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Police report: officer resignation, furnace replacement and maternity-leave policy under review
Summary
The police department reported recent calls, an officer resignation, replacement of two furnaces in the police building, distribution of smoke/CO detectors and a plan to review unpaid maternity-leave language in the employee handbook.
The Village of East Canton police department reported 24 calls for service since the last meeting, including traffic stops, a theft and one arrest, and announced the resignation of Officer Pittman effective Jan. 22.
Sergeant Crafts (and other officers on the record) said officer duties and shift coverage are arranged for the coming week. The department reported nine traffic stops, five tickets written and assistance provided to other agencies among the 24 calls summarized.
Staff told the council that both furnaces in the police department failed inspection and will be replaced because of damaged heat exchangers; the furnaces are about 23 years old. The department is also obtaining new smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors for village buildings and will replace the furnaces in the police facility.
On personnel policy, the department noted that the current village employee handbook does not include paid maternity leave and that existing policy provides unpaid leave. Council members and staff said they are working on handbook language to address maternity leave going forward.
No formal council action on personnel policy occurred at the meeting; council members said they would continue drafting policy language. The resignation of Officer Pittman was announced on the record.
Sergeant Crafts thanked colleagues and shared a brief personal note about upcoming family leave; council members offered congratulations. The department said it will report any staffing or scheduling changes at future meetings.
