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JEFFERSONVILLE POLICE MERIT COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 8, 2022
The Jeffersonville Police Merit Commission meeting was called to order on November 8,2022,
at 5:00 P.K. in the City Council Chambers, First Floor, 500 Quartermaster Court,Jeffersonville, Indiana.
President Jeremy Snelling called the meeting to order with the following in attendance. President
Jeremy Snelling,Vice-President Bonnie Deppert, Buddy Parker,Scott Aldridge,Attorney Robert
Campbell, and Patty Rush.
Invocation was given by Robert Campbell.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
President Snelling presented the Minutes from our regular meeting held on October 11, 2022,
asking if there were any questions, corrections, or additions. Mr. Parker made a motion to approve the
Minutes as presented and seconded by Ms. Deppert. Voted 5-0
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS:
Chief Kavanaugh read a letter to the Commission requesting that Cpl. Daniel Harbin be demoted
to Patrolman from rank of Cpl.to be effective immediately. An Internal Investigation was completed
and a letter to the Chief was presented by Major Joshua Lynch. Cpl. Harbin's violations were Standards
of Conduct,Supervisor Responsibilities,Standards of Conduct, Efficiency and Standards of Conduct:
Conduct. It was requested that Cpl. Harbin needs to be advised within 14 days. Attorney Bottorff read
the Merit Procedures regarding a Hearing. Mr.Aldridge made a motion to accept documents as
presented and seconded by Mr.Campbell. Voted 5-0
It was advised that Cpl. Harbin would be given notice and schedule a Hearing for December 5, 2022 at
5:00 P.M. Mr.Aldridge made a motion to accept the official Hearing and seconded by Mr.Campbell.
Voted 5-0
Chief Kavanaugh requested the Merit Commission amend the rules for experienced hiring
qualifications from 2 years to 1 year. This is due to recruiting officers to save time and money. This also
would be able to get qualified officers, and they don't go to another department. This would reduce on
the waiting period because of the hiring process. Attorney Bottorff advised that a rule will need to be
revised in the Merit Rules. It was suggested that a workshop needs to be scheduled for discussion
regarding the rules. Members Robert Campbell and Jeremy Snelling will be at the workshop'along with
Attorney Bottorff.
Regarding certification of rank from Sgt.to Lt.was Sam Moss. He interviewed with the
Commission and was the only candidate for that rank. Mr.Aldridge made a motion to accept the
certification of promotion from Sgt.to Lt.for Sam Moss and seconded by Mr. Parker. Voted 5-0
Chief Kavanaugh requested a discipline meeting date for new charges on another officer be
scheduled for November 15,2022,at 4:30 P.M. at City Hall. Mr.Aldridge made a motion to approve
that date and seconded by Mr. Parker., Voted 5-0
CLAIMS:
President Snelling present Invoice#2022-11 in the amount of$100.00 from Patty Rush. Mr.
Parker made a motion to approve the Invoice for$100.00 and seconded by Ms. Deppert.
Voted 5-0
President Snelling presented Invoice#LIN2022.48 from Public Safety LLC for testing in the
amount of$1,250. Mr.Campbell made a motion to approve the Invoice in the amount of$1,250 and
seconded by Mr.Aldridge. Voted 5-0
President Snelling presented Invoice 00769 from Bob Bottorff Law PC in the amount of$1,005.
Mr.Campbell made motion to approve the invoice in the amount of$1,005 and seconded by Mr.
Aldridge. Voted 5-0
ADJOURNMENT:
Mr.Aldridge made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:30 P.M.and seconded by Mr.
Campbell. Our next meeting will be held on December 13,2022 at 5:00 P.M.
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