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October, 2014
CCPCA
Association News and Meeting Minutes
MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 16, 2014
CHIEFLY CHATTER
October 2014
C U Y A H O G A C O U N T Y P O L I C E C H I E F S A S S O C I A T I O N
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FEDERAL RESERVE
BANK OF
Passed.
Executive Director’s Report
Bruckner reported:
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The process to obtain advertisers
for our CCPCA 2015 Installation
Dinner Program Book has begun. The proceeds from these
advertising revenues are a significant source of funding for the
Installation Dinner and we are
again asking each member to provide a lead to a potential advertiser in the program book. Please
send the names of potential advertisers to me immediately so
that we can initiate a contact letter
to them. I will need their name,
title, company/organization, address, phone number and e-mail if
available.
Associate
Members. We would ask that you
consider placing an ad in the
2015 program book for your business or organization.
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As a result of the retirement of
Associate Member Bob Sorin we
were in need of a new tax preparer. Associate Member Jim Lineweaver has offered the services of
his firm for our tax preparation
but due to certain legalities he
was unable to perform an annual
audit of the Associations finances, The Board has decided to
form an Audit Committee to perform an annual audit. This committee will be appointed in 2015
and will consist of the incoming
President, the incoming Secretary
-Treasurer and the incoming Junior Governor.
CLEVELAND
The General Membership meeting of
the Cuyahoga County Police Chiefs
Association was called to order at
1212 hours by President Gilles.
Roll Call Chief Baumgart led the
Pledge of Allegiance and Chaplain
Kevin Nietert led the Invocation.
Secretary Treasurer Lee called the
roll of officers. Governor Malley was
absent. Members and guests introduced themselves.
President Gilles thanked Director
Carolyn Williams, Chief Ben Davis
and the Federal Reserve Bank for
hosting today’s meeting. Director
Williams welcomed the membership
to the Federal Reserve Bank.
Approval of Previous Meeting
Minutes A motion to accept the
minutes of the regular membership
meeting of September 18, 2014, as
distributed, was made by Chief Upperman and seconded by Chief
LaGatta. Motion Passed.
Financial Report Secretary Treasurer Lee reported that our account balances are as follows:
$ 13,372.99
General Fund
$ 5,374.46
Scholarship Reserve
$ 20,586.46
Checking
$ 39,333.91
Total
A Motion to accept the Financial Report was made by Chief Lee and seconded by Chief Reid.
Motion
Bob
Legal update Steve Parisi.
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Cincinnati v. Ilg, Slip Opinion No.2014-Ohio-4258.
The approval of a breath analyzer machine
(Specifically the Intoxilyzer 8000 in this case) by
the director of the Ohio Department of Health as a
device to test breath-alcohol concentration does not
preclude an accused from challenging the accuracy,
competence, admissibility, relevance, authenticity or
credibility of specific test results or whether the specific machine used to test the accused operated
properly at the time of the test.
The IACP has issued guidelines concerning the use
of videos. Steve suggests consulting this sample
policy as well as estimating costs before issuing department policy regarding the use of videos.
Steve recommends that each department establish
policy concerning the collection of DNA samples
from persons arrested for felony offenses.
Steve recommends that each department establish
policy concerning access to the operation of the
Ohio Attorney General’s facial recognition program.
Speakers for Today’s Meeting
 Walter S. Topp, Administrator, Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management. “Services
Available to Cuyahoga County Police Departments.” His office supports local Police and fire
departments through planning, preparation and training. Their job is preparation and coordination of resources, not response. They are the conduit for additional state or federal aid. The agency encompasses
CECOMS and all 911 PSAPS.
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Dr. Thomas Gilson, Cuyahoga County Medical
Examiner. “Current Status of the County Crime
Laboratory” Dr. Gilson advised that the lab is now
complete and as of January 1, 2015 there will be no
cost to all county users except CPD and CMHAPD.
He needs a central evidence contact for each police
department. Please call that information in to Hugh
Shannon at the Medical Examiners Office. Available services have been expanded and evidence courier service is now available.
Tim McGinty, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor.
“Currrent Status of the Prosecutors Office.” Prosecutor McGinty advised that he is trying to improve
transparency in the Prosecutor's Office. The Rape
Kit Task Force in his office has completed 200
prosecutions and another 300 are expected. He advises that police departments may require a DNA
swab from arrestees without a court order, the same
as fingerprints are taken. His office is taking over
felony and misdemeanor charging of juveniles.
Committee Reports
Membership: Two new membership applications
have been received.
 Chief Kevin M. Wyant, Moreland Hills Police
Department has been approved for Active Membership by the Board.
 A new application has been received for Associate
Membership from John P. Frain, Director of
Risk management, Cleveland Browns. A motion
to approve the membership application of John P.
Frain was made by Chief Miller and seconded by
Chief Maddox. Motion passed.
Training: No report
OACP: No report
Crime Stoppers: No report
Life Members: No report
Other Committee Reports: No reports
Old Business
 2014 Person of the Year. Request that recommendations be sent to the committee immediately.
Committee members are Chief Kostura, Chief
Dease and Chief Maddox.
 Board Vacancy. Chief Jim Foster, Brook Park
PD and Chief Kevin Bielozer, Westlake PD have
indicated an interest in running for the open governor’s position. Other interested Chiefs may also
still apply. Contact President Gilles or Bob Bruckner if you are interested.
New Business
 No new business.
Health and Welfare, Members Ill or in Distress
None Noted.
Good of the Order
 Chief Baumgart has raffle tickets available for
the FBINAA carbine raffle.
 Rick Bell, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office advised that DNA profiles have been used for
John Doe indictments by the Prosecutor’s Office.
He advises that all departments should ensure that
their DNA samples have all been tested at BCI.
 Giles Falinski, South University is looking for
information on utilizing student volunteers with
the “Cold Case Institute”. Contact him directly if
you have any information.
Next Regular Meeting 1200 noon. Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Holiday Inn, Independence.
NO reservations are required. Lunch is $14.00 cash.
CHIEFLY CHATTER
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn made by Chief Miller and seconded by Chief LaGatta. Motion passed.
The Regular Meeting of the Cuyahoga County Police
Chiefs Association adjourned at 1338 hours.
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CUYAHOGA COUNTY
POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION
2014 MEETING SCHEDULE
BOARD MEETINGS BEGIN AT 1030
REGULAR MEETINGS BEGIN AT 12 NOON
November 20
Holiday Inn, Independence
December 18
Ohio HIDTA Office*
NEXT MEETING
12 Noon, Thursday
November 20, 2014
Holiday Inn,
Independence.
No reservations are required
Lunch Buffet $14.00
*Advance reservations are required for these meetings.
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Life Board Member
Chief Lester LaGatta, Ret.
12709 Heath Rd.
Munson Twp., Ohio 44026
216-570-9121
Past President
Chief Christopher Kostura
Orange Police Department
4600 Lander Rd.
Orange, Ohio 44022
440-498-4401
Legal Counsel
Stephen T. Parisi, Attorney
30800 Brookwood Drive
Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124-5403
216-360-9969
Executive Director
Chief Robert W. Bruckner, Ret.
12234 Chamberlain Rd.
Aurora, Ohio 44202
216-374-6482
Fax 216-916-0977
[email protected]
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING!
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C U Y A H O G A C OU N T Y P OL I C E C H I E F S
ASSOCIATION
12234 CHAMBERLAIN RD.,
A U R O R A , OH I O 4 4 2 0 2
Robert W. Bruckner, Executive Director
Phone: 216-374-6482
Fax: 216-916-0977
Email: [email protected]
Stephen T. Parisi, Legal Counsel
Seeking ways to improve the delivery of
criminal justice to the citizens of
Cuyahoga County
WWW.CCPCAOHIO.COM
2014 Board of Governors
President
Chief Daniel
Timothy
R Kalavsky
Gilles
Bedford Heights
Olmsted
Falls Police
Police
Department
Department
5661 Perkins
26100
BagleyRoad
Rd.
Bedford Heights,
Olmsted
Falls, Ohio
Oh44138
44146
440-786-3222
440-427-2324
Senior Governor
Governor
Chief Kelly
KevinJ.R.Stillman
McQuaid
Brookpark
Rocky
River
Police
Police
Department
Department
17401 Hilliard
21012
Holland Blvd.
Rd.
Brookpark,
Rocky
River,
Ohio
Ohio
44142
44116
440-331-1234
216-433-7234
Vice President
Chief Paul F. Falzone
Vice-President
Bratenahl
Chief
Timothy
PoliceJ. Department
Malley
411 Bratenahl
Lakewood
Police
Road
Department
Bratenahl,
12650
Detroit
Ohio
Ave
44108
216-681-1234
Lakewood,
Ohio 44107
216-529-6749
Governor
Governor
Chief Frank X. Bova
Chief
Christopher
P. Viland
Warrensville
Hts. Police
Department
Solon
Police Department
4301 Warrensville
Center Rd.
33000
Solon Rd.
Warrensville
Heights, Ohio 44128
Solon,
Ohio 44139
216-587-6538
440-248-1234
Governor
Governor
Chief Clayton A. Harris
Chief
JamieCommunity
Gallagher College Police
Cuyahoga
North
Olmsted Police Department
Department
27243
Lorain Ave.College Ave.
2900 Community
North
Olmsted,
Cleveland, OhioOhio
4411544070
440-777-3535
216-407-0412
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary/Treasurer
Chief D.
Robert
ScottT.Lee
Lipton
Broadview
Shaker
Heights
Heights
Police
Police
Department
Department
9543 Broadview
3355
Lee Rd. Road-Bldg. 19
Broadview
Shaker
Heights,
Heights,
OhioOhio
44120
44147
440-526-5400
216-491-1240
Chaplain
Chief Kevin
John W.
Nietert
Maddox, Jr.
Middleburg
South
EuclidHts.
Police
Police
Department
Department
15850South
1349
Bagley
Green
Rd. Rd.
Middleburg
South
Euclid,Heights,
OH 44121-3945
Ohio 44130
440-243-1234
216691-4250
Governor
Governor
Chief Gregory M. Loftus
Chief
Kris MetroParks
Nietert
Cleveland
Rangers
Bedford
Police
Department
4600 Valley Parkway
165
Center
Rd., Ohio 44126
Fairview
Park
Bedford,
Ohio
440-331-5795 44146
440-735-6553