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CityCouncil | 2021-09-21 | 14 | the investigation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft noted a public comment referenced Council not supporting APD enough in stopping crime; inquired the ways which Council can further support APD. The Police Chief responded that he has felt supported since his arrival at the City; stated everyone needs to work together and approach safety in Alameda as a group; staffing challenges are contributing to the issue; direction is needed; he clearly provides direction to APD; it is too early to make requests of Council at this time; APD is headed in a good direction and he feels Council support; he will be seeking guidance and will make requests as time progresses. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated Council does need to stop and realize that the Police Chief's first day was June 8th; the 90-day update takes time to prepare; the first 90 days have been exciting and ambitious; Council looks forward to hearing more from the Police Chief. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the previous Interim Police Chief reported a total of 17 shootings for 2020; inquired the current number of shootings for 2021, to which the Police Chief responded 16. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the amount of shootings is why people feel as though there is an issue; the jump from 7 shootings in 2019 to 17 in 2020 is a problem; she hopes the amount of shootings for 2021 does not break the record; the City is at the highest amount in four years; inquired the amount of assaults for the year. The Police Chief responded assaults are up 215% through July 31; stated August numbers are up 194%. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the numbers are a significant increase; robberies are shown at a negative 8.8% year to date; inquired how many of the robberies included guns; noted not every robbery includes a gun. The Police Chief responded the elements of robbery are the theft of personal property by use of force or fear; stated the instrument can be hands, brandishing a weapon or making threatening remarks; thefts by use of force are categorized as robberies; he does not have the breakdown for the robbery data; reports are generated and rank crimes higher than others; if someone commits a shooting and a robbery, the crime will be listed as a shooting. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the Police Chief sharing the data for 2021 shootings being 16. The Police Chief stated the amount reported is through July 31; the number will be higher going through August. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council September 21, 2021 10 | CityCouncil/2021-09-21.pdf |