12-10-2024 POLM
Hutchinson Police Commission Minutes
The Hutchinson Police Commission held a meeting on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at the Hutchinson Police Station.
Present at the meeting were, Chairperson Matt Beilke, Commissioner Kim Pearson, Commissioner Liz Cheney, and
Chief Tom Gifferson.
Call the Meeting to Order:
Chairperson Matt Beilke called the meeting to order at 4:45 pm.
Approval of Agenda:
Chairperson Beilke asked if there were any changes to the December agenda. Commissioner Pearson made a motion
to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cheney. The motion carried unanimously.
Approval of Minutes:
Chairperson Beilke asked the Commission to approve the minutes from the November 12 meeting. Commissioner
Cheney made a motion to accept the minutes as written, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion carried
unanimously.
Staffing Issues:
Chief Gifferson provided an update on the Police Officer Hiring Process.
Chief Gifferson updated the Commission on the internal investigation.
Rules and Regs:
Chief Gifferson asked the Commission to approve/deny suggested hiring procedure for CSO position. Hiring process
would consist of an oral examination only (no written examination). Chairperson Beilke made a motion to approve the
suggested procedure, seconded by Commissioner Pearson. The motion passed unanimously.
Items from the floor:
Union Update:
Adjourn: Chairperson Beilke made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cheney to adjourn the meeting. The motion
carried unanimously. Time of adjournment 4:59 pm.
The next meeting is Tuesday January 14, 2025 at 4:45pm.
Kim Pearson, Police Commission Secretary