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CityCouncil | 2020-10-20 | 5 | Vice Mayor Knox White requested clarification on the changes made to policies related to shooting at moving vehicles and high speed pursuits in urban areas. The Interim Police Chief stated that he shares the concern for shooting at moving vehicles; shooting at moving vehicles is rarely an effective Police tactic; there have been rare terrorist instances where vehicles have been used as weapons; the policy would allow Police to attempt to stop the driver of the vehicle; training has indicated shooting at vehicles is not a tactic in general, but allows for a narrow application, if needed; there has been significant language changes to bring Alameda in compliance consistent with State Police Officer Standard Training (POST) for high speed pursuits; staff has not loosed the rules and continues to have a narrow policy; room for supervisor discretion is needed; pursuits are not preferred in Alameda. In response to Councilmember Oddie's inquiry regarding use of force, the Interim Police Chief stated the elements are covered elsewhere in the policies; staff will not legally be allowed to use force against non-violent protestors or anyone not breaking the law. Stated Police policies are coming before Council without subcommittee findings; many people are concerned with the subcommittee formation method; chokeholds should be banned without exception; many cities have banned chokeholds and strangleholds; none of the best practices presented come close to the 8 Can't Wait policies; Officers can be trained to not use chokeholds and strangleholds; questioned how many moving vehicles used as weapons have been stopped by shooting officers: Jenice A, Alameda. Stated the policies presented are bypassing the subcommittees; issues required to be put in effect by law should be put in when necessary; questioned how policies will be enforced when Alameda Officers provide mutual aid or when mutual aid is provided to Alameda; discussed a high speed chase in Alameda; questioned how staff will interact with the Sheriff, Oakland Police, and California Highway Patrol: Jay Garfinkle, Alameda. Stated the timing of the matter is bad; a subcommittee has been created to review specific issues; making changes prior to subcommittee recommendations being provided is a bad look and negates work being conducted; doing the bare minimum related to use of force is not what has been requested by residents; a more specific and protective role for the policies is not being met; banning chokeholds and strangleholds is an obvious choice; none of the changes presented go far enough to protect people from Police violence; urged Council to wait until the subcommittees report back; expressed concern about the matter being placed on the Consent Calendar: Savanna Cheer, Alameda. Expressed concern about the matter moving forward while subcommittees are still meeting; stated actions should pause until subcommittee recommendations return; policy changes allow a great amount of discretion, which is problematic; urged language be clear; stated Lexipol has been criticized for faulty policies; expressed concern about the use of Lexipol; noted vehicles being used as weapons are primarily used by white supremacists, which is not relevant to Alameda: Alexia Arocha, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council October 20, 2020 4 | CityCouncil/2020-10-20.pdf |