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CityCouncil | 2009-12-01 | 12 | vicinity are dispatched; inquired whether response time is determined from the time that dispatch receives the call to the time that the first officer or the full compliment of officers arrives on the scene. The Police Chief responded response times are determined from the first dispatch call received until the first officer arrives at the scene; stated calls are assigned to officers in specific sectorsi an officer closer to a call will answer the call. Councilmember Tam stated fire fighters need time to put on gear; inquired whether patrol cars and officers are fully equipped. The Police Chief responded in the affirmative; stated a specialized officer would be assigned to a call where additional, specialized equipment is needed, such as a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) call. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired whether an officer would be cleared of a Priority 3 call to respond to a Priority 1 call. The Police Chief responded in the affirmative; stated determining whether or not to clear an officer is a supervisory decision. Mayor Johnson stated police officers do not need the turnout time that fire fighters need. Vice Mayor deHaan stated police officers multi-task. - The Police Chief stated police officers multi-task very well; police officers are trained to handle any type of call; continued the presentation. Mayor Johnson inquired whether a beat officer is responsible for abandoned vehicles. The Police Chief responded beat officers and parking technicians are responsible. Vice Mayor deHaan inquired why Priority 4 response times are better than Priority 3 response times. The Police Chief responded many Priority 4 calls involve abandoned vehicles that can be immediately handled by parking technicians. In response to Vice Mayor deHaan's inquiry, the Police Chief stated Priority 1 calls totaled 282 in 2008 and 179 up to August 2009 Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 12 December 1, 2009 | CityCouncil/2009-12-01.pdf |