HomeMy WebLinkAboutCCDATE=MAY 11, 2006 (3) • Duties and role of the Board
Attendance policy
State statutes for hiring
The Board was Informed That ills at their discretion to take into account the arrest and
gambling records when hiring law enforcement officers.
Discuss officer Testbn
Chair Camacho mentioned that she still would like to meet with Chief Womack
regarding the procedure used for handling background checks.
Tim asked DIC Swoboda to check with Chief Womack to sec if she would be available
to attend the June meeting and possibly bring the officer in charge of investigations
along to the meeting.
Testing for Police Officer will occur on June 241° with the possibility of scheduling
interviews for mid to late August.
DIC Swohoda indicated that the Police Department is currently down six (6) openings.
• Chair Camacho asked the Board to bring calendars to set up possible dates for
candidate interviews.
Chair Camacho mentioned that while speaking with an individual from Channel 5, he
commended both Elgin Fire and Police Department for having the best departments in
Illinois.
DIC Swoboda Introduced himself to the Board. He encouraged additional dialogue
between the Board and the Department. Chair Camacho encouraged the Police
Department to have a representative at the meetings.
The Board was invited by DIC Swoboda to attend the Police Memorial on Monday, May
15°i at 290 p.m. In front of the Police Department.
Psychologist Discussion
Tim explained the reasoning behind the need and want to interview other potential
Psychologists.
Tim informed the Board that Dr. Barred; has been used as the City's psychologist forthe
past 15 years. Dr. Games has expressed a desire to continue his services to the City of
Elgin and would be willing to attend a meeting to discuss how his Interviewing process
• Is conducted.