2/14/1994 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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i Page 2 Board of Selectmen Minutes February 14, 1994 Police Advisory Committee Applicants: Mashpee resident, Robert Borowski was present to discuss his interest in the establishment of an Advisory Comnfittee to obtain a greater understanding of daffy Police Departmental operations and to preserve general law and order in Mashpee. It is important for members of the Advisory Committee and Police Department to make an endeavor to establish a strong relationship and keep citizens informed indicated 1r. Borowski. The role of the comnuttee is perceived to make recommendations to the Chief of Police and Board of Selectmen for implementation of fair judgement related 11r. Borowski. i Karen Rudd expressed interest in serving on the Citizen Advisory Panel. She indicated that it is hopeful the committee will be able to relieve some of the tensions that have built up in Mashpee over the years to establish more positive community relations. Originally from the Roxbury area of Boston, Ms. Rudd indicated that she can offer the comnuttee her inner city living experience. Ms. Rudd is presently the Executive Director of the Bourne Housing Authority and has lived in Mashpee for three years with her two sons. Mashpee resident, B. Thom Christian indicated that he offers twenty years of Police experience. This ability would allow Mr. Christian to provide cohesiveness between the Police Department and comm nl*ty. When asked of the role of the committee, llrlr. Christian indicated that the Advisory Board will have the ability to review various Police actions and have the ability to act as a sounding board between the Police and community. This ability will promote awareness to allow information to be transmitted to the public. Marjorie Phillips,recently moved to Mashpee and desires to get involved in community activities. Her past experience includes the counseling of parents and troubled teens in behavioral programs for rehabilitation. i Ms.Phillips indicated that she was a Criminal Justice major in college and has experience in outreach programs. Franklin Looker indicated that he is a licensed Marriage and Fancily Therapist. He is also a Trental Health Counselor. His primary commitment is towards the development of goad public relations and support systems to identify community needs.