The mission of the Police Chief’s Roundtable is to serve as a community-based group of volunteers for purposes of regular direct interaction and effective communication between the San Luis Obispo community at large and the San Luis Obispo Police Department with regard to the consideration of public safety challenges and solutions intended to enhance the quality of life in San Luis Obispo.
From left to right: Thom O’Leary(Chair), Julie Mamo-Beckius, Frank Kassak, Keith Humphrey, Ph.D., Clint Pearce, Chief Stephen Gesell, Rushdi Cader, M.D., Paul Ready, Mary Parker, Ed. D (Vice-Chair), Carl Dudley, and Tom Franciskovich
The Chief’s Roundtable is a group of volunteer citizens formed in 2013 by San Luis Obispo Chief of Police, Steve Gesell, as an initiative to increase transparency and improve connectivity with the community with the end goal of providing superior police service. Initial members were selected by the Chief with the intent of garnering different perspectives. Additional members will be chosen by the Roundtable group. The Chief’s Roundtable will meet quarterly throughout the year as a group and provide valued feedback regarding crime trends and other topics that may help SLOPD improve service delivery.
The Chief is excited about the Roundtable and hopes it will serve as a useful means of staying connected with the community and its needs.
The Chief’s Roundtable Members
Carl Dudley, Sr. Vice President/Business Development, Mission Community Bank
Paul Ready, Attorney, Farmer & Ready
Rushdi Cader, M.D., Doctor, Sierra Vista Hospital
Clint Pearce, President, Madonna Enterprises
Keith Humphrey, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs, Cal Poly University
Frank Kassak, Residents for Quality Neighborhoods, Retired (Cal Poly)
Tom Franciskovich, Publisher, SLO Life Magazine
Thom O’Leary, Lead Pastor, Mountainbrook Community Church
Mary Parker, Ed.D., Homeless Advocate, Retired Healthcare Professional/Educator
Julie Mamo-Beckius, Assistant Principal, San Luis Obispo High School