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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 14 | Discussed subcommittee recommendations; stated a Code of Conduct has been recommended; noted the Code should reflect the community; stated all recommendations have a reflection of the community in mind and as a collaboration; procedural justice should be a foundation of the Police Department; procedural justice relates to how someone is treated and spoken to; urged Council to consider a Police Oversight Board: Julie Norris, Review of Police Department Policies and Procedures Subcommittee. Stated Alameda can create a Police Accountability Board; there is value of a Police Officer doing their job with diligence and compassion; discussed her experience as a mother of a missing child; stated that she sees those affected by Police use of force; noted an encounter with the Police and her daughter left mental scars; urged Alameda fund mental health crisis response teams; outlined her experience with mental health crisis calls; urged Council bring justice and care to Alameda: Jennifer Rakowski, Accountability and Oversight Subcommittee. Stated that she hopes all have taken the time to go through the full reports provided; noted the reports do not fully show the level of care and thoughtfulness behind each recommendation; expressed support for moving forward with every recommendation and providing the necessary resources for implementation; urged Council to begin the process of creating a mental health response team; outlined her experience as a bi- racial Latina woman: Teresa Whinery, Unbundling Services Currently Delivered by the Police Department Subcommittee. Stated that she has dedicated time to fighting for racial justice and change; she has had to sacrifice some of her young years to ensure future young adults are able to experience life the safest way possible; expressed concern for her actions have been in vain; stated the community and Police need to be held accountable for systemic issues; the community has the opportunity to change; noted that she does not get to ignore racism due to inconvenience; urged people not to ignore racism; expressed support for all recommendations provided: Raquel Williams, Systemic and Community Racism/Anti- Racism Subcommittee. Urged Council to approve the recommendations provided, particularly the recommendations for an Accountability Review Board; stated many communities across the United States do not have substantive community input; expressed support for a focus on mental health and de-escalation training; urged the City to find a way to treat people with mental health illnesses safely and with dignity; stated it is imperative for the community to be involved in the process of creating a Code of Conduct: Perry Green. Stated mental health crisis calls for service involving substance abuse and interactions with people experiencing homelessness do not need to have Police involvement; involving Police in mental health crises has led to the death of at least two people in Alameda and permanent disability of one other; Alameda should explore a model like CAHOOTS; urged Council to direct staff to begin the process of creating a CAHOOTS style mental health response team; noted the majority of Police calls for service are not Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 14 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |