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MINUTES FOR P.O.S.T. COMMISSION MEETING

May 19, 2017

The Tennessee Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission

met on Friday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m., at the Tennessee Law

Enforcement Training Academy, 3025 Lebanon Road, Nashville,

Tennessee.

Chair Carl Jenkins called the meeting to order.

Mr. Farris conducted a roll call, which reflected the presence

or absence of the following commissioners: Baker – present;

Chrisman – present; Hannon – present; Hulsey – absent;

Jenkins – present; Lewis – absent; Long – present;

Wallace – absent; Williamson – present; Wilson – present;

Sen. Bell – present; General Cherry – present;

Forrester - present.

Chair Jenkins recognized Vice-Chair Mike Hannon, who read the

following disclaimer: All P.O.S.T. Commissioners have

previously agreed to recuse themselves from any vote that would

constitute a conflict of interest. The most obvious of these

would include issues that involve our own departments or someone

we know personally. Because we have already agreed to this, it

should be noted that on routine matters, it will be assumed

nonverbally that these commissioners have abstained from that

vote. In bigger more controversial issues that may have a more

overt conflict of interest or may have an appearance of

impropriety applicable commissioners will still verbally abstain

from those votes.

Chair Jenkins also reminds the Commission that if anybody has

spoken to them about any of the matters on the agenda that they

are to abstain from it.

Chair Jenkins asked for a motion for approval of the May agenda.

Commissioner Chrisman moved for approval, seconded by

Commissioner Williamson. The motion carried.

Chair Jenkins asked for a motion for approval of the April 21st

P.O.S.T. Commission Meeting minutes. Commissioner Chrisman

moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner Williamson. The

motion carried.

Mr. Grisham read the recommendations given by the Informal

Disciplinary Subcommittee yesterday after hearing several

matters.

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First case being Charles Logan Abernathy, formerly of the Cross

Plains Police Department. It was recommended to issue a default

order of decertification on the grounds of him being terminated

for disciplinary reasons.

In the matter of Ryan W. Dugger, formerly of the Franklin Police

Department, it was recommended to issue a default order of

decertification on the grounds he resigned in lieu of

termination for severe disciplinary reasons.

In the matter of Vance Stacks, formerly of the Memphis Police

Department, it was recommended to uphold the default order of

decertification on the grounds he was terminated for

disciplinary reasons. He requested an appeal hearing, but did

not appear.

Finally, in the matter of Adam D. Miracle, formerly of the

Tennessee Highway Patrol, it was continued to provide adequate

notice to the Respondent.

Commissioner Williamson moved for approval, seconded by

Commissioner Cherry. The motion carried.

APPEARING BEFORE THE COMMISSION/WAIVERS FOR PRE-EMPLOYMENT

REQUIRMENTS – 1110-02.03 + 1110-9-.04

Gallaway Police Department – Request a waiver for David Thomas

Nabors. Mr. Nabors in 2002 was convicted of a

misdemeanor/simple assault, which was dismissed after a

diversion period. In 2003 he was convicted of

misdemeanor/unlawful possession of weapon and paid $150 fine.

In 2004 he was convicted of criminal trespass, pled nolo

contendere, and received six months suspended sentence and six

months probation.

David Nabors was present, along with his chief.

Mr. Underwood told the Commission that the 2002 charge was

expunged and couldn’t be considered.

Mr. Nabors explained to the Commission about his unlawful

possession of a weapon charge in 2003. He told the Commission

that he and his family went to his grandparents’ house for

target practice. He stayed and ate dinner that night before

returning to Memphis to go to work. He had the weapon with him

in the vehicle. He ended up being pulled over with the weapon

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in the glove box. He was 19 years old and at the time did not

have a carry permit, which was against the law.

Mr. Nabors went on to explain about the charge of trespassing

that he received in 2004. He explained that he was training to

be a bounty hunter. And when the trainer he worked with got an

assignment to look for a gentleman wanted on a domestic violence

they went to the guy’s sister’s house looking for him. They

searched the residence, but he was not there.

They subsequently went back about three weeks later to look

again, and he was not there. Then three months later Mr. Nabors

said he was arrested and charged with criminal trespassing.

Commissioner Cherry moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner

Williamson. The motion carried.

WAIVER OF BASIC TRAINING – 1110-02-.03 + 1110-9-.02

The following requests for waiver/substitution of basic training

have been reviewed and appear to meet P.O.S.T. requirements:

Ardmore Police Department – Request Mark A. White (hired

March 8, 2017) be allowed to attend September 2017 P.O.S.T.

Transition Class at TLETA. Mr. White was previously certified

in Alabama, graduating from (520 hour) Alabama Criminal Justice

Training Center in June 2010 and working for Rogersville Alabama

Calhoun Campus Police. If approved, Mr. White will also need a

six-month waiver and an additional eight hours of EVOC.

Mark White was present, along with Lieutenant David Posey.

Commissioner Williamson asked if Mr. White graduated in Alabama.

Mr. White said he graduated from the University of Alabama in

November of 2000.

Commissioner Williamson asked Mr. White how long he worked.

Mr. White said when he went to the University of Alabama he was

in law enforcement for six years. He then removed himself from

it for several years and went back and took a refresher course

and got his certification back in the state of Alabama in 2010.

Commissioner Williamson asked if Mr. White had been in law

enforcement since 2010. Mr. White said he was a police officer

in Rogersville up until 2014 and then for Calhoun Police

Department in 2016.

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Commissioner Baker moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner

Wilson. The motion carried.

Ardmore Police Department is also requesting that Mr. White be

allowed to ride solo in Tennessee until graduating Transition.

Commissioner Forrester asked Mr. White if he had any training on

the differences between Tennessee and Alabama law. Mr. White

said he had not yet, but he has law books and will be studying

since he has a three-week Transition Class coming up in

September.

Vice-Chair Hannon asked Lieutenant Posey when they were having

their EVOC training. Lieutenant Posey said they were going to

go through V-Academy this time for their training.

Chair Jenkins asked if Mr. White was still employed in Alabama.

Lieutenant Posey told the Commission Mr. White was employed with

campus police at Athens College.

Chair Jenkins asked if Mr. White was going to quit working in

Athens to come work for Ardmore. Lieutenant Posey said he is

working in Athens to keep up his benefits. Mr. White is working

at the university Mondays and Tuesdays.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Grisham to refresh his memory on

solo assignments for officers in other states. Mr. Grisham told

the Commission they have allowed officers to ride solo if they

were certified in other states.


Chrisman. The motion carried.

Chattanooga Airport Police Department – Request Mitchel A. Smith

(hired April 3, 2017) be allowed to attend the September 2017

Transition Class at TLETA. Mr. Smith previously worked for

Hamilton County Sheriff Office leaving in October 2010. He

graduated from Chattanooga Police Academy in 1989.

Nobody was present.

Chair Jenkins asked if Mr. Smith had worked since 2010.

Mr. Farris said Mr. Smith has had a seven-year break in service.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Farris if that currently meets

the requirements, and Mr. Farris said yes.

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WAIVER TO ATTEND ANOTHER ACADEMY – P.O.S.T. Rule 1110-02-.03(3)

Murfreesboro Police Department – Request Matthew S. Meguair

(hired April 17, 2017) be allowed to change academies from Metro

Nashville Police Academy where he attended in 2013, leaving for

family medical issues. He is scheduled to attend TLETA

July 2017, if approved.

Matthew Meguair was present, along with Sergeant Justin

Lemanski.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Meguair about the circumstances

surrounding him leaving the Metro Nashville Police Academy.

Mr. Meguair said that at the time he went to the police academy

his wife, who had an eight-month baby at home, ended up having a

7-millimeter kidney stone. Mr. Meguair had to leave the academy

to take care of her.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Meguair if he left his

employment with Metro at that point. Mr. Meguair said yes.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Meguair if there were any

disciplinary actions or any other problems besides the family

medical leave. Mr. Meguair said no. Mr. Meguair said that

Metro told him that he was eligible for re-hire.


Wilson. Commissioner Chrisman abstained from the vote. The

motion carried.

APPLICATIONS FOR TRAINING OFFICER – 1110-04-.03

P.O.S.T. Investigators have reviewed and approved two

applications for Training Officer, and they appear to meet

criteria for approval.

The officers listed below, if any, will be informed that they

have one year to complete instructor development or approved

substitute.

Commissioner Wilson moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner

Baker. The motion carried.

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Chair Jenkins decided to go ahead and clear the people appearing

first before going through the rest of the agenda.

WAIVERS OF SIX-MONTH RULE

The following departments are requesting a waiver of the six-

month rule to keep their officer(s) and the departments in

compliance.

Clay County Sheriff Office – Request a 2nd six-month waiver this

year for Samuel F. Wood (hired August 1, 2016). Mr. Wood

experienced a medical issue at TLETA in August 2016 and had to

drop. And he is currently not medically cleared to attend a

Basic class.

Samuel Wood was present, along with Deputy Chief Jeff Allen.

Mr. Wood told the Commission the cardiologist screening he had

after his medical issue at TLETA was inconclusive. He has since

seen another cardiologist; however, he would not clear him to go

back to work.

The new cardiologist referred Mr. Wood to see a pulmonologist,

and he is now testing with the pulmonologist.

Chair Jenkins asked Mr. Wood what his job is with Clay County.

Mr. Wood said he’s interim SRO and has been doing some court

security, transports, and corrections.

Commissioner Forrester asked Mr. Wood if he’s doing any law

enforcement functions. Mr. Wood said no.

Chair Jenkins said if Mr. Wood is an SRO he is in a law

enforcement capacity. Mr. Wood said they didn’t have an SRO and

asked him to go check in with the schools in the interim.

Deputy Chief Allen told the Commission Mr. Wood is no longer

fulfilling the SRO position. They have since hired an SRO and

have changed Mr. Wood’s status to transports and courtroom

security.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Wood if he knew when he would

get a definitive answer from the pulmonologist. Mr. Wood said

he didn’t know, but his appointment was August 10th.

Commissioner Chrisman told Deputy Chief Allen due to Mr. Wood’s

medical condition they need to be careful with his assignments,

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given his cardio issues. Deputy Chief Allen said they have

lightened Mr. Wood’s duties, but he said he would welcome any

advice the Commission may have as to what to do.

Commissioner Williamson asked the Commission if they had said

before that two consecutive six-month waivers weren’t allowed.

Chair Jenkins said Mr. Wood should be in the academy within six

months.

Commissioner Forrester said he thought the statute said one

year. Mr. Grisham said the statute was changed to say six

months. Mr. Underwood said there is no prohibition against

multiple six-month waivers; however, the policy says six months

is six months, not 12 months or 18 months.

Chair Jenkins asked Deputy Chief Allen what he hired Mr. Wood

for. Deputy Chief Allen said he hired Mr. Wood initially as

court security and that then Mr. Wood approached him asking for

a road position.

Chair Jenkins said if Mr. Wood doesn’t go to the academy until

October that he really would need three six-month waivers.

Mr. Underwood said the real issue would be Mr. Wood is not

working in a law enforcement capacity.

Chair Jenkins asked Deputy Chief Allen if it would be better to

just withdraw the request until they know Mr. Wood is healthy

and able to go to the academy.

Mr. Grisham told the Commission he would suggest granting the

waiver for Mr. Wood because the clock is ticking. Plus, he

needs to be certified to work in the courtroom as well.

Commissioner Williamson asked how many waivers can the

Commission continue to do. Mr. Grisham said there is no limit.

However, the intent would be for Mr. Wood not to work full-time

for more than six months, which he is not. Chair Jenkins said

he was hired in August, so he’s had a year of working full time.

Deputy Chief Allen told the Commission that if something were to

happen with Mr. Wood medically and he were unable to go to the

academy in October they will withdraw the application at that

time.

Chair Jenkins reminded Deputy Chief Allen that if Mr. Wood is in

the court that he needs to be a certified officer. Mr. Wood can

do transportation or be a jailer. Deputy Chief Allen said

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Mr. Wood is a corrections officer. Mr. Grisham said Mr. Wood

can be in the courts, but he can’t work more than 20 hours a

week without being certified.



Wilson County Sheriff Office – Request four six-month waivers

(budgetary constraints) for Billy Burns, II (hired January 8,

2016, as a court officer). Mr. Burns will be attending TLETA

Basic July 2017.

Sergeant Jeremy Rich was present.

Chair Jenkins asked Sergeant Rich why they need four waivers and

asked what Mr. Burns has been doing. Sergeant Rich said

Mr. Burns has been working in corrections, and then they

transferred him to the court. Now that it is a requirement to

have court officers certified it puts a big strain on their

budget due to the amount of court officers they have.

Commissioner Forrester asked Sergeant Rich what day Mr. Burns

began working in a law enforcement capacity. Sergeant Rich said

that Mr. Burns started with Wilson County Sheriff Office in

March of 2013, and he was transferred to the court in January of

2016.

Commissioner Forrester asked Sergeant Rich why they didn’t just

ask for four waivers all at once. Sergeant Rich did not know

why the Department chose to do it this way. Sergeant Rich did

go on to say that he was told they are under budget restraints

because of having so many officers needing to go to the academy.

Mr. Farris told Commissioner Forrester he enclosed the

Department’s letter in the information the Commission has. The

Department didn’t ask for four, but after the letter came

Mr. Farris asked for four waivers because by the time Mr. Burns

graduated the academy they would need four waivers.

Commissioner Wilson asked Sergeant Rich how many people will the

Department be sending to the academy. Sergeant Rich said that

at this time just Mr. Burns.

Commissioner Wilson asked Sergeant Rich how many deputies they

have. Sergeant Rich said they have approximately 160 certified

officers and 250 in corrections.

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Commissioner Wilson asked why they can’t send one officer to the

academy. Sergeant Rich said he wasn’t over the budget and

didn’t know.

Commissioner Cherry asked how many court officers they have.

Sergeant Rich said they have approximately 25 court officers.

Commissioner Cherry asked how many were certified. Sergeant

Rich said about half of those are certified officers, and the

other half are part-time officers.

Commissioner Baker told the Commission that it’s important to

note that whatever the Commission decides to do with Mr. Burns

will probably set a precedent for future cases.


Bell.

Chair Jenkins tells the Commission if they don’t approve this

Mr. Burns will have to go home and that it’s not his fault.

Commissioner Williamson said that when smaller departments come

to the P.O.S.T. the Commission tells them if they can’t afford

to run a police department then close them. Commissioner Long

agreed and said they have the money. Commissioner Wilson also

agreed.

Commissioner Bell is questioning why the sheriff of the

department is not before the Commission explaining why they

can’t afford to put Mr. Burns through the academy.

Commissioner Wilson asked for a roll call vote.

Mr. Farris conducted a roll call vote.

Commissioner Baker, no; Commissioner Chrisman, no; Vice-Chair

Hannon, no; Commissioner Long, pass; Commissioner Williamson,

no; Commissioner Wilson, no; Forrester, no; Commissioner Bell,

yes; General Cherry, yes. The motion does not pass.

Commissioner Bell moved to approve three waivers, seconded by

Commissioner Long.

Commissioner Cherry asked if the Commission denies the fourth

waiver will the Department be able to stay in compliance.

Mr. Farris said Mr. Burns will need to serve in corrections from

today to July 9th.

The motion carried.

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Captain Richard Glasgow with Atoka Police Department was

present. Chair Jenkins said they were not on the agenda.

Captain Glasgow said he wrote a letter requesting a waiver, and

Mr. Mines requested that he attend P.O.S.T. today.

Mr. Farris said that Mr. Mines was in training today and will

look into it.

Chair Jenkins continued with the agenda.

APPLICATIONS FOR CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR – 1110-03-.04

P.O.S.T. Investigators have reviewed and approved 9 applications

for certified instructor. They appear to be in order and meet

minimum standards, and they have completed the minimum hours in

attendance of required courses.

The instructors listed below, if any, will be informed they have

one year to complete instructor development or approved

substitute.

Officers listed below, if any, request a waiver of the one-year

training officer requirement.

William Nelson Kain GDI Baneberry Police Department

Cody Allen Guge GDI Harriman Police Department

Michael Keith Davis GDI Shelbyville Police Department

Tracy Grisham GDI Henderson County Sheriff Office

Commissioner Long moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner


CURRICULUM AND TESTS - 1110-04 & SPECIALIZED TRAINING

CURRICULUM – 1110-04-.09

P.O.S.T. Investigators have reviewed and approved 107 in-service

and specialized training classes this month as they appear to be

in order and meet or exceed minimum standards set forth by the

Peace Officers Standards and Training requirements. They have

made note if these training offerings meet the P.O.S.T.

requirements for firearms, EVOC, mental illness, and CSA.

Commissioner Long moved for approval, seconded by Vice-Chair

Hannon. The motion carried.

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OLD BUSINESS

The Rules Committee has requested a motion to move forward with

the filing of the rules.

Mr. Underwood said they’re preparing to go forward with filing

the Notice of Hearing after the approval by the Attorney General

and the Governor.


Commissioner Baker.

Commissioner Forrester asked the Commission about the discussion

they had last month regarding the proposed changes to the rules.

Mr. Underwood said they’re prepared to go forward with

Chapters 1 through 7 only, which will encompass the initial

Basic training and definitions.

Commissioner Forrester asked Mr. Underwood if it would be better

to submit all the rules at once. Mr. Underwood said if they did

that it would delay the process. So, they will submit

Chapters 1 through 7, and then do Chapters 8, 9, and 10

subsequently.

The motion carried.

NEW BUSINESS/ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

Ripley Police Department was audited by P.O.S.T. and found to be

in compliance.

Chair Jenkins asked who did that. Mr. Farris did. Chair

Jenkins asked Mr. Farris if there was anything the Commission

needed to know. Mr. Farris said no. Mr. Farris went on to say

that they were missing four or five documents out of 119, but

they rectified that and are now in compliance.

Commissioner Long moved for approval, seconded by Vice-Chair


Captain Richard Glasgow was back before P.O.S.T. with the waiver

letter he had written.

Mr. Farris said that the Commission has seen a lot of these this

year. It seems that Captain Glasgow’s mental health training

was holding the department up from receiving their salary

supplement.

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Commissioner Bell asked Mr. Underwood if there was a requirement

that this matter be on the agenda before the Commission could

take the matter up. Mr. Underwood said the Commission needs to

vote to put it on the agenda before they can hear the matter.

Commissioner Cherry moved to have the matter put on the agenda,

seconded by Commissioner Chrisman. The motion carried.

Chair Jenkins asked Captain Glasgow to explain to the Commission

what happened with his mental health training.

Captain Glasgow said he signed all the other officers up for

training and neglected to get his own. He was contacted in

April that he was missing his mental health training.

Chair Jenkins asked if Captain Glasgow was the only one who

missed it, and Captain Glasgow said yes. He didn’t realize that

he never went through the course himself.

Commissioner Long moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner

Chrisman. Commissioner Baker abstained from the vote. The

motion carried.

WAIVERS FOR SIX-MONTH RULE

Crockett County Sheriff Office – Request a six-month waiver for

Silvia S. Amador (hired August 22, 2016). Ms. Amador failed

driving in January 2017 TLETA Basic class and is returning

May 7, 2017, to complete it.

Vice-Chair Hannon asked if Ms. Amador finished the class.

Mr. Grisham said yes. Mr. Farris asked Mr. Grisham if he

remembered off the top of his head. Mr. Grisham went to see if

he was correct.

Dickson Police Department – Request a six-month waiver for John

Suddoth (hired March 13, 2017). Mr. Suddoth will be attending

TLETA Basic July 2017.

Commissioner Forrester moved for approval, seconded by

Commissioner Chrisman. The motion carried.

Hamilton County Sheriff Office – Request six-month waivers for

Cory P. Mullins and Jodi S. Terry (hired March 20, 2017). Both

will be attending TLETA Basic July 2017.

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Vice-Chair Hannon moved for approval, seconded by Commissioner

Bell. The motion carried.

Lauderdale County Sheriff Office – Request a six-month waiver

for DaSean Laray Adams (hired September 1, 2016). Mr. Adams has

had to drop the last two TLETA classes. First, for family

medical reasons and then academic problems. Attending TLETA

Basic July 2017.

Mr. Underwood said the Commission may want to pass on this one

until Mr. Grisham comes back in to speak on it.

Moore County Sheriff Office – Request a six-month waiver for

Cory D. Prater (hired February 27, 2017). Mr. Prater will be

attending TLETA Basic July 2017.



Mr. Grisham came back in and said that both women had passed the

class.

Commissioner Chrisman moved for approval, seconded by Vice-Chair


Chair Jenkins asked Mr. Grisham about the Lauderdale waiver.

Mr. Grisham said the Department wants to send Mr. Adams back

through Basic. He hasn’t completed the whole class.

Commissioner Wilson asked if his tuition is gone. Mr. Grisham

said yes. Mr. Grisham said the first time they gave him a

credit because he had a family medical reason for dropping the

class. However, the second time Mr. Adams flunked out.



Paris Police Department – Request six-month waivers for Daniel

Andres and Jonathan Baxter (hired April 4, 2017). Both will be

attending TLETA Basic October 2017.



Perry County Sheriff Office – Request a six-month waiver for

Joseph Donaldson (hired February 3, 2017). Mr. Donaldson will

be attending TLETA Basic July 2017.

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Commissioner Chrisman moved for approval, seconded by Vice-Chair


Portland Police Department – Request a six-month waiver for

Sarah Ulakey (hired April 3, 2017) but worked for five months

previously for Springfield PD August 2014 to January 2015.

Ms. Ulakey will be attending TLETA Basic July 2017.



WAIVERS OF IN-SERVICE – RULE 1110-09-.05

Requests for a waiver have been received for the following

officers so that they will remain in compliance with P.O.S.T.

guidelines as well as the department. They are not eligible for

salary supplement.

Memphis Police Department – Request in-service waivers for Leon

Dickson and Kevon J. Love, who are on leave with pay for an

officer involved shooting investigation, and are eligible for

2016 salary supplement pay.

Commissioner Williamson moved for approval, seconded

Commissioner Baker.

Mr. Farris said they’ve been on leave. They did 32 hours of

training, but they didn’t do the firearms training.

Commissioner Williamson said firearms is mandatory, so they

can’t waive it.

Commissioner Cherry said he doesn’t understand why they couldn’t

do the training with another firearm. Mr. Grisham agreed.

Commissioner Williamson wants to amend his motion to approve

without the salary supplement. Commissioner Baker seconded the

motion. Commissioner Forrester abstained from the vote. The

motion carried.

WAIVERS OF EIGHT-MONTH RULE

The following officers are requesting a waiver of the

eight-month rule. They will receive 2016 salary supplement

payment if they completed 2016 in-service requirements.

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Hamilton County Parks and Recreation – Request an eight-month

waiver for Wayne Gann who retired May 10, 2016, completing all

IS training.


Commissioner Baker. The motion carried.

Memphis Police Department – Request listed waivers for the

following officers who did not complete either 2016 IS Training

or eight months and are not eligible for 2016 salary supplement

payments.

Kennie Derek Jamal

Bogan Mark Allen

Fleites Alexander Euglogio

Marks Clement Jay

Roseberry Cubbins Owen

Allen Justin Morez

Brown Christopher Matthew

Champagne Brandon Lee

Taylor Alan Schufer

Theriac Steve Robert

Williams Ronald Eugene

Willford Jason Wayne

Anderson Chester Dwayne

Bryant Robert Earl

Lacey Victor Edward

McQueen Selgynia Brown

Paige Gerald Edward

Sloan Stephen Oakley

Young Kevin Lynn

Lovreta Marijan

Marcy Tina Leborgne

Miller Mario Antonio

Scarborough Mark Anthony

Tabor Reneika Danielle

Terry Christopher Montrell

Walker-Woods Charnetta Shaquay

Williams Andrea Inez

Woods Carolyn Jean

Young Cody Austin

Young Edward Christopher

Aylor James Brian

Banks Michael Gene

Boswell Martrell

Boulton Kimberly Kesha

Curry Jerry Antae

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Franklin Tony Andryco

Grafenreed Jessica Brooke

Haley Melissa Carol

Jones Jacob Nathaniel



Memphis Police Department – Request eight-month waivers for the

following officers who completed 2016 IS Training and are

eligible for 2016 salary supplement payments.

Smith Verdell

Fluckers Frederick Paul

Gossett Tracy Lee

Greenleaf Ernest Alexander

Harvey James Earl

Knight Arley Clete

Kohl William Christopher

Marshall Sandra Faye

Owens Vennes

Pugh Matthew Scott

Shack Gloria Jean

Tucker Paul Dale

White Bridgett Nichole



Memphis Police Department – Request military waivers for the

following officers, and they are eligible for 2016 salary

supplement payments.

Cole Marlin Maurice

Brown Lisa Nanette

Brown Vaughn Craig

Fox Otis Tyrone

Le Tan Nquyen

Williams Mark A

Lyle David Wayne

Chatman Tracey Devon

Gehringer Michael Henry

Jude Eric Clayton

Palmer Andrew Richard

Robinson Kittrel Dante

Suarez Stephan Randolph

Warren Michael Antonio

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Commissioner Bell asked how many officers Memphis has.

Commissioner Forrester said last he heard they had 1,947.



Memphis Police Department – Request a department waiver for the

following officers who resigned, retired, terminated, deceased,

or separated without completing either 2016 IS Training and/or

eight months of service.

Capps Jerry Lee

Igleharte Kevin Scott

Merritt Shannon Dean

Nunnery John Thomas

Suttle Antwan Carey

Vermillion Patrick Christopher

Corder Alexander

Cowan Gregory Houssein

Giannini Aron Paul

Askew Ryan Omar

Barnes Joshua Allen

Burgan Jonathan Curtis

Cavalli Kimberly Elizabeth

Conley Chad Albert

Falatko Brian Michael

Fason Vincent Denny

Filsinger Erik Roland

Frisch Stuart Russell

Gant Brandon Lewis

Giaccaglini Michael Vincent

Grimes Joshua Keith

Hammond Andrew Wade

Hardison Sarah Elizabeth

Hearn Samuel James

Houston Christopher Steven

Jones Lesley Darrell

Jones Jamarious Montrez

Jones Favain Akeem

Jones Eric Yale

Kalapu Brian John

Leslie Joshua Randal

Lester Lisa Loren

Littles John Cortez

Malone Michael Delvin

Morris Paul Christopher

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Quinn Ted Joseph

Quinn Jeremy Paul

Redding Roy Jason

Roberson Darren Carter

Rogers Timothy Allen

Rudd James Wesley

Shearer Joshua Christian

Smith Michael Lee

Taylor Meiangelo Kishon

Tedford James Bradley

Thomasson Alan Mayfield

Warren William Blake

Wicks Sammie James

Williams Timothy Lee

Zellous Brandon Lee

Armour Robert Joseph

Bebout Kevin Wade

Burk Timothy Marcus

Carter Tasha Lechelle

Curry Diane Yvette

Downs Jerry Deal

Ellis Stanley Kevin

Embrey Michael Albert

Goodwin Timothy Jack

Greygor Wayne Joseph

Jackson Marvin Reice

Jackson, Jr. George Henry

Javer Barbara Jeanette

Jenkins Jimmy Yae

Jennings Bryant George

Patterson Christopher Terrell

Perez Jennifer Leigh

Quinn Mundy Montgomery

Richardson Mark Dewayne

Schilling Connor Lynn

Sesley Twoine Renard

Thomas Daffney Ann

Thompson Terry Donald

White Robert Lee

Wilkerson Stephen Cody

Wilson Murray Lawrence

Woods Kenneth Artell

Woods Shirley Ann

Jones, Jr. Robert Lee

Mahan Melissa Ann

Braxton Edrick Dewayne

Martini Louie

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Feller Michael Patrick

Gaylor James Nathan

Shivley Bryan Marshall


Commissioner Baker. The motion carried.

Commissioner Long brought up to the Commission that he had been

approached about officers riding alone when they’re part time or

reserve officers, but they can’t when they’re full-time

officers. Mr. Grisham said that they tell people they can’t

ride alone until they’ve completed their Basic, which is 80

hours. And that is going to go to 120 hours in October.

Commissioner Long said he was approached and asked why the rules

were so stringent on full-time officers as opposed to part-time

officers or reserve officers. Mr. Underwood said it probably

stemmed from whether or not the officers were trained in

Tennessee or out of state.

Mr. Underwood said that the criteria to evaluate it is have they

been certified before, have they been through the academy, have

they ever worked after attending the academy, and how long was

the break.

Mr. Grisham said that what he believes Commissioner Long is

asking is why a part-time officer or a reserve officer can ride

alone after having 80 hours, but a full-time officer must go to

a full academy before they can ride alone. Commissioner Long

agreed that’s what he was asking.

Mr. Underwood said they can look at that in the drafting of the

rules. Mr. Grisham said the definition of “part time” are those

that assist full-time officers.

Commissioner Chrisman asked Mr. Grisham what the intent of that

rule was when it was first enacted. Mr. Grisham said that is

just how it developed over the years and how it was interpreted.

Commissioner Forrester said he looked up the training

requirements rule, and it does say that once they complete the

required training they are able to drive solo. Commissioner

Long asked if that was for part-time officers, and Commissioner

Forrester said yes.

Mr. Underwood said they will look at this rule in the rulemaking

hearing, also.

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Mr. Grisham had some things to discuss with the Commission.

First, Mr. Grisham reminded the Commission of the conference and

opening ceremonies Monday and that if anybody needed

transportation to let him know.

Also, Mr. Grisham said that the decertification meeting will be

June 15th and the business meeting will be June 16th.

However, in July the meeting will need to be moved up due to the

sheriff conference that month. The July meeting will need to be

on the 14th.

Chair Jenkins asked where the sheriff conference was going to be

held. Mr. Grisham said in Sevierville. He thought about just

having the P.O.S.T. meeting up there, but he’d have to get

another hotel.

Commissioner Williamson asked when the July meeting will be.

Mr. Grisham said if they decide to have it in Nashville it will

need to be July 14th. If they are able to have it in Sevierville

it will be July 21st.

Mr. Grisham said he would pursue the meeting being in

Sevierville in July and will let the Commission know at the June

meeting.

Finally, Mr. Grisham told the Commission the academy asked for a

budget improvement to get two more Basic classes done a year.

The July class is full, and now they’re working on the October

class. The Governor put in his budget half of that amount, and

it passed. However, they can’t do a new class with three new

instructors. So starting next January they are going to ask for

a waiver from the Commission to increase the class size to 120.

Mr. Underwood said the legislation proposed by the

administration regarding the audits authority and fingerprinting

for academies that are not attached to agencies have been

improved. They are able to get records coming from Walter State

and Cleveland State and that they should be able to get

background checks on those prior to enrollment.

Secondly, the compensation for in the line of duty death has

been increased. It was a one-time payment of $25,000. It is

now increased to $50,000 for five years.

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Mr. Grisham said plus health insurance for the family for three

years.

The meeting was adjourned.

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