City of North Chicago Public Safety Committee met July 17.
Here are the minutes provided by the committee:
Alderman Jackson called the meeting to order.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith
Absent: Murphy, January
I. DISCUSSION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Fire Chief John Umek provided the overview of the North Chicago Fire Department (NCFD) Report. EMS and Rescue calls were 78% of Total Call Volume; He reported (2) structure fires in the month of June 2023; 2023 there were (22) overdose count with Narcan and 21%; North Chicago Fire Department EMS had 98%, success rate and response time of 3.45 minutes; received a grant for Lucas Device assisting with CPR; EMS system had a 84% success completion rate with average time of 7.3 and North Chicago Fire Department had a 55% cardiac arrest statistic rate. There were (4) summer youth students employed; they were learning the basic operating drill; experience with computer and a short test.
The Mayor asked if any additional responses with pollution of fires; Chief Umek explained individuals with respiratory issues, he recommended limited time outdoors or wear a mask.
II. DISCUSSION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY REPORT:
Police Chief Lazaro Perez provided the overview of the North Chicago Police Department (NCPD) Report. Lowest number of shots fired; conducting in year 2024 will launch interaction with Lake County Law Enforcement, Waukegan, Zion and Park City Police Departments on gang issues; last week (NCPD) Community oriented policing programs; National Night Out; Community Days and Community Watch Group; started gang intelligent programs with (20) agencies participated with a few on zoom; August 1, 2023 hosting National Night Out; 3-8:00 p.m.
Alderman Smith asked for clarification of parking ticket issues; Chief Perez stated no parking between 2-6:00 a.m.; parking on the lawns and vehicles to be tagged and towed out of the City.
Alderman Coleman questioned clarification of the canine officer Kapone; Chief Perez explained had retired estimated (3) years prior.
Alderman Evans asked location for National Night Out event; Chief Perez stated was in process of finalizing the locations; reduced to (4) places throughout the City; not ward specific and last stop was tentatively Safe Place behind Grant Place; food provided and children’s bouncy house.
Alderman Coleman asked status of former Lt. Diez; Chief Perez clarified had returned as a civilian and working on issues namely in the 2nd ward.
Alderman Allen returned at 10:26 p.m.
Alderman Evans moved, seconded by Alderman Smith that the Public Safety Committee Meeting stand adjourned.
ROLL CALL:
Ayes: Jackson, Coleman, Evans, Allen, Smith
Nays: None
Absent: Murphy, January
The meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m.
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