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Human Rights Commission Minutes September 19, 2012 — Revised Draft Minutes Page 11 of 13 448 Grefenberg ��€ questioned whether the Police Department had any control over the press 449 release account of this incident. 450 451 Ms. Moen reviewed a recent article in the Roseville Review regarding the matter. She asked 452 why the public was not invited when the SWAT Board and police department reviewed the case. 453 Police Chief Mathwig stated this was a public meeting and notice was sent. He commented there 454 were safety issues that would not have been discussed publicly. 455 456 Chair Grefenberg responded that the SWAT Board meeting notice did not indicate the subject of 457 the meetin�, nor was an� eg nda posted for the meeting, 458 459 Commissioner poneen �said mentally-ill erp sons sometimes communicate only with 460 people they know. She questioned if the recent training allowed far this much flexibility in crisis 461 situations. Police Chief Mathwig stated the �e repOTt does discuss this and the young man's 462 mother was � asked u�t-1�-e��°r��k�� to provide assistance, but was 463 464 465 466 467 468 469 470 471 reluctant. Two recorded conversations were attempted and the officers were very patient through the entire process. Commissioner Thao asked if there was a language barrier in this situation. Police Chief Mathwig stated this was not an issue. The mother was somewhat difficult to understand, but understood the officers clearly. Commissioner Groff encouraged all to move beyond the specifics and provide further feedback. 472 Chair Grefenberg agreed and suggested the ��p now discuss the ramifications this event 473 has had on the neighborhood. He also suggested the department hold a meeting with the 474 neighborhood watch in this area. Police Chief Mathwig was in favor of this recommendation. 475 476 Youth Commissioner Dao proposed having a forum on anti-stigma to educate the public further 477 on mental illness. 478 479 Chair Grefenberg agreed with this recommendation as well. He suggested the Roseville police 480 officer at Roseville High School work with special ed families further to address some of the 481 concerns brought up this evening. 482 483 City Manager Bill Malinen appreciated all those present for providing comments +� 484 and for discussing this issue further. He stated that while viewpoints may not closely align, the 485 discussion could create greater clarity on the event. He encouraged parents to educate their 486 children on how to handle replica guns. He proposed an article on this topic to inform parents on 487 the seriousness of this issue. He supported the idea of an anti-stigma forum. 488 489 Commissioner Brisbois asked if the department would be covering the damage to the home. City 490 Manager Malinen stated a claim could be made by the homeowner. 491