Police Advisory & Accountability Committee - 06/17/2026

The City of San Rafael Police Advisory & Accountability Committee met on June 17, 2026, focusing primarily on community-police relations, youth perceptions of law enforcement, and human trafficking enforcement efforts. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed presentation on a youth study conducted in partnership with Youth Transforming Justice, which examined youth attitudes toward the San Rafael Police Department, highlighting issues of trust, racial disparities, and the absence of School Resource Officers (SROs) since 2022. Committee members discussed the study's findings and expressed interest in continuing this work as an annual agenda item, including recommendations for specialized youth interaction training for officers and increased youth representation on the committee. Additionally, Detective Karina Ornales provided an overview of the department's human trafficking operations, emphasizing proactive undercover operations targeting buyers, collaboration with allied agencies, and trauma-informed victim support. Committee members recommended ongoing multi-agency coordination and increased community awareness efforts. No specific contract awards, RFPs, or procurement actions were discussed during the meeting.