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Home My WebLink About03/05/2019 B A K E R S F I E L D Staff: Committee Members: Steve Teglia, Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Willie Rivera - Chair Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Chris Parlier SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE of the City Council - City of Bakersfield Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9:00 a.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 A G E N D A 1. ROLL CALL 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS 3. ADOPTION OF MARCH 22, 2018 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT 4. REPORTS A. Report regarding Gang/Graffiti Enforcement – Martin B. Report regarding Safe Streets Partnership Efforts – Martin C. Report regarding ShotSpotter Program – Martin 5. NEW BUSINESS A. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2019 Committee Meeting Schedule – Teglia 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS 7. ADJOURNMENT B A K E R S F I E L D Committee Members Staff: Steven Teglia Councilmember, Willie Rivera Chair Assistant City Manager Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Chris Parlier SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SAFE NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE Thursday, March 22, 2018 9:00 a.m. City Hall North – Conference Room A 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The meeting was convened at 9:00 a.m. 1. ROLL CALL Committee members: Councilmember, Willie Rivera, Chair Councilmember, Andrae Gonzales Councilmember, Chris Parlier City staff: Steve Teglia, Assistant City Manager Brianna Carrier, Management Assistant Virginia Gennaro, City Attorney Viridiana Gallardo-King, Associate City Attorney Lyle Martin, Chief of Police Jason Matson, Police Captain Joe Dougherty, Police Lieutenant Bill Toler and Dan McAfee, Police Sergeants Nestor Barajas and Adam Garcia, Police Officers Additional Attendees: Members of the Public Members of the Media 2. PUBLIC STATEMENTS None 3. ADOPTION OF DECEMBER 14, 2017 AGENDA SUMMARY REPORT The Report was unanimously adopted as submitted. /s/ Steven Teglia Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report March 22, 2018 Page 2 __________________________________________________________ 4.REPORTS A. Report regarding Gang/Graffiti Enforcement - Martin Bakersfield Police Sergeant McAfee provided a verbal update of statistical information regarding gang activity. He stated that overall year-to-date, gang-related shootings have decreased and gun seizures have increased in comparison to 2017. Many factors including the launching of ShotSpotter technology, improved investigative techniques and greater community cooperation contributed to the positive trends. Police Officer Barajas added that continued community outreach and prevention efforts continue to deter graffiti. Report regarding Safe Streets Partnership Efforts - Martin Chief of Police Martin introduced Captain Matson who provided a verbal update on the Safe Streets Partnership, between the Bakersfield Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and various community organizations. The Partnership plays an important role and continues to provide outreach and mentoring services to the community. He informed the Committee that Bakersfield Police Department Nominee Pastor Manual Carrizales, was the recipient of the Wendy Wayne Ethics Award for his work with the Safe Streets Partnership. He also provided a list of several upcoming community events. 5.NEW BUSINESS A. Report regarding Fresno “John” Program – Martin Chief of Police Martin introduced Police Sergeant Toler who provided a Power Point presentation summarizing Fresno’s “John” Program. He stated that the program is a Prostitution Abatement Rehabilitation Program (PAR) which is a diversion program similar to other crime diversion programs. It seeks to educate first-time offenders about prostitution in an effort to prevent it from reoccurring. Los Angeles has also facilitated an Educational Awareness Program which seeks to educate and prevent this type of crime from reoccurring. Committee member Parlier inquired about launching a similar program locally. Sergeant Toler stated a significant number of offenders would have to participate in the program in order to have the Fresno program hold a class locally. Committee member Gonzales inquired about the current process for prosecution of prostitution offenders and what other efforts are being made to combat this situation. Sergeant Toler stated offenders are charged with a misdemeanor crime and follow through with the court process. The District Attorney’s office determines whether or not to prosecute. Offenders are fined and or serve community service. Efforts include education and outreach in the field. Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Agenda Summary Report March 22, 2018 Page 3 __________________________________________________________ Committee member Parlier requested staff reach out to the District Attorney’s Office to initiate discussions regarding implementing a program locally. He would also like to reach out to local non-profits organizations to determine if they have the capabilities of managing such a program. Committee Chair Rivera requested staff reach out to Fresno and Los Angeles for statistical information on the success rates of their program. Tiara King with Retrain California, stated her organization is in the developing phase of launching a similar program in Bakersfield. Ms. King also stated that her organization has met and discussed PAR with Fresno. The local program’s goal will be to rehabilitate and change the behavior of offenders to decrease the number of victims. Cameron Parsons with Magdalenes Hope added that an additional aspect of the PAR program is that it allows for the removal of a first time offender’s conviction as long as they do not repeat the offence within a year after completion of the program. B. Discussion and Committee Recommendation Regarding Adoption of the 2018 Committee Meeting Schedule – Teglia The 2018 Committee meeting scheduled was adopted as submitted. 6. COMMITTEE COMMENTS Committee member Parlier thanked staff for all their ongoing hard work and efforts with graffiti, gang violence, and the Safe Streets Partnership. He also expressed his excite of the launching of the Shot Spotter technology. 7. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:35 a.m. Safe Neighborhoods and Community Relations Committee Calendar January 2019 Through December 2019 All meetings will be held at City Hall North, First Floor, Conference Room A Safe Neighborhoods Committee Meetings 9:00 a.m.3:30 Closed Session 5:15 p.m. Public Session Budget Hearing on 06/05, Budget Adoption on 6/28 Holidays - City Hall Closed 12:00 p.m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eague of California Cities Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum - June 19 - 21, 2019 League of California Cities Annual Conference - October 16 - 18, 2019 DECEMBERNOVEMBEROCTOBER JUNEMAYAPRIL JULYAUGUSTSEPTEMBER Approved: DRAFT JANUARYFEBRUARY City Council Meetings Budget Departmental Workshop MARCH Documents Presented At The Safe Neighborhoods Committee March 5, 2019 Meeting Special Enforcement Unit SEU consists of: 1 - Lieutenant 2 - Sergeants 2 - Sr. Police Officers 13 - Police Officers 1 - Clerk ›2 TEAMS: –7 DAY COVERAGE. ›PROACTIVE PATROLS / PRESENTATIONS. –PAROLE AND PROBATION SEARCHES. ›INVESTIGATE CRIMES COMMITED BY ALLEGED GANG MEMBERS. ›SEU CONDUCTED 30 GANG AWARENESS TRAINING SESSIONS FOR THE COMMUNITY. ACTIONS 2018 2017 FIREARMS SEIZED 205 264 ARRESTS 354 FEL. 155 MIS. 429 FEL 259 MISD 163 FEL. WAR. 359 MISD. WAR. 120 FEL WAR 380 MISD WAR SEARCH WARRANTS 169 201 SHOOTINGS 52 52 PROB. / PAROLE SEARCHES 2245 3217 ACTIONS 2018 2017 RESTITUTION $142,082.50 $119,462.30 ARRESTS 17 FEL. 4 MIS. 38 FEL 6 MISD 5 FEL. WAR. 5 MISD. WAR. 11 FEL WAR 7 MISD WAR SEARCH WARRANTS 7 18 OFFENSES CLEARED 1036 797 ›2/23/18 – WDF Leadership Conference ›3/23/18 - March for Peace ›3/30/18 – Friendship House Outreach ›3/31/18 – Stay Focused Spring fest ›4/10/18 – Gang Presentation – Stay Focused ›5/26/18 – Day of Caring ›6/7/18 – WDF Talent Show ›6/24/18 – Fontana Market ›8/11/18 – Back 2 School Bash ›8/30/18 – Community Event Workshop ›9/29/18 – WDF Peace Walk ›10/21-18 – Cars and Kids ›10/23/18 – Halloween Spookfest . Bakersfield Police Department 2017 Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant ShotSpotter SHOTSPOTTER FACTS •ShotSpotter went live on March 9, 2018 •Three sensors are needed to confirm shots and to triangulate an accurate location •It takes less than a minute for BPD to be notified of shots fired •Every ShotSpotter activation receives a response SHOTSPOTTER STATS March 9, 2018 – January 31st, 2019 •414 confirmed activations, 74 cases had reporting parties (18%) •22 cases resulted in arrests, 30 arrests total •19 reports firearms were seized, 27 total guns •Busiest days of the week: Sunday (94), Saturday (62) •Busiest times: 10:00pm to 2:00am (190 activations) SUCCESS STORIES •The first ShotSpotter activation was determined to be a homicide. An arrest was made in that case. • Multiple gunshots activated the ShotSpotter system. Officers responded, located the suspect, and seized 6 firearms. BODY-WORN CAMERAS: MARCH 2019 UPDATE Lieutenant Jeremy Blakemore Captain Jeremy Grimes Where are we now? Pilot testing began in July of 2018 Approximately 10% of our sworn complement has tested the devices Nearly 15,000 videos have been uploaded What have we discovered? Productivity Citizen complaints Use of force De-escalation tool Evidentiary benefits PRODUCTIVITY – SEU 2018 202 164 90 67 979 302 315 350 118 102 1266 472 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000 1100 1200 1300 1400 Felony Arrests Misdemeanor Arrests Guns Seized Search Warrants Probation / Parole Searches Field Interviews / Street Checks PRE POST PRODUCTIVITY – K-9 UNIT USE OF FORCE 0 20 40 60 80 K-9 Unit SEU 10 75 9 56 No BWC With BWC Illustration of benefits Additional piece of evidence Savings of time and effort in City resources Community relationships Conclusion Pilot testing will conclude in June of 2019 At least one more vendor Final recommendations and Department-wide deployment considerations