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Recommendation to Accept an Informational Presentation on Alameda Police Department Data from the Police Auditor. (City Attorney 10023044)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Leigh Grossman, Police Auditor
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda’s (City) Police Auditor would like to present their 2025 overview of 11 police-related topics.
BACKGROUND
Since the Police Auditor’s appointment in July 2023, the role has focused extensively on data collection, analysis, and promoting transparency. Each month, a public report is published that contains details of activities such as complaints, force, stops, pursuits, and training. These reports are accessible on the Police Auditor’s website <https://www.alamedaca.gov/Departments/City-Attorney/Police-Auditor>. At the end of each year, the Police Auditor produces an annual report that provides additional context and information in each category.
The informational presentation will touch on the following police-related topics:
• Internal affairs
• Use of force
• Calls for service
• Arrests
• Traffic stops
• Pursuits
• Collisions
• Community surveys
• Staffing
• Claims and lawsuits
• Training
DISCUSSION
Enhancing transparency and keeping the public informed about the Police Department’s activities are key objectives of the Police Auditor. Regular data reviews enable the Auditor to identify trends and analyze areas of concern. Presenting the annual data provides City Council and the public with a clearer understanding of police activities and offers an opportunity to engage with both the Department and the Auditor through questions and discussion
FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no financial impact to receiving this presentation.
MUNICIPAL CODE/POLICY DOCUMENT CROSS REFERENCE
There are no Alameda Municipal Codes or policy documents to cross reference for this presentation.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This presentation does not constitute a “project” as defined in California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378, and therefore, no further CEQA analysis is required.
CLIMATE IMPACT
There are no identifiable climate impacts or climate action opportunities associated with the subject of this presentation.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept an informational presentation on Alameda Police Department Data from the Police Auditor.
Respectfully submitted,
Leigh Grossman, Police Auditor
Financial Impact section reviewed,
Ross McCarthy, Finance Director