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CityCouncil | 2022-01-04 | 8 | identify specific language; the system produces a daily report and identifies at-risk encounters with staff; the system can identify whether staff are engaging or exposed to at-risk behaviors; the system is able to decipher commands associated with force and tone and is able to identify at-risk patterns of behavior; real-time identification of Officers' body worn camera footage is possible within 24 hours; encounters can be flagged for review as opportunities for re-training, holding people accountable and acknowledging unacceptable behavior and negative encounters; negative encounters are approached from a wellness perspective; discussed employee wellness; stated the Department is leveraging technology to accomplish both aspects; Truleo technology provides a real-time opportunity to address acceptable behaviors and praise behavior that goes above and beyond; policies and procedures can be adjusted to provide top- level services; expressed concern about missing little things, which can avalanche in bad behavior; unchecked, bad behavior can amount to larger issues; the technology is not a solve- all; however, it helps people make decisions in the correct direction; the technology is efficient; outlined review of body worn camera footage; stated the Department is not solely relying on the technology; the technology is to help point people in the right direction to ensure appropriate action is taken, at-risk patterns of behavior are curbed, wellness concerns are addressed and good behavior is applauded. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated that she understands Alameda would be the first city in the State to use the technology; inquired whether other cities are also implementing the technology. The Police Chief responded Alameda would be the first City in the State to use the technology; stated several cities and local agencies in the Bay Area are subscribing as well; the City of Seattle is conducting reform and Truleo is being used to point people in the right direction. Councilmember Herrera Spencer expressed support for the use of the technology; stated trying is worthwhile; the use of technology will complement the Department's efforts; she understands there has been a reduction in citations issued; inquired what has attributed to the reduction. The Police Chief responded the City had a full traffic unit; stated currently, one Officer is assigned to the traffic unit; the Department has a staffing issue; his focus is currently on providing basic first line service in the Patrol Division; he needs to ensure the Patrol Division is adequately staffed so that Officers can respond in a timely manner while still considering Officer safety; he needs to have enough Officers on the street to serve the community at the expected levels; traffic enforcement does not only include the number of traffic citations; each month will focus on a specific Vehicle Code violation; January focus on impaired driving; February will focus on unsafe changes of course; the Department will provide information through all channels of social media to advise of monthly focuses and provide fun facts and statistics as regular reminders of related dangers; the Department will use directed patrol teams; many changes will occur in 2022, including dividing the City into 12 small beats; each beat will have Traffic, Outreach and Crime (TOC) trend points; each beat will be looked at to find out priorities associated with TOC trend spikes. The Police Captain stated there has been a reduction in citations; COVID-19 has curbed enforcement; Officers are currently more intelligent and deliberate with enforcement; the Department is more focused on primary collision factors; there is reduced staff in the Traffic Unit; staff is visiting schools more to educate students on proper bike safety; the Department has many new items for 2022; he anticipates the numbers will increase as the number of Officers swells through deliberate growth of the organization. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 4, 2022 8 | CityCouncil/2022-01-04.pdf |