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CityCouncil | 2021-09-21 | 10 | support for APD; stated crime is increasing; noted people want to move out of Alameda due to crime and lack of support for APD; discussed recent armed thefts: Wayel Fare, Alameda. Expressed support for the data-driven approach to the presentation; stated that she would like the public to be able to access the information provided; questioned how catalytic converter thefts are being addressed; stated that she would like additional Officers patrolling between the hours of 1:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m.; expressed concern about a recent death on Fernside Boulevard; urged Police presence in potentially problematic areas to serve as a deterrent: Carmen Reid, Alameda. Discussed social media; stated there has been no indication of an investigation around Officer social media related to the January 6th insurrection; questioned what APD is willing to give up in order to budget more for neighbor survival needs: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the Police Chief and the presentation; stated the presentation demonstrates a new focus and key ways to address challenges; the Police Chief is changing the culture of the organization to address wider types of issues being faced by the community and nation; he is eagerly looking forward to the implementation of the Police Chief's vision in keeping Alameda a safe place; expressed support for the change in focus and boundaries; stated the Police Chief is responding to the data presented; expressed support for directed patrols; discussed previous Officers patrolling for speeding on Otis Drive; expressed support for the strategy used to develop staff and fill vacancies within APD. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she previously submitted a Council Referral for a presentation; the community has provided many comments and concerns; she is hopeful an update will be provided every six months or once a year; inquired whether the Police Chief would respond to any of the public comments received. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated public comments included themes of topics, including inappropriate social media use, possible hiring of Officers terminated from other organizations and approaches for catalytic converter thefts. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that her inquiry is to have the Police Chief respond to any of the public comments received or provide a method in which people can receive responses; noted the APD website includes updates. The Police Chief stated regarding the question related to domestic violence incidents, the presentation numbers are from 2020; the number of domestic violence cases for 2021 is 31 so far; he will follow up on the question related to page 84 of the Policy Manual; Officers terminated for misconduct from other jurisdictions are not being hired. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the presentation data; stated that she agrees with the sentiment of increased crime; outlined incidents of people Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 21, 2021 6 | CityCouncil/2021-09-21.pdf |