Firing Range Update Meeting
Please join me along with Alderman Charles A. Blango & Alderwomen Katrina Jones and top Police & City officials as well as our regional elected officials at a community wide meeting about the Firing Range on Sherman Ave and to discuss the steps being taken to address the issues surrounding the range (noise, quality of life, etc)
• Date: Monday June 22nd
• Time: 6pm
• Place: Hillhouse High School Auditorium
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Friday, October 24, 2008
Firing Range comments post to New Haven Independent
This is posted to New Haven Independent in reply to the comments posted about this story
Hi All:
I would like to take a moment to respond to some of the comments stating that the neighborhood should be quite about the activity at the range.
Before getting to the heart of the letter I would like to preface my remarks by clearly stating that I and the entire Firing Range Committee understand and have no issue with the fact that our officers must be trained and certified. We also understand the positive “bridge building” effect that allowing other departments to use our range as well. We look forward to working with COA Smuts, Chief Lewis and Assistant Chief Brown in creating the best academy and firing range on the Wintergreen sight.
Firstly the neighborhoods (Newhallville & Beaver Hills) were built and settled prior to the range being activated. The first homes in Newhallville were built in the 1880s and the first homes in Beaver Hills were built in the 1910s. What we now call the New Haven Police Academy & Range was originally the Sherman Avenue Police Precinct building. The Academy took it over in the 1950s and the range was activated at that same time. Nearly all of the homes were already built in both neighborhoods’.
In addition the activity at the range was minimal. The State only required officers to shoot once every 3 years now our officers have to certify every year both in daylight and night shooting conditions. Also in the past it was just the New Haven PD.
Now we have 23 surrounding towns using our range to certify and train as well as six Federal Agencies, including the FBI, CIA, Coast Guard, ATF and the Secret Service.
The noise levels have jumped from the past as well. What used to be just pistol practice are now long guns and even flash bangs (this has the equivalent sound of a grenade).
Additionally we have 3 schools in earshot of the range, King Robinson, Hillhouse High & SCSU. No child or young adult should have to grow up learning in an environment that is filled with gunfire.
This is not what here when my family moved in over thirty something years ago. I trust that by proactively and positively engaging our elected officials in Washington as well as in Hartford we can show them that moving the Academy & range to the Wintergreen sight is the best and highest use for the old base and that the fact that multiple agencies as well as many surrounding towns use the range should work in our favor as well.
Moti Sandman
Alderman Ward 28
Hi All:
I would like to take a moment to respond to some of the comments stating that the neighborhood should be quite about the activity at the range.
Before getting to the heart of the letter I would like to preface my remarks by clearly stating that I and the entire Firing Range Committee understand and have no issue with the fact that our officers must be trained and certified. We also understand the positive “bridge building” effect that allowing other departments to use our range as well. We look forward to working with COA Smuts, Chief Lewis and Assistant Chief Brown in creating the best academy and firing range on the Wintergreen sight.
Firstly the neighborhoods (Newhallville & Beaver Hills) were built and settled prior to the range being activated. The first homes in Newhallville were built in the 1880s and the first homes in Beaver Hills were built in the 1910s. What we now call the New Haven Police Academy & Range was originally the Sherman Avenue Police Precinct building. The Academy took it over in the 1950s and the range was activated at that same time. Nearly all of the homes were already built in both neighborhoods’.
In addition the activity at the range was minimal. The State only required officers to shoot once every 3 years now our officers have to certify every year both in daylight and night shooting conditions. Also in the past it was just the New Haven PD.
Now we have 23 surrounding towns using our range to certify and train as well as six Federal Agencies, including the FBI, CIA, Coast Guard, ATF and the Secret Service.
The noise levels have jumped from the past as well. What used to be just pistol practice are now long guns and even flash bangs (this has the equivalent sound of a grenade).
Additionally we have 3 schools in earshot of the range, King Robinson, Hillhouse High & SCSU. No child or young adult should have to grow up learning in an environment that is filled with gunfire.
This is not what here when my family moved in over thirty something years ago. I trust that by proactively and positively engaging our elected officials in Washington as well as in Hartford we can show them that moving the Academy & range to the Wintergreen sight is the best and highest use for the old base and that the fact that multiple agencies as well as many surrounding towns use the range should work in our favor as well.
Moti Sandman
Alderman Ward 28
Monday, June 23, 2008
Firing Range update 6-23-08
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This,of course, is subject to change.
June 23-26 - 8:00am-3:45pm
June 24 - no classes scheduled
June 30 - 8:00am-3:45pm
July 1 - no classes scheduled
July 2 - 8:00am-3:45pm
July 3-4 - no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This,of course, is subject to change.
June 23-26 - 8:00am-3:45pm
June 24 - no classes scheduled
June 30 - 8:00am-3:45pm
July 1 - no classes scheduled
July 2 - 8:00am-3:45pm
July 3-4 - no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Firing Range Activity for the next 2 weeks
Hot of the email...
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This,of course, is subject to change.
May 19 - 8:00 am-12:00pm
May 20 - no classes scheduled
May 21- 8:00am-3:45pm
May 22-23 no classes scheduled
May 26-30 - no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This,of course, is subject to change.
May 19 - 8:00 am-12:00pm
May 20 - no classes scheduled
May 21- 8:00am-3:45pm
May 22-23 no classes scheduled
May 26-30 - no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Monday, May 5, 2008
Firing Range schedule for 5-5-08
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This, of course, is subject to change.
May 5 & 6 - no classes scheduled
May 7 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
May 8 & 9 - no classes scheduled
May 12 - 15 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
May 16 - no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
K. D. Codish
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This, of course, is subject to change.
May 5 & 6 - no classes scheduled
May 7 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
May 8 & 9 - no classes scheduled
May 12 - 15 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
May 16 - no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
K. D. Codish
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Firing Range Update
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week.
This, of course, is subject to change.
April 7-11 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
April 14-16 - 8:00 am -3:45 pm
April 18 & 19 - no classes scheduled
Also, Peaches has requested information on decibel levels involved in
the various training and certification exercises which take place on
our shooting range.
It is most likely that the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Hazardous Devices Unit have the highest noise levels but I will defer to their officers-in-charge to provide you with details.
At the chief's suggestion, I will speak with these two officers and ask them to contact you and Peaches directly.
I hope this will help in our joint efforts to ameliorate the range's noise situation.
Sincerely,
K. D. Codish
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week.
This, of course, is subject to change.
April 7-11 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
April 14-16 - 8:00 am -3:45 pm
April 18 & 19 - no classes scheduled
Also, Peaches has requested information on decibel levels involved in
the various training and certification exercises which take place on
our shooting range.
It is most likely that the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT) and Hazardous Devices Unit have the highest noise levels but I will defer to their officers-in-charge to provide you with details.
At the chief's suggestion, I will speak with these two officers and ask them to contact you and Peaches directly.
I hope this will help in our joint efforts to ameliorate the range's noise situation.
Sincerely,
K. D. Codish
Monday, March 24, 2008
Firing Range Schedual
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This, of course, is subject to change.
March 24 - no classes scheduled
March 25-26 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
March 27 - no classes scheduled
March 28 - 8:00 am -3:45 pm
March 31 - April 4 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
K. D. Codish
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This, of course, is subject to change.
March 24 - no classes scheduled
March 25-26 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
March 27 - no classes scheduled
March 28 - 8:00 am -3:45 pm
March 31 - April 4 - 8:00 am - 3:45 pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
K. D. Codish
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Firing Range Notice
Hello all: Sorry for the short notice, but there will be rifle practice on the range tomorrow (Tuesday, March 18), from approximately 9am - 3pm.
Cynthia Savenelli
New Haven Police
AcademyDivision of Training & Education
710 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: 203-946-6309
Fax: 203-946-6141
Email: csavenel@newhavenct.net
Cynthia Savenelli
New Haven Police
AcademyDivision of Training & Education
710 Sherman Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511
Tel: 203-946-6309
Fax: 203-946-6141
Email: csavenel@newhavenct.net
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
New Firing Range Schedule as of 1-15-08
Dear Eric,
The following is the Range Schedule for the next two months. State-mandated In service Firearms Training for the entire department begins this week and runs through March 20th.
There will be no In service Training on January 19, 20 and 21 (Martin Luther King Day weekend) or on March 21, 22 and 23 (Good Friday/Easter weekend).
This schedule, as always, is subject to change.
Please note that on January 16th, the noise from the range will be louder than usual due to required special equipment training.
January 14-18, 8:00am-3:45pm
January 22-25, 8:00am-3:45pm
January 28 - February 1, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 4 - 8, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 11 - 15, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 18 - 22, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 25 - 29, 8:00am-3:45pm
March 3 - 7, 8:00am-3:45pm
March 10-14, 8:00am-3:45pm
March 17-20, 8:00am-3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
The following is the Range Schedule for the next two months. State-mandated In service Firearms Training for the entire department begins this week and runs through March 20th.
There will be no In service Training on January 19, 20 and 21 (Martin Luther King Day weekend) or on March 21, 22 and 23 (Good Friday/Easter weekend).
This schedule, as always, is subject to change.
Please note that on January 16th, the noise from the range will be louder than usual due to required special equipment training.
January 14-18, 8:00am-3:45pm
January 22-25, 8:00am-3:45pm
January 28 - February 1, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 4 - 8, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 11 - 15, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 18 - 22, 8:00am-3:45pm
February 25 - 29, 8:00am-3:45pm
March 3 - 7, 8:00am-3:45pm
March 10-14, 8:00am-3:45pm
March 17-20, 8:00am-3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
November 19, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 20, no classes scheduled
November 21, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 22-28, no classes scheduled
November 29 & 30, 8:00am - 3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
November 19, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 20, no classes scheduled
November 21, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 22-28, no classes scheduled
November 29 & 30, 8:00am - 3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Friday, November 2, 2007
Range schedule
The latest range schedule...
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
November 5 & 6, no classes scheduled
November 7, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 8, no classes scheduled
November 9, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 12-14, no classes scheduled
November 15 & 16 , 8:00am - 3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
November 5 & 6, no classes scheduled
November 7, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 8, no classes scheduled
November 9, 8:00am - 3:45pm
November 12-14, no classes scheduled
November 15 & 16 , 8:00am - 3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Recent issues in the Ward
Dear All:
I would like to update the ward regarding reported gunfire on Moreland Road & Ellsworth Avenue and High School Students wandering through the neighborhood. I have been working with the Mayor’s Office, the Police Department and the Board of Education to try to come up with a proactive, viable solution.
The issues as I see them are as follows:
Teenagers stashing their bikes in the backyards of our neighbors on Norton Parkway.
This is a trespass and a violation of ones right to not have your home invaded.
The trespassers’ are now targeting the homes where they are hiding their bikes for further criminal activity.
The gunfire that happened over the past week on Moreland and Ellsworth.
With regard to issue 1; there was a meeting on Tuesday 10/30/07 attended by Asst. Chief Redding; Sergeant Steve Shea (our District Manager); Principal of Hillhouse, Dr. Lonnie Garris and a Resource Officer from Hillhouse (similar to a in house police officer). The result of the meeting is that the students will be able to park their bikes at the school now and the BOE will be providing two additional outdoor bike racks along with indoor space for bikes. No student will have the excuse that they don’t have a safe place to park their bike. An announcement was made over the Hillhouse PA system that there will be patrols in the streets, alleys and backyards surrounding the school and that any bikes found will be confiscated by the police.
I am working with the above group to get a contact name and number at the school for residents to call directly if there is a student going through the yards or roaming the streets during school hours. When I get that name and number I will inform the neighborhood.
With regard to issue number 2; in my conversations with the police it became apparent that this is a much more difficult problem to solve. Shell casings were removed from the scene and we don’t know if they match any gun on record. I know that this is not the answer we want and I feel that a proactive approach will help us. I would like to outline a few ideas that can assist in this regard:
I have asked for more patrols in the area and a greater police presences in general.
It is of the utmost importance to make sure that each time there is a crime; you file a report and ask for the case number so you know that it has been filed.
Each time you hear gunfire immediately inform the police, regardless if you think it is from the range or not.
Please note that our police are a data driven force and they will respond only when we can show them that we are in need of greater police service.
As always I may be contacted via
Email – ward28@snet.net
Voicemail – 203-772-1805
Snail Mail – 195 Colony Road, New Haven, CT 06511
Yours truly,
I would like to update the ward regarding reported gunfire on Moreland Road & Ellsworth Avenue and High School Students wandering through the neighborhood. I have been working with the Mayor’s Office, the Police Department and the Board of Education to try to come up with a proactive, viable solution.
The issues as I see them are as follows:
Teenagers stashing their bikes in the backyards of our neighbors on Norton Parkway.
This is a trespass and a violation of ones right to not have your home invaded.
The trespassers’ are now targeting the homes where they are hiding their bikes for further criminal activity.
The gunfire that happened over the past week on Moreland and Ellsworth.
With regard to issue 1; there was a meeting on Tuesday 10/30/07 attended by Asst. Chief Redding; Sergeant Steve Shea (our District Manager); Principal of Hillhouse, Dr. Lonnie Garris and a Resource Officer from Hillhouse (similar to a in house police officer). The result of the meeting is that the students will be able to park their bikes at the school now and the BOE will be providing two additional outdoor bike racks along with indoor space for bikes. No student will have the excuse that they don’t have a safe place to park their bike. An announcement was made over the Hillhouse PA system that there will be patrols in the streets, alleys and backyards surrounding the school and that any bikes found will be confiscated by the police.
I am working with the above group to get a contact name and number at the school for residents to call directly if there is a student going through the yards or roaming the streets during school hours. When I get that name and number I will inform the neighborhood.
With regard to issue number 2; in my conversations with the police it became apparent that this is a much more difficult problem to solve. Shell casings were removed from the scene and we don’t know if they match any gun on record. I know that this is not the answer we want and I feel that a proactive approach will help us. I would like to outline a few ideas that can assist in this regard:
I have asked for more patrols in the area and a greater police presences in general.
It is of the utmost importance to make sure that each time there is a crime; you file a report and ask for the case number so you know that it has been filed.
Each time you hear gunfire immediately inform the police, regardless if you think it is from the range or not.
Please note that our police are a data driven force and they will respond only when we can show them that we are in need of greater police service.
As always I may be contacted via
Email – ward28@snet.net
Voicemail – 203-772-1805
Snail Mail – 195 Colony Road, New Haven, CT 06511
Yours truly,
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Firing Rage update
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, ofcourse, is subject to change.
October 22 & 23, no classes scheduled
October 24, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 25, no classes scheduled
October 26, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 29 & 30, no classes scheduled
October 31, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
November 1 & 2, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, ofcourse, is subject to change.
October 22 & 23, no classes scheduled
October 24, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 25, no classes scheduled
October 26, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 29 & 30, no classes scheduled
October 31, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
November 1 & 2, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Firing Range Update
Hi All:
This is hot off the wires!
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This,of course, is subject to change.
October 8 & 9, no classes scheduled
October 10, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 11, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 12, no classes scheduled
October 15 & 16, no classes scheduled
October 17, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
October 18 & 19, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
This is hot off the wires!
The following is the range schedule for this week and next week. This,of course, is subject to change.
October 8 & 9, no classes scheduled
October 10, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 11, 8:00am - 3:45pm
October 12, no classes scheduled
October 15 & 16, no classes scheduled
October 17, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
October 18 & 19, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Firing Range update 9-7-07
Hot off the email
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
September 10 & 11, no classes scheduled
September 12, 8:00am - 3:00pm
September 13, no classes scheduled
September 14, 8:00am - 3:45pm
September 17 & 18, no classes scheduled
September 19, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
September 20 & 21, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
September 10 & 11, no classes scheduled
September 12, 8:00am - 3:00pm
September 13, no classes scheduled
September 14, 8:00am - 3:45pm
September 17 & 18, no classes scheduled
September 19, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
September 20 & 21, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Updated Range Schedule
FYI
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the this week and next week.
This, of course, is subject to change.
August 27, no classes scheduled
August 28 & 29, 8:00am - 3:45pm
August 30 & 31, no classes scheduled
September 3, no classes scheduled
September 4 & 5, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
September 6 & 7, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact theacademy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the this week and next week.
This, of course, is subject to change.
August 27, no classes scheduled
August 28 & 29, 8:00am - 3:45pm
August 30 & 31, no classes scheduled
September 3, no classes scheduled
September 4 & 5, 8:00am - 3:45 pm
September 6 & 7, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact theacademy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Monday, August 13, 2007
Updated firing range schedule
Hi All, this just came in via email...
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
August 13-15, 8:00am-3:45pm
August 16 & 17, no classes scheduled
August 20-22, 8:00am-3:45pm
August 23 & 24, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
August 13-15, 8:00am-3:45pm
August 16 & 17, no classes scheduled
August 20-22, 8:00am-3:45pm
August 23 & 24, no classes scheduled
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Friday, July 13, 2007
Firing Range Schedule for the next few weeks
I just got this email...
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
July 16 - July 20, 2007, 8:00am-3:45 pm
July 23 - July 27, 2007, 8:00am-3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Dear Eric,
The following is the range schedule for the next two weeks. This, of course, is subject to change.
July 16 - July 20, 2007, 8:00am-3:45 pm
July 23 - July 27, 2007, 8:00am-3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Firing Range Schedule for the next few weeks
Just got this in my email... Update 6/20/07 3:10 I just heard some shooting now so it looks like they are shooting today as well. MS
The following is a range schedule for this week and next. This, of course, is subject to change.
June 18 - 22, 8:00am-3:45 pm
June 25 - June 29, 8:00am-3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
The following is a range schedule for this week and next. This, of course, is subject to change.
June 18 - 22, 8:00am-3:45 pm
June 25 - June 29, 8:00am-3:45pm
If you should have any questions please feel free to contact the academy at 203.946.6309.
Sincerely,
Academy Staff
Monday, June 18, 2007
What happened at the range...
Dear All:
Attached please find the reply from the CAO Robert Smuts. I believe that it is self explanatory, and he will be at tomorrow's WEB meeting if you have any further questions. In addition to this all I asked that I be part of the "notify" list so that there is more then one person getting this information.
As Robert points out in his letter we need to get the range enclosed (and/or moved) so we don't have this problem in the future as well as have better trained police officers.
Yours truly,
Moti
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alderman Sandman
FROM: Robert Smuts, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: June 18, 2007
RE: firing range
I have now spoken with many members of the police department, and believe I have a good sense of what did and did not happen in regards to notification of the night-time firing.
In March, Kay Codish, the director of training, emailed Eric Hansen the schedule for daytime usage at the firing range, and noted that we would likely have evening shooting during the June 4-15 range. As the date was confirmed, the department notified the press (the New Haven Independent ran a notice, but the Register did not). Ms. Codish was out sick, and the responsibility for notifying the firing range committee was passed onto the district manager. Unfortunately, that was immediately before the assault on the young Rabbi Greer and the subsequent armed neighborhood patrols, and the district manager forgot to notify the residents about the evening usage of the shooting range.
I have asked the Division of Training and Education to build in more redundancy in notifications so that a similar failing does not happen again. I do apologize to the residents for this incident, and will be attending the WEB management team meeting to do so in person.
On a related note, I have worked with the Mayor’s Office to move the request for federal funding to construct an indoor (sound-proofed) firing range to near the top of our federal agenda. We are making this a top priority both for the training needs it would meet for our police officers, as well as the dramatic quality of life improvement for the neighborhood. As discussed, we will continue to work with the neighborhood on whether there is a more appropriate site for this indoor range than the current location – though whether or not it is moved, the sound pollution will be eliminated.
Attached please find the reply from the CAO Robert Smuts. I believe that it is self explanatory, and he will be at tomorrow's WEB meeting if you have any further questions. In addition to this all I asked that I be part of the "notify" list so that there is more then one person getting this information.
As Robert points out in his letter we need to get the range enclosed (and/or moved) so we don't have this problem in the future as well as have better trained police officers.
Yours truly,
Moti
MEMORANDUM
TO: Alderman Sandman
FROM: Robert Smuts, Chief Administrative Officer
DATE: June 18, 2007
RE: firing range
I have now spoken with many members of the police department, and believe I have a good sense of what did and did not happen in regards to notification of the night-time firing.
In March, Kay Codish, the director of training, emailed Eric Hansen the schedule for daytime usage at the firing range, and noted that we would likely have evening shooting during the June 4-15 range. As the date was confirmed, the department notified the press (the New Haven Independent ran a notice, but the Register did not). Ms. Codish was out sick, and the responsibility for notifying the firing range committee was passed onto the district manager. Unfortunately, that was immediately before the assault on the young Rabbi Greer and the subsequent armed neighborhood patrols, and the district manager forgot to notify the residents about the evening usage of the shooting range.
I have asked the Division of Training and Education to build in more redundancy in notifications so that a similar failing does not happen again. I do apologize to the residents for this incident, and will be attending the WEB management team meeting to do so in person.
On a related note, I have worked with the Mayor’s Office to move the request for federal funding to construct an indoor (sound-proofed) firing range to near the top of our federal agenda. We are making this a top priority both for the training needs it would meet for our police officers, as well as the dramatic quality of life improvement for the neighborhood. As discussed, we will continue to work with the neighborhood on whether there is a more appropriate site for this indoor range than the current location – though whether or not it is moved, the sound pollution will be eliminated.
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