Location: Park Ridge Public Library Meeting Moderator: Alissa Goldwasser Guest: Chief Frank Kaminski, Park Ridge Police Department Attendees: Noreen Gayford, Joan Bludeau LaVelle, Nan Parson, Ginger Pennington, Chris Parson, Liz Swanson, Lee Joosten, Bill Baty, Shel Neuman and Caroline Kubzansky (reporter for the Herald-Advocate) Start Time: 2:05 Chris Parson opened the meeting by asking theContinue reading “Meeting Minutes: Coffee with the Chief ~ Dec. 5, 2022”
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Policing and Criminal Justice Update ~ October 2021
In a conversation with Chief Kaminski, Action Ridge Policing and Criminal Justice Committee Chair Alissa Goldwasser learned that the PRPD has made nine new hires this year, replacing officers who have retired or left the department. Whereas finding qualified candidates had been challenging a year ago, the department has been successful recently, hiring officers withContinue reading “Policing and Criminal Justice Update ~ October 2021”
Action Ridge Impact on Equity in Law Enforcement
Action Ridge is having an impact on equity in law enforcement in Park Ridge, as evidenced by the three cultural competency training workshops provided by the Park Ridge Police Department in June. The Park Ridge Police Department (PRPD) works with volunteer citizens groups on various initiatives, including carrying out patrols when the department deems itContinue reading “Action Ridge Impact on Equity in Law Enforcement”
General Meeting ~ May 13, 2021
Panel on Law Enforcement in Park Ridge and Criminal Justice Reform in Illinois Join our panel as they discuss local police policies regarding teens, improving public safety through social justice, actions for racial equity and the Illinois SAFE-T ACT. Email actionridge2017@gmail.com for a Zoom link to join the meeting. Please submit questions in advance toContinue reading “General Meeting ~ May 13, 2021”
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