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Public Safety Commission

What is the Public Safety Commissions?

The Public Safety Commission is appointed by the City Council and advises the City Council regarding public safety issues. The Public Safety Commission is a group of At-large voting members and one alternate. The Commission also attempts to maintain non-voting liaisons from Police, Fire, School and High School Youth.


Commission Application and Information Packet

Public Safety Commission Members:

Member Name

Type of Member
Term Expires
Melody Williams (Chair)
At Large
1/31/12
Rick Hoefel (Co-Chair)
At Large
1/31/11
April Cornelius
At Large
1/31/11
Clayton Dickinson
At Large
1/31/11
Dan Snyder
At Large
1/31/12
Ed Wood
At Large
1/31/12
Michael Smith
At Large
1/31/11
Phil Hoffman
At Large
1/31/11
Robert Niehl
Alternate
1/31/11
Bryan Beale
School
Rusty Wilder
Police
Mitch Sagers
Fire
Vacant
Youth

Mission Statement:
The purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council regarding public safety issues and, via the City, all Public Safety agencies serving the community, and to serve as a clearinghouse and forum through which business, groups, neighborhoods, apartment complexes, and citizens voice their public safety concerns and ideas. The mission statement is as follows: The Public Safety Commission will work collaboratively and proactively to address public safety concerns in University Place. Through City Council interaction and public education the Commission strives to promote and enhance public safety awareness to the citizens of University Place.

When does the Public Safety Commission meet?
The COPS Commission meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. Meetings are held in the Council Chambers of University Place City Hall, located at 3715 Bridgeport Way West. Check the Event Calendar for current meeting dates and agendas.

Special Meetings:
As Necessary (Notice of Special Meetings will be posted a minimum of 24 hours in advance of meetings.)

For More Information Contact:
Jennifer Hales, Public Safety Manager, (253) 798-3141, or Leslie Wheeler, Office Manager, (253) 798-3206.


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