05-21-2019 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were Commissioner Todd Brandel, Commissioner Kim Pearson, Commissioner Steve
Synstelien and Chief Tom Gifferson.
Call the Meeting to Order:
Chairperson Brandel called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Brandel asked if there were any changes to the May agenda. Commissioner Pearson made a motion to
accept the agenda as written, seconded by Chairperson Synstelien. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Brandel asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the April 2109 meeting. Commissioner
Pearson made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Chairperson Synstelien. The motion carried
unanimously.
Lieutenant Promotional Update:
Chief Gifferson advised the Commission the Lieutenant promotional process was complete and Adam Ament was
promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on May 3, 2019.
Sergeant Promotional Update:
Chief Gifferson advised the Commission that he had promoted Andrew Erlandson to the rank of Sergeant from the
current eligibility roster on May 3, 2019
Police Officer Hiring Process Update:
Chief Gifferson advised the Commission the Police Officer Hiring Process is progressing. Two candidates had
scored well enough to receive an interview with the Chief’s panel. Commission was asked to select a member to sit
on that panel and selected Commissioner Pearson.
Hospital Security Officer Hiring Process Update:
Chief Gifferson advised the Commission that applications for Hospital Security Officer had closed on Friday May 17,
2019 with seven applicants being forwarded for the process.
Certification of Police Officer Eligibility List:
Chief Gifferson asked the Commission to approve the Eligibility Roster for the Police Officer Position. Commissioner
Pearson made a motion to approve the roster, seconded by Commissioner Synstelien. The motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson informed the commission that Officer Jesse Umphress has not submitted his resignation as of the yet.
Union Update:
No update at this time.
Items from the Floor:
Chairperson Pearson reported on her ride along with Officer Sederlund.
Adjourn: Commissioner Synstelien made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Pearson to adjourn the meeting.
Motion carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 5:17 pm.
Next meeting is Tuesday June 18, 2019 at 5:00 pm.
Police Commission Secretary