WMPC August 2, 2017 West Memphis Police Commission Meeting
Wednesday, August 2, 2017
Members present: Willis Mondy, Chairman, James Pulliaum, James Holt, Wayne
Croom and Lorraine Robinson
Members absent: None
Others present: Councilman Marco McClendon, Chief Eddie West, West Memphis
Police Department and John Rech, West Memphis Evening Times
Note: Meeting was held at the West Memphis Police Station after a tour of the
police station by Chief Eddie West
The Police Commission was given an extensive tour of the West Memphis Police
Department by Assistant Chief Eddie West. The commissioners discovered that
there is a lot of mold, rain damage and exposed wires in the building, many
repairs are needed.
The Commissioners were also shown how the dispatchers operate on a daily
basis. There has been much discussion by the Police Commission to give the
dispatchers a raise as their work load is so demanding for their rate of pay.
(More information about the tour is on the recorded minutes)
-Minutes-
Meeting called to order by Chair Mondy at about 12:30 P.M.
Minutes from previous meeting motioned to be approved by Commissioner
Wayne Croom and seconded by Commissioner Pulliaum...
Councilman Mondy stated that Councilman McClendon came to the meeting to
discuss the Buyback Gun Program
Commissioner Croom stated that he asked the Budget Committee to put a dollar
value on the Buyback Gun Program. He said he did research and found that the
program does not deter crime but does bring awareness to the community about
guns on the streets.
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Councilman McClendon mentioned that he had a meeting with Chief Oakes, Chief
West. Councilwoman R. Taylor and Councilwoman L. Robinson. The resolution
was looked at and it was decided that the Police Department conduct the
Buyback Gun Program, as the program is in place with the department, and it was
decided that the Police Department ask the Budget Committee for $5,000.00 to
finance the Buyback Gun Program. (There was much discussion on this subject)
Commissioner Pulliaum stated that putting the Resolution in place would help the
community. He stated, that one thing we can do is start a neighborhood watch
meeting and let the people know that they have to get involved. (Much discussion
on this subject)
Also discussed was getting summer jobs for our youth in the hopes to deter crime.
Chair Mondy stated Otis Davis will get with him about getting monies for our
youth for summer jobs and he will bring information to the council.
Commissioner Robinson stated a citizen Soniya Sims contacted her about being
shot by a random shooter at Beatty and Walker on June 14 while stopped at a
stop sign on the corner of Walker and Beatty. She was in the hospital from June
14 through June 24. She said the police Department closed the case and no one
tried to contact her and the police is making it appear as though she is not being
cooperative, and because of that she is unable to get financial assistance. Chief
West stated he would look into it.
No more discussions: Meeting adjourned at 1:09 ... motioned by James Pulliaum
and seconded by Croom
For additional information, listen to recording
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James Pulliaum:
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Date Approved: