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CityCouncil | 2021-03-16 | 25 | Councilmember Herrera Spencer requested clarification that Council would be supporting hiring up to 88 Officers; she would like specific training for the public on detentions and consensual contact; the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has a Know Your Rights program; 100 Black Men in Oakland did a great program; she would like a public education component; she would like to hear from the Police that they are getting the training on detention and when people are free to leave; she would like to know whether other Councilmembers agree. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she supports the Crime Analyst position with the concept of where the position lives to be determined; she also supports the Steering Committee recommendation to continue having 88 Officers in the budget; inquired whether Councilmember Herrera Spencer would support posting a link on the City's website to the ACLU Know Your Rights program for the public. Councilmember Herrera Spencer responded in the affirmative; stated the ACLU has a lot of information online and also have volunteers who teach the public; she is not sure if 100 Black Men in Oakland paid anyone; there could be an ongoing educational component; the City could work with the Schools; she would like to have it added. Councilmember Knox White stated it is a good program; that he is a little uncomfortable tying it into the conversation; he knows the program is not about how to keep from being arrested; it is about knowing your rights; he is not clear about the ask or cost; questioned whether the Public Information Officer is able to arrange four events per year; stated perhaps the Police Crime Prevention Unit could bring the ACLU in as well; it is worthwhile; he does not understand what staff is being asked to do. Councilmember Daysog stated Councilmember Herrera Spencer has a concept similar to the previous motion asking staff to return with information to flesh out the concepts. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she understands the concept but is not sure it belongs in this particular set of recommendations. Vice Mayor Vella stated the concept seems a little outside what is being contemplated; she would like to focus on what is before Council; the current focus is what the City can do internally and which services the City can provide, not public training; she does not quite understand the request. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not hearing three votes in support of the ACLU training being included at this time. Councilmember Knox White moved approval of items 1, 3, and 4 in the second set of the Steering Committee recommendations. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested the Councilmember Knox White specify each item. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 25 March 16, 2021 | CityCouncil/2021-03-16.pdf |