Positive Interaction Program (PIP) / Houston Police Department

Meeting Minutes - Unofficial
January 11, 2011
1602 State Street, Houston, Texas 77007

Proceedings
 Meeting called to order at 7:00pm by PIP Chair, Joan Buscher
 January 2011 PIP meeting dedicated to Robert Curl and Joe Maruska
o BBQ fundraiser for Curl family
 84% growth in PIP participation in last 4 years
 New attendee introductions

Prayer: Larry Rose

Chief of Police Report
Charles McClelland
 The Houston Police Department has been affected by the downturn in the economy and 2011 will be another challenging. HPD leadership will work diligently to keep the City of Houston safe, while managing the budget.
 The Houston Police Department received the 2010 Community Policing Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
 Red light enforcement is in affect.
 Drunk driving is a serious problem for Houston, Texas. There will be more No Refusals.

Houston Police Foundation (HPF)
Assistant Chief of Police, Vicky King
 The private sector has a real stake in the success of the Houston Police Department and the safety of our City. The Houston Police Foundation serves a vital role - connecting private investment dollars with effective public safety solutions. The Foundation is engaged in an effort to leverage private resources to fund high priority law enforcement needs.
 96% of the HPD budget accounts for personnel expenses.
 HPF Chairman of the Board, Tilman J. Fertita.
 $25,000 to sit on the HPF Board
 Annual Fundraisers:
o Moonlight Bike Ride
o Gala (Home of Tilman J. Fertita)
 1/3 of the contributions to the HPF come from citizens donations for officer appreciation, and another 1/3 comes from grassroots efforts (e.g., Super Neighborhood Council sponsors a membership drive)
 2011 Project Requests:
o $45,000 – Level III A Ballistic Vests
o $30,500 – Tactical Vest Covers
o $5,300 – Robbery Technology Enhancements
o $10,000 – Mounted Patrol: Crown Control Helmets
o $5,000 – Marine Unit: Underwater Metal Detectors
o $6,000 – Marine Unit: Scuba Mask Communicators
o $10,000 – Narcotics: Noise Diversions
o $2,000 – SWAT Team: Training Exercise Simunitions
Grand Total: $113,800
 Volunteers needed for the gift shop located at: 1200 Travis, Houston, Texas 77002
 HPF Website: houstonpolicefoundation.com

• Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.