Evansville Police Merit Commission Meeting - June 22, 2026
Evansville Police Merit Commission Meeting - June 22, 2026
The Evansville Police Merit Commission met in open session on Monday, June 22, 2026, at 4:17 PM in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex. Prior to the open session, the commission held an executive session closed to the public under Indiana Code provisions for interviewing prospective employees, discussing alleged misconduct, and evaluating job performance of individual employees (I.C. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(5), (6)(A), and (9)). The open session addressed routine approvals, promotional list certifications, and a scheduling accommodation.
Consent Calendar
- Approval of Minutes (June 8, 2026): Minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting were approved. (Commissioners Sutton and Thompson recorded as present.)
- Approval of Claims: Claims totaling $234 were approved unanimously.
- Probationary Officer Update: The commission acknowledged receipt of updates on probationary officers in field training and the SWILEA program; no action was taken.
- Applicant Process – Recruitment Materials: The commission approved a request from Sergeant Ben Brasher (identified as “Sergeant Bradford” in the transcript) for $1,365 to purchase recruitment materials. Note: A name discrepancy exists between the agenda (Brasher) and the transcript (Bradford).
- Promotional List Certification – Deputy Chief: The 2026 Deputy Chief Promotional List was certified, effective June 26, 2026, through June 25, 2028.
- Promotional List Certification – Captain: The 2026 Captain Promotional List was certified, effective June 26, 2026, through June 25, 2028.
- Purchase of Candidate Feedback Reports: The commission approved the purchase of candidate feedback reports for participants of the 2026 Captain Promotional process.
- Accommodation Request – Sergeant Exam: The commission approved Officer Kyle Campbell’s request for an accommodation on the date and time of the 2026 Sergeant Promotional Exam.
Key Outcomes
- All consent calendar items were approved via voice votes with unanimous support (seconded motions, all “aye” votes).
- The next regular meeting was scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, at 4:15 PM.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned immediately following the actions above; no precise adjournment time was recorded.
Meeting Transcript
So we will call to order the Evansville Police Mary Commission meeting Monday, June 22nd at 417 p.m. Acknowledge our deputy deputy. Deputy Chief Nathan Hassler Attorney Nick Commissioner Member DJ Thompson, myself, Woo, and I closed it with a motion to approve minutes. Aye. So move. Second. Motion and second. Moves are approved. Approval of claims. I make a motion we approve claims of 234 dollars. Motion has been made and second for claims of 234 dollars. Oh, we got a vote. Aye. Aye. Motion has been moved and carried. Motion uh progressionary officer update. We have received the updates. And motion. Nope, didn't have anything on that. Applicant process. Request of for funds from Sergeant Ben Brasher for purchase of recruitment materials. I make the motion that we approve 1,365 for Sergeant Bradford to buy recruitment materials. Second in favor. Aye. Motion carry forward. Okay. We have some promotional processes. Any motion to certify the 2026 Deputy Chief Promotion Promotional List? I make that motion. No. Okay. All right. May I second it. May I get a motion to certify the 2026 Pro Captain Promotional list to be effective June 26th? I will make that motion. As well as request to purchase candidate feedback report for participants of the 2026 captain promotional process. I motion that we purchase the promotional the reports, feedback reports. Yes. And then finally, request for officer Kyle Campbell for accommodation on the two twenty the two thousand twenty-six sergeant promotional exam date and time. I make a motion that we approve of his accommodations. Those in favor? Aye. Ayes have it. Motion has moved forward. Reminder, our next meeting is scheduled Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 4 15. Motion adjourned. Carry.
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