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CityCouncil | 2020-06-17 | 11 | Stated the issue is complicated and deserves both sides to weigh-in; inquired the application and recruitment process for APD; urged APD Officers to realize that Black citizens in the community want to ensure they go home safely: Laura Fries, Alameda. Stated many citizens in Alameda overuse and abuse 9-1-1, nonemergency and Police services; discussed experience as an APD Dispatcher and the arrest of Mr. Watkins; urged Council to hold constituents accountable: Whitney Moon, APD Dispatcher. Discussed experience as a native Alamedan being known to APD; stated stronger community support would make a difference; urged Council to utilize funding to engage, enhance, enlighten and educate versus criminalizing the community: Lytia Zazzeron, Alameda. Stated there are too many options without facts; outlined mass shootings and the need for an armored vehicle; noted AUSD does not fall under the City budget; encouraged an understanding of and education on how APD policies are implemented; stated APD is no longer in schools: Michaelia Parker, APD Crime Technician. Stated community education is critical; community members demand service; citizens need to be re-educated as a collaborative effort: Anonymous text message. Expressed support for financially disinvesting from Police and using the money to implement policies which help residents; stated residents have been harassed by APD; urged Council put funding into education, public health, and financial assistance for homeless and unemployed residents: Carlos Williams-Moreiras, Alameda. Expressed support for the Police Chief remaining employed; stated defunding or abolishing the Police will not make the community safer: Desiree' Abbott, Alameda. Discussed experience with APD as part of a mental health call; noted the presence of armed Police Officers did not help; stated mental health calls and other non-violent calls would be better suited for someone with extensive mental health or counselling training; urged Council consider language interpretation issues: Michelle Tran, Alameda. Expressed support for the "8 Can't Wait" initiative as a short term step in the development of a process to thoroughly overhaul and reduce policing in Alameda, for an audit of the Police budget, for a community based alternative to 9-1-1 for non-criminal activity, and for a Citizen Oversight Commission: Danielle Meiler, Alameda. Discussed the racial bias in Alameda: Lilli Keinaenen, Alameda. Stated Officers should educate themselves; provided anti-racist readings for Officers: Nicola Kim, Alameda. Inquired the method of documentation for all discussed ideas: Cleo Kirkland, Alameda. Special Meeting Alameda City Council 11 June 17, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-06-17.pdf |