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Human Rights Commission Minutes September 17, 2014 Page 3 of 10 Ms. Collins stated there had been a special invitation to the Commission from the Chief. They do training four (4) times a year and he may extend an invitation to another Commission or the City Council for the next session. He does try to keep the training small so that is can be effective. Commissioner Carey asked if this had been person-to-person physical force training and how to handle a situation with physical reactions not the use of weapons. Commissioner Bachhuber stated there had been a progression from physical reaction to the use of the tools they have available. Commissioner Singleton asked if it would be helpful for people who are reviewing complaints to attend these trainings in order to get a better perspective of an officers training and thought process. Commissioner Bachhuber stated the training had been professional and appropriate and there was nothing in the training that would explain something that would be inappropriate. Commissioner Singleton clarified he was not suggesting applying the training to any particular situation or incident but rather as a training for those people who are on review boards to get a perspective of the training and thought process of the officers. Vice Chair Becker stated it could be helpful because the more a person knows and understands the better the decisions they can make. c.Shoreview HRC Community Dialogue Ms. Collins stated the Shoreview HRC would be having a free and open dialogue about Bullying at Different Generation Levels. The topics would include: What is Bullying in the Work Place, Bullying in School, New Legislation Regarding Bullying and Bullying Those with Disabilities. The Commission would be receiving an invitation with more details. The event will be held on Thursday November 6 at the Shoreview Community Center. She asked if the Commission wanted to discuss partnering with the Shoreview HRC on something for the event or attend as spectators. Vice Chair Becker asked if the Shoreview HRC had asked the Commission to partner with them for this event. Ms. Collins stated they are not looking to partner for this event but there might be opportunities in the future to come together and host an event. Commissioner Singleton stated the Commission could choose to support or endorse the event, partner with them, or provide financial assistance.