
are
continuing
to
implement
some
operational
changes,
adopting
best
practices,
things
that
I've
picked
up
throughout
my
time
in
Emergency
Management,
that
I
felt
would
really
fit
well
with
what
the
city
does
we've
implemented.
I
A
training
program
which
has
gone
very
well,
cannot
say
enough
about
the
professionals
that
we
have
working
for
the
city
and
their
willingness
to
learn
something
new
when
it
comes
to
Emergency
Management,
that's
sort
of
been
the
major
Focus
we're
also
working
on
Hazard
mitigation
plan.
I
received
the
first
draft
of
that
currently
working
on
providing
edits
back
to
our
contractor,
so
they
can
get
us
an
updated
version,
we're
hoping
to
have
that
finalized.
Well
before
the
end
of
the
year.
Right
now,
those
are
major
pushes.
A
I
I
You
I
stay
in
regular
contact
with
all
the
other
directors
just
because
we're
always
trying
to
see
what
each
other,
what
each
other
is
doing.
That's
that's
one
of
the
easiest
ways
for
us
to
learn.
So
coordination
is
constant
throughout
the
year,
we're
always
working
on
figuring
out
where
our
mission
gaps
are
and
how
we
can
address
those
better.
A
I
A
I
Yes,
sir,
we
have
an
available
resource
for
all
of
the
boxes
that
we
check,
of
course,
we're
watching
the
situation
out
in
Hawaii
right
now
and
how
they
had
how
they've
had
to
deal
with
a
catastrophic
situation
that
overwhelmed
their
resources.
So
when
they've
resolved
that
that'll
be
one
of
that'll,
be
our
next
major
discussion
here
in
the
low
country
is
what
do
we
do
when
that
that
catastrophic
event
that
just
overwhelms
everything
happens?
What
do
we
do
to
make
sure
that
we
get
things
back
up
to
normal
as
quickly
as
possible?.
A
Very
good
all
right,
well
Ben
that
seemed
kind
of
a
short
report
considering
the
Major
Impact.
These
things
have
on
our
community,
but
it's
good
to
know
that
we're
we're
prepared
and
we're
being
diligent
in
our
coordinations
at
a
good
level.
We
appreciated
all
that
Carl
I,
see
your
hand
up
councilman,
Brady.
G
A
G
A
B
A
K
Yeah,
so
our
big
one
is
Charleston
County
School
District.
They
pay
for
14
of
our
school
resource
officers
in
various
schools
that
are
listed
in
the
contract.
What's
a
little
different
about
this
contract
this
year,
rather
than
just
doing
it
for
the
23-24
school
year,
we've
expanded
it
out
three
years,
we've
got
a
increase
in
the
compensation
for
the
school
resource
officers
up
from
37,
000
and
change
to
39
222,
and
then
each
year
it'll
increase
three
percent
for
the
24-25
school
year
and
25
26
school
year.
K
There's
also
an
additional
two
officers
that
are
in
two
of
our
elementary
schools:
James
Island,
Montessori
and
meminger
on
the
agenda.
It
was
contingent
Upon,
Us,
receiving
funding
from
the
state
by
a
grant,
and
we
have
received
that
funding.
You
all
have
already
approved
acceptance
of
that,
so
those
two
positions
will
be
funded.
K
K
We've
had
that
officer
in
place
for
a
number
of
years
and
on
the
agenda
form
we
we
match
the
compensation
from
James
Island,
Charter,
High
School
with
that
provided
by
Charleston,
County,
School
District,
and
therefore
that
will
also
be
the
same
39
222,
that
they
will
pay
us
and
that's
it
for
the
sros.
If
anyone
has
any
questions
on
those
we
have,
deputy
chief
Thompson
has
Logistics
and
and
details
regarding
the
the
officers
Cassandra
Peyton
is
on
financial
issues
and
I
can
hopefully
answer
any
legal
questions.
G
F
A
K
A
H
A
E
H
H
Last
year,
the
elementary
schools
hire
I
believe
two
private
security
and
then,
like
Steve,
said
this
year,
just
putting
them
in
all
the
elementary
schools,
but
they
will
be
communicating,
particularly
with
the
ssrt
team
and
they're
already
assigned
to
clusters,
and
they
have
been
for
many
years.
We
have
probably
roughly
eight
to
ten
full-time
sros
in
elementary
schools.
H
H
Yes,
sir,
so
that'll
be
part
of
the
training
with
Charleston
County
School
District,
just
as
it
is
now
with
the
administrators
communicating
directly
with
our
teams.
So
we
we
don't
anticipate
any
hiccups
with
that,
like
I
said,
we
had
two
last
year
worked
out
really
well,
and
this
year
the
the
school
district
found
more
money
to
actually
put
that
security
in
each
of
the
remaining
a
elementary
schools.
H
L
A
A
J
K
We'll
go
ahead
yeah.
This
is.
We
already
have
a
law
enforcement
assistance
in
the
support
agreement.
That's
basically
our
mutual
Aid
agreement
with
the
sheriff's
office,
we're
basically
just
updating
it
at
their
requests
to
reflect
the
current
sheriff
and
our
interim
police
chief
chief
Walker.
All
the
terms
of
that
agreement
are
exactly
the
same
as
the
one
we
currently
have
in
place.
A
B
Thank
you
Mr
chairman
I,
just
wanted
to
mention
you
know.
While
we
were
on
schools
that
you
know
when
August
23rd
rolls
around
here
again,
there
will
be
literally
probably
a
thousand
unexperienced
drivers
coming
down:
Glenn
McConnell
Park.
We
also
the
James
Island
high
school
as
well,
and
it
is
a
it's
an
absolute
mess
for
those
first
couple
of
days.
F
Yes,
well
after
our
councilman
Sealy
mentioned
that
I
had
the
same
thing
in
my
area,
because
I
right,
where
I
live,
I
have
three
schools
right
here
about
four
schools.
If
you
may
right
here
on
King
Street
right
by
me
and
that
traffic
is
tremendous,
but
then
there's
nothing
else,
they
can
do
about
it.
So
far,
it's
rewarding
that
traffic.
We
have
a
Sacred
Heart
right
next
door
to
me.
We
have
James
Simmons
there.
We
have
the
Math
and
Science
school
there.
F
Enforcement
can
be
mindful
of
just
looking
at
that
those
patterns,
because
it
can't
be
changed
because
I
had
to
change
a
couple
of
times,
but
that's
the
best
way.
We
can
do
it
now,
because
the
way
the
traffic
is
backed
up
along
Fuji,
Street,
King,
Street
and
multi
Street
out
of
the
streets.
So
I
can
understand
that
situation,
but
that's
right
in
the
peninsula
here
and
then
you
know
when
Thursday
Friday,
Thursday
and
Friday
comes.
F
A
G
A
J
A
F
Huge
history
from
Congress
Street,
all
the
way
to
Columbus
Street
that
way
and
on
hugee
street,
is
backed
up
all
the
way
that
way
around
King
Street
for
James
Simmons.
Then
you
still
have
the
math
and
science
up
there.
So
we
have
three
schools
right
in
that
particular
area.
The
traffic
is
being
reached
tremendous
and-
and
so
we
have
to
be
careful
with
cars
coming
down
who's
passing
by
because
you
have
to
switch
the
lane
to
get
into
the
lane.
That's
the
oncoming
traffic
to
get
by
so
we
have
to
be.
F
A
A
M
Yes,
sir,
yes,
sir
good
afternoon,
council,
members
and
mayor
this
is
the
approval
to
accept
an
award
for
the
FY
23
Ernest
e
Kennedy
Center
AET
Grant.
We
do
this
grant
annually
it's
for
four
thousand
dollars
and
we
utilize
it
for
combating
underage
drinking
and
drug
use
with
ID
software
and
field
intelligence
training.
F
A
B
F
L
Good
afternoon
everybody
councilmember
Mitchell
is
right.
It's
both
are
no
match
grants.
The
fire
department
recently
assumed
coordination
for
the
incident
management
team
for
the
Lowcountry
region
of
the
state,
and
these
grants
will
buy
new
equipment
and
once
we
assess
the
training
deficiencies
in
the
team,
it'll
get
us
the
training.
We
need
to
have
a
fully
functioning
entity.
A
G
M
Yes,
sir
I'll
be
taking
j
and
k.
Jay
is
the
approval
submit
no
matter.
Excuse
me
an
application
for
the
FY
23
Edward
berm
Jane
Jag
grant
for
52
139.
This
is
also
an
annual
grant
that
we
apply
for
every
year.
The
funds
are
going
to
be
used
to
outfit,
some
pretty
important
canine
under
unit
equipment,
as
well
as
some
underwater
rescue
equipment
and
some
external
carriers
for
patrol
officers
and
again
just
like
the
other
Grant.
There
is
no
match
for
this
as
well.
E
B
M
Well,
actually,
I
just
met
with
the
deputy
chief
Walker
deputy
chief
Tom
Thompson
as
well
and
Louise
just
the
other
day,
and
we
do
have
a
pretty
extensive
plan,
I
believe
and
DC
Thompson.
Please
feel
free
to
chime
in
on
this
one.
But
we
do
have
a
plan
in
place.
I
think
to
address
that
that,
through
lease
purchase,
potentially.
B
A
G
M
Cassandra,
yes,
sir
I'm
gonna
take
this
one
as
well.
It's
the
approval
of
an
agreement
renewal.
This
is
renewing
the
agreement
we
have
with
MUSC
for
a
wellness
and
resiliency
Services.
Essentially,
it
is
for
a
wellness
check-in
that
we
we
do
every
year
for
our
forensics
first
personnel
and
the
mate
team
as
well
I,
know,
Mary.
A
M
Right
now,
sir,
this
is
just
a
smaller
kind
of
I
would
call
it
a
more
of
a
smaller
program
that
we've
utilized
I'm,
not
sure
that
fire
utilizes
MUSC
for
this
I
know
they
use,
have
similar
contracts
for
cdmh,
but
I
would
refer
to
Chief
Curry,
but
there
is
an
appetite
in
for
future
council
member
to
to
look
at
expanding
this.
This
program,
in
particular
in
the
PD
Realm
Steve,.
L
Excuse
me
absolutely
so
we
use
Charleston
Dorchester
mental
health
and
we
have
a
standing
contract
with
them.
That
goes
through
the
HR
process.
Every
year
and
I
know,
we've
been
having
some
conversations
with
the
police
department,
I'm,
not
sure
if
it's
specific
to
this
item
on
the
agenda,
but
we
have
been
conversing
about
how
we
can
best
deal
with
first
responder
mental
health
and
tackle
that
together.
So
we
we
have
been
having
the
conversations.
F
A
D
A
Had
I
may
call
on
you
at
our
September
public
safety
meeting,
to
give
us
more
of
an
update
and
further
discussion
about
that
that
issue,
but
we'll
see
what
happens
after
your
meeting,
you
got
scheduled.
Okay,
great,
thank
you
on
that
particular
issue.
I
won't
call
on
you
now
about
that,
but
I
know.
There's
a
there's
been
some
Lively
discussion
about
that
and
we'll
Circle
back
with
you.
Maybe
in
September,
okay,
great.
A
A
B
Thank
you,
Mr
chairman
I,
just
wanted
to
mention
I've,
been
to
some
of
the
opioid
overdose
Narcan
fentanyl
training
for
both
the
fire
department
and
the
police
department.
Both
are
doing
an
outstanding
job,
they're
they're,
great
educational
opportunities,
and
it
was
brought
before
the
health
and
wellness
advisory
committee
which
which
I
am
able
to
chair
and
I.
Just
thought.
I
would
mention
that
the
two
groups
might
just
try
to
work
together.
B
A
So
for
the
I
appreciate
you
bringing
that
to
our
attention,
Council
machili
and
for
the
committee's
edification
I've
reached
out
to
minimum
Chief
walker,
Chief
Korea
and
to
judge
Hardina.
We
normally
have
our
so
annual
report
from
each
department
as
to
where
we
stand
with
with
numbers
they're
working
on
that
I've
asked
them
to
be
prepared
to
give
us
a
report,
maybe
in
September
we'll
spread
that
out,
so
we're
not
overwhelmed
with
one
committee.
A
That's
been
Lively
discussions
about
that
have
taken
place
among
many
of
us,
the
last
several
weeks,
so
we'll
get
an
update
on
the
Eternal
audit
as
well.
That
doesn't
mean
further
to
be
discussed,
we'll
join
this
meeting.
Thank
you
all
very
much
for
your
participation
and
high
level
discussions
and
I'll
see
some
of
you
in
a
couple
of
minutes,
or
so.