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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 16 | disagrees that ALPRs are frittering away money; crime is difficult to address, reduce and solve; the Police Chief has made it clear that the system is one of the tools to help the City; the Police Chief is the City's law enforcement expert; she is a person of color and has been assaulted in the City; discussed other people being victims of crime in the City; stated that she agrees with speakers and is looking to the Police Chief to do his best to serve the community; she is aware of racist Police; the City cannot have racist Officers; cameras are not racist and do not see color; cameras are one of the least racist ways of policing; expressed her supports; stated a previous Council worked on policy in 2014; the policy can be improved; the process is a balancing act; the issue has been delayed too long; other cities are ahead of Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she is not ready to support the motion; expressed support for including recommendations from other Councilmembers related to policy and other considerations. Councilmember Daysog seconded the motion. Under discussion, Councilmember Daysog expressed support for the way in which the Police Chief has reached out and worked with the broader Alameda community; stated admiration for the Police Chief from those who do not support the current matter says a lot; he is thankful that the Police Chief is making headway in strengthening the trust between City Hall, APD and the broader community; the presentation and staff report clearly bring professional experience in the recommendation to move forward with ALPRs; the recommendation is not made lightly; the Police Chief understands the environment across the nation, as well as Alameda; the Police Chief making a recommendation in such a charged atmosphere is because the City needs a tool, such as ALPRs, for solving crimes; he is going to support the Police Chief's recommendation; he is confident the City can manage the ALPRs in a professional, culturally sensitive manner; the Police Chief is ensuring reform and allowing for mental health professionals to deal with certain situations that Police previously dealt with; the actions taken demonstrate a Police Chief who truly cares about different ways of policing; he is confident that when the ALPR system is implemented, APD will use it in a professional, culturally competent and sensitive manner; he understands that Council might want to modify policies for implementation and management of ALPRs; however, there is enough information included in the staff report to cover the issues that have been raised; Council has an existing basis for coming forward; he is confident that the City can move forward with the recommendation. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she heard more speakers against than for ALPRs; the email correspondence was evenly divided; there are ideological differences; she wants to move forward with actions that will protect and provide APD tools needed to help keep the community safe; Council needs to stay involved in setting standards; requested clarification about the reference to community forum noticing. The Police Chief stated the City has been divided into 12 beats, breaking the City down into smaller areas where APD can have neighborhoods get together at monthly Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 16 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |