South Pasadena Public Safety Commission Meeting 03/24/2026

The City of South Pasadena Public Safety Commission held a meeting on March 24, 2026, focusing on updates and initiatives related to public safety, information technology, and emergency services. Key procurement-related discussions included the city’s IT and cybersecurity posture, where the new IT manager reported significant savings of approximately $280,000 annually by renegotiating telecommunications contracts and eliminating unused phone lines. The city transitioned to a new managed service vendor, LANWAN Communications, to better align with cybersecurity goals. The commission also reviewed and approved an updated Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) policy, emphasizing data protection and compliance with California laws. Additionally, the Fire Department presented a request to pursue a community risk analysis, standards of coverage assessment, and strategic planning consultant services within the FY 2026-27 budget to support accreditation efforts and address evolving community risks. The commission approved a work plan including additions related to cardiac arrest readiness, GIS technology, and revisiting prior police department consultant recommendations. Several budget items were highlighted, including the purchase of automatic gurneys and fire apparatus hardware, funded partly through county Measure B funds, and anticipated savings from prepayment discounts. The meeting also addressed scheduling changes for future commission meetings and discussed public safety communication improvements such as 911 service upgrades and text-to-911 availability. Motions to approve the work plan and ALPR policy passed unanimously.