Evansville — The Evansville Police Commission met Monday, Nov. 25, and approved routine business, certified personnel lists and recorded personnel changes and awards.

The meeting was called to order at 4:18 p.m. by the presiding speaker. A motion to approve the minutes was made and carried, followed by approval of claims totaling $3,600. "Make a motion to approve the minutes," said Speaker 2; the motion carried with the meeting recording 'Aye' votes.

The commission certified the 2024 sergeant promotional list to be effective Nov. 16, 2024 through Nov. 15, 2026 after a motion to accept the certification list. The body also certified the applicant eligibility list produced from the November 2024 hiring process.

Speaker 1 announced personnel recognitions: "Chief Smith awarded the lifesaver award to Officer Wesley Bennett, Officer Jacob Hassler, and Sergeant Jacob Taylor for their actions on 10/15/2024." The commission recorded the awards announcement but did not take additional formal action on the recognition during this meeting.

Speaker 1 also announced two resignations from the Evansville Police Department. Officer Ethan Alexander (badge 1540) resigned effective Nov. 25, 2024 after 2 years, 10 months and 1 day of service. Officer Noor (Noah) Manner (badge 1598) resigned effective Dec. 7, 2024 after 10 months and 14 days of service.

The commission discussed internal communications with the chief. Speaker 2 recommended the chief provide at least monthly updates on department-wide items and community events, either in writing or in person, so commissioners have a more holistic view of department activities; the commission agreed to notify the chief of that preference.

The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn, which carried with 'Aye' votes. The commission set its next regular meeting for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024 at 4:15 p.m.

Actions recorded at this meeting included approval of the minutes, approval of claims ($3,600), certification of the 2024 sergeant promotional list (effective 11/16/2024–11/15/2026), certification of the November 2024 applicant eligibility list, a recommendation that applicant 24-164 not move forward, and adjournment.