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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 14 | retention language be reduced to 30 or 60 days; she is opposed to mass surveillance; the retention limitation is needed in the policy; expressed support for processes outlined for deletion, conditions for extended retention, such as evidence in a crime, and the extent of extended retention and future deletion; stated public access to data should be defined in the policy; expressed support for auditing and oversight being included in the policy, as well as internal record keeping to index who has access to data and when; stated that she would like the legal sanctions for violation included in the policy, as well as language related to ensuring deletion of data by other agencies, so that no automatic sharing occurs. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated many important issues and concerns have been raised; requested the Police Chief to provide his background. The Police Chief outlined his law enforcement experience of 24 years, with most of his time at Oakland Police Department. In response to Councilmember Herrera Spencer's inquiry about the Police Chief's formal education, the Police Chief outlined his education and training. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired how long the Police Chief has been with the City of Alameda, to which the Police Chief responded 8 months. Councilmember Herrera Spencer inquired what has been done in the 8 months' time to yield the staff recommendation. The Police Chief responded that he has met with APD staff to try and understand the organization, including strengths and weaknesses; APD is a good Department and the staff is committed to public safety and service; the position is more than just professional since he lives in Alameda; he has lived in Alameda for almost 8 years; based on his review, he has been able to identify challenging staffing areas; the Department has performed mass hiring and has been selective in hiring; some candidates have not been selected due to not fitting the APD operation; the technology will help APD with the staffing deficit as a force multiplier; ALPRs are a tool that can help APD in several areas; APD has been restructured, has initiated public community meetings and has begun a data-driven approach to crime fighting by instituting CompStat where Commanders are responsible for specific shifts and areas within the City; a Captain performs crime review every two weeks; APD questions why crime is up or down to best deploy resources; several policies have been approved and team- building workshops have been held. Councilmember Herrera Spencer stated the former Police Chief recommended installing fixed cameras at the places to enter and leave the Island; questioned the current Police Chief's recommendation. The Police Chief stated that he recommends having the cameras installed at several strategic locations throughout the City. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 14 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |