Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Surprise public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with high priority
Project 24-7 Suicide Prevention App
A presentation on Project 24-7, a mobile app that connects veterans and residents in crisis with trusted peers ("battle buddies") and hotlines while offering daily mood tracking.
Open Meeting Law and Ethics Compliance Training
The commission received compliance training from the city attorney's office regarding open meeting rules, serial meetings, conflict of interest disclosures, and gift limits.
Brain Injury Awareness and Support Services
Luke Fadell from the Brain Injury Association of Arizona shared vital resources, support groups, and new diagnostic technologies available for brain injury survivors and veterans in Surprise.
Firefighter Pension System Recruits Acceptance
The fire pension board approved a new recruit into the PSPRS system and cleared a retired battalion chief to return to work in a non-sworn supervisory role without pension penalties.
Accidental Disability Retirement Application
The board initiated an independent medical examination for a former firefighter applying for accidental disability retirement.