01.28.26 Police Community Advisory Committee Meeting of January 28, 2026

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting held on January 28, 2026, focused primarily on public safety communication and emergency dispatch protocols. Chief Acosta presented updates including the upcoming Assembly Bill 481 report on military equipment use, with a community meeting scheduled for February 25. Representatives from the Monterey County Emergency Communications Department detailed the 911 call-taking and dispatch process, emphasizing prioritization of calls based on threat level and resource availability. They also discussed the use of AI technology in non-emergency call handling and the challenges of call volume and mutual aid coordination. Public concerns addressed included abandoned vehicle handling, non-injury traffic accident responses, and social media communication policies of the police department. No specific procurement, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during the meeting.