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Police report: winter parking enforcement, active-shooter training, package thefts and PTO changes under review
Summary
The Hampton Hills police chief reported active-shooter training, recent package-theft increases and enforcement of a winter-weather parking ordinance; board discussed personnel manual updates tied to a proposed 12-hour shift schedule.
Hampton Hills Police Chief James LeVand (transcribed as LeVand/LeVand) told trustees at the Jan. 7 meeting that the department completed active-shooter training at Bell Graham School, is seeing an uptick in package thefts and is enforcing a winter-weather parking ordinance that carries a $25 citation.
Chief LeVand said the village uses a winter-weather event standard — covering snow and ice — rather than a two-inch-only rule and that signs, prior public notices and community-account messages have been used to notify residents. He told trustees officers seek compliance rather than revenue and will work with residents in extenuating circumstances. "Your citation is $25. That does not align with any other municipalities that charge a $100 or greater and tow your vehicles," the chief said in the meeting record while explaining the village’s approach to enforcement.
On public safety training, LeVand said active-shooter training at area schools is done annually and that the department rotates sites; trustees were told the training provides assurance for students and staff. The chief also credited Clerk Christina for assisting with grant-writing efforts and said the department now has five active grant applications ranging from smaller cybersecurity or training grants to larger awards.
LeVand reported a recent increase in package thefts around the holidays and advised residents to retrieve deliveries promptly and to be aware that delivery companies now commonly use subcontractors.
In separate discussion the administrator briefed trustees on proposed personnel manual updates tied to switching the police department to 12-hour shifts. The changes affect how comp time, holiday banks and overtime are calculated (under the 12-hour shift model the department would move to overtime only when officers exceed 84 hours in the 28-day cycle). Administrator Rooney and Chief LeVand described the manual changes as largely housekeeping to align benefits and comp-time language with state law; the board was told that part-time employees could become eligible for certain benefits if the change is adopted and hours worked meet the state threshold.
Ending: The personnel manual changes will be formalized at a future meeting with supporting ordinance language; trustees and staff said they believe the revisions clarify comp-time and ensure compliance with state requirements.
