Evansville Police Merit Commission Meeting - July 6, 2026
Evansville Police Merit Commission Meeting - July 6, 2026
The Evansville Police Merit Commission held its regular meeting on July 6, 2026, at 4:54 PM in Room 307 of the Civic Center Complex. The commission approved minutes, handled probationary officer matters, advanced two applicants, approved a civilian award, and accepted a resignation.
Consent Calendar
- Minutes of the June 22, 2026 meeting were approved unanimously.
- No claims were presented.
- Probationary officer update provided, including field training and SWILEA updates.
Discussion Items
- Final merit interviews were conducted for Officers Seth Morrow, Beau Crane, and Savannah McGee (no vote required).
- A motion was made and seconded to extend Officer Steven Woolery's probation due to extended military training to April 1, 2027; all in favor, motion carried.
- Two applicants (26-028 and 26-140) were moved to continue through the process via unanimous vote.
- The commission approved the Outstanding Citizen Award for Joey Cox for his actions on June 18, 2026, following a recommendation from the Chiefs; motion seconded and passed unanimously.
- The resignation of Officer Michaela Mishelle Conti (Badge 1616), effective June 27, 2026, after 1 year, 5 months, and 14 days of service, was acknowledged.
Key Outcomes
- Meeting minutes approved.
- Officer Steven Woolery's probation extended to April 1, 2027.
- Applicants 26-028 and 26-140 advanced in the hiring process.
- Outstanding Citizen Award granted to Joey Cox.
- Officer Conti's resignation accepted.
- Next meeting scheduled for Monday, July 27, 2026, at 4:15 PM.
- Meeting adjourned.
Meeting Transcript
I think he said for this we need a motion. For war extending the there's no claim no claims and um extensions good afternoon. We will now call the Evansville Police Merit Commission meeting to order at 454 Monday, July the 6th. Can we acknowledge our guest? Deputy over the chief. City attorney needs to read out. Commissioner James Sutton. Commissioner Denise Johnson Kincaid. And Commissioner DJ Thompson. Sergeant Dexter Wolf. Joy Teters. May I get approval of the minutes? Yes, I'd like to make a motion to approve the minutes from June 22nd, 2026. All second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Aye. Okay. There's been motion approved. There are no claims at this time. Under our probationary officer update, we have been provided the update for the field training and Swalea information. We've conducted the final merit interviews of our officer Merrill Crane and McGee. We need a motion for probation extension. How long? April 1st, 2027. I'd like to make a I would like to make a motion to extend Officer Steve Woolrey's training to April first, 2027. I'll second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Motion carries forward. We have two applicants to vote on. I make a motion that officer or applicants 26-028 and applicant 26-140 be allowed to continue through the process. Okay. Motion and second move forward. We have received recommendation from the Chiefs to issue an outstanding citizen award to Joey Cox for his actions on June 18, 2026. Under resignations, we have Officer Michaela Michelle Conti. You need to vote on the award. Oh, okay. I make a motion that we uh give the outstanding citizen award to Joey Cox for his actions on June 18, 2026. Second. All in favor? Aye. Our motion has been approved. Move forward. Now we'll do it. Officer Michaela Michelle Conti, badge number 1616 resigned effective June 27, 2026, after serving one year, five months, and 14 days with the Evansville Police Department. Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 27th at 4 15. Need a motion?
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