Board of Public Safety

The Board of Public Safety meets every third Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. on the 13th floor of the County-City Building, Room 1308.

View the 2010 Board of Public Safety regular meeting schedule.*

The Board of Public Safety acts as the administrative agency for the South Bend Police and Fire Departments.  The Board is comprised of four members and the Clerk.  The Board of Public Safety has exclusive control over the following:

• Adopting policies applicable to the Police and Fire Departments
• Adopting general and special orders to the Police and Fire Departments
• Approving the employment and training of police officers and firefighters
• Swearing in of police officers and firefighters upon completion of training
• Disciplinary actions for police officers and firefighters
• Approving police and fire coverage to newly annexed or other areas
• Approving contracts for the Police and Fire Departments

The Board of Public Safety meets every third Wednesday at 9:15 a.m. on the 13th floor of the County-City Building, Room 1308.

Board of Public Safety Members:

• Juanita Dempsey, Board President
• Patrick Cottrell, Member
• Bruce J. BonDurant, Member
• Laura A. Vasquez, Member
• Eddie L. Miller, Member
• Linda M. Martin, Clerk
• Thomas Bodnar, Board Attorney
  

Board of Public Safety
227 West Jefferson Blvd. • Suite 1300 N
South Bend, Indiana 46601
574.235.9251