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88 <br />Police interviews - David J. Peechia <br />Page 9 <br />Mr. Peechia said he would expend effort toward the goal of putting <br />problems to rest. He would expect the men to mediate among <br />themselves and as a last resort he would get involved and define <br />the roles. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Pecchia how he would proceed in <br />a case of serious misconduct. <br />Mr. Pecchia said if the allegation is criminal he would get the <br />county sheriff involved. If this is a policy violation he would <br />ask the trained officers to investigate - following the rights <br />procedure, giving the benefit of the doubt to the officer to do a <br />complete/thorough investigation. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Peechia how he would approach <br />anxiety and mistrust within the department. <br />Mr. Peechia said he would have contact with the men and they would <br />know of his reputation. He would sit down with the department and <br />let them know who he is. He would let them know up front what is <br />important to him. As a team they could work through any problem <br />but the buck ultimately stops here - with the Chief. I am the <br />Chief and have gone in this direction. I always focus on the <br />positive. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Peechia what he would do to <br />develop a budget when there is a need but the money is lacking. <br />Mr. Pecchia said that growth needs a good foundation. He would <br />look at the problem - look at the budget and focus on resources <br />toward the community. He would put together a packet for programs <br />that are available for officers training, with the public and with <br />each other. <br />Council Member Bergeson asked Mr. Peechia what his relationship <br />would be to Lino Lakes. <br />Mr. Peechia said he would bring a positive relationship that he has <br />already begun to cultivate with Milo Bennett and some of the <br />developers. <br />Council Member Kuether asked Mr. Peechia, since he had contact with <br />the staff already, what would he do differently. <br />Mr. Peechia said he has a limited knowledge of the staff. ,He knows <br />the officers have a good reputation and their hearts are in the <br />right place. They do need a leader, and additional training. <br />Council Member Neal said as Mr. Peechia was familiar with the LLPD, <br />would he have his administrative assistant be a sworn officer or <br />would he consider that position to be a secretary. <br />1 <br />1 <br />