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Crime Control and Prevention District
Board of Directors
April 17, 2024
Corpus Christi City Hall, 6th floor, Executive Conference Room
Members Present
Mariah Boone
David Gonzalez
Joseph Kramer
Andrew Leeton
Tracy Teague
I. Call to Order
Joe Kramer called the meeting to order at 2:01 pm.
II. Public comment
No public comments
Members Absent
Isabel Araiza
Sandy Fernandez
Marshal Tong
Susie Luna-Saldana
III. Approval of Minutes
Andrew Leeton moved to approve minutes from the last meeting March 20, 2024 and
David Gonzales second the motion ---minutes were approved.
IV. Committee Reports
a. Chief of Police- Assistant Chief David Blackmon gave an update on Spring Break
11 traffic stops, 2 accidents, made 96 contacts with no major issues.
Officers checked for beach parking permits and increased DWI patrols with 23
arrests.
1. Crime Report — Capt. Paddock reports that violent crimes and aggravated
crimes were down this month compared to this time last year. Burglary of
habitation was also down but burglary of a business increased.
Auto Theft - Capt. Paddock said auto thefts were up due to the Kia situation but
an arrest was made last month so numbers went down. DWI is also down;
however, criminal mischief is up due to the silver van that's been going around
and hit 16 different businesses. Weve already put it out to patrol to see if we can
get the van identified.
2. Narcotics - Capt. Asbury stated the different operations he spoke about in the
last meeting are still ongoing. Capt. Asbury also said they had an operation the
day before the meeting and recovered firearms and 12 pounds of synthetics.
b. Spring Break review —See Chief of Police report.
c. New Police Academy Updates -Academy is 32000 square feet and is scheduled to
be finished in August. The furniture order is waiting for a final review before
placing the order. We are also in the process of bidding out the gym equipment.
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The academy facility will have a training area, circuit training and gym, tactical
room, and outside track. Also, a room for training for all officers. Overall,
everything is on target for opening in August.
d. Crime Prevention - Mariah Boone presented a Therapy program that is being
utilized in other parts of the country and would like to see if the board would fund
this program. After the presentation several questions were asked like the cost and
the cost of 75k for a therapist. This program was found to be extremely outdated
so the cost would be significantly more. Mrs. Boone made a motion to add the
program to the next agenda for consideration in the FY25 budget. There was not a
second to the motion. Motion failed.
e. Finance Director Report -Alma Casas reviewed the financials. There is a budget of
750,000 that has not been used. Pat Eldridge said it is for the new academy FFE
furniture, fixtures, and equipment.
V. Review first draft of proposed FY2025 Budget - Asst. Chief Blackmon and Amy
Cowley of the budget office went over the power point presentation. No questions or
additions were made regarding the proposed budget.
VI. Items on next agenda May 15, 2024:
• Second review of budget
• # of cases filed
• # of License Plate Readers
• How has 311 affected 11 calls for service
• When is the next Citizens Police Academy
VIL Adjourn Joe Kramer adjourned the meeting at 2:57pm
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