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Roseville Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes — January 08, 2008 Page 2 of 5 47 Commissioner McGehee moved and Commissioner Venters seconded approval of prizes, as 48 previously discussed, for each essay contest winner; with two second piace winners to receive 49 $75/each. 50 S l Chair Delmore said funds were io be taken from the 2007 HRC Budget. City Manager Malinen 52 said he would check to see if that was allowed. 53 54 Forum on R�ce/Diversity Training 5� Commissioner Venters updat�d th� I�� on his contacts with the Grand Rapids grou�. 56 57 City Manager Malinen reviewed his research on on-line diversity training opportunities for City 58 staff based on his review of various modules, past experience and use of the modules, ar�d in 59 consideration of staff time and the cost-effectiveness of training. b0 bl b2 b3 b4 65 Discussion included length of training; POS'T Board certification for Police Officers as part of their continuing education requiremcnts; rationale for the Grand Rapids two days training; previous training by the HRC; consideration for specialized peer training for the Police and how to involve the community in such an opportunity. 66 Discussion included the importance of group dynamics to determine whether training would be 67 beneficial; intent of training, whether specific to the Police Department from a positive 68 perspective or from a perceived need; support from Police Chief Carol Sletner based on the 69 department's overall training requirements, shifts, and budget considerations; and the need for 7Q cultural awareness and sensitivity for the entire organization. 71 72 Discussion included accommodation of shifts for City employees, specifically Police Officers; 73 cornmunity involvernent through a forum; advantages of personal interaction versus online 74 training opportunities; assistance from other agencies and the Attorney Gencral's Office; and 75 possible vendor participation. 7G 77 78 79 80 Sl 82 Chair Delmore volunteered to contact Chaska Police on their experiences with diversity training. Conuiussioner Venters noted other considerations to be incorporated and volunteered to continue discussions with Police Chief Sletner, � an attempt to build the trust between the HRC and Police Department and agreed to work wi#h City Manager Malinen, as applicable. 83 Comtnissioner McKenzie reiterated her interest in seeing the Police Officer training involve 84 group interaction with their peers and community to provide a better dynat�nic, due to the nature SS of the Officer's job in confronting people in sometimes unpieasant circumstances. 86 87 SS 89 90 91 Commissioner Oftelie sought a nnore thorough review of the Grand Rapids training curriculum. Commissioner Venters volunteered to forward packet materials to individual Commissioners as well as City Manager Malinen.