LIVE COVERAGE Police Community Advisory Committee of September 23, 2026

The Police Community Advisory Committee meeting held on September 23, 2026, focused primarily on community policing support roles and public safety initiatives. A detailed presentation was given by Sergeant Gabby Contreras on the functions and training of Community Service Officers (CSOs) and Community Service Aids (CSAs), highlighting their roles in handling non-violent reports, vehicle abatement, missing persons investigations, and support at public events. The committee discussed vehicle abatement procedures, including towing protocols and public education efforts to improve compliance with parking and vehicle regulations. There was also discussion about the use and oversight of Flock cameras, with calls for transparency and accountability in their deployment. The Chief's report included upcoming community outreach events such as e-bike safety presentations and plans for future meetings to address committee roles and public engagement. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this meeting, but there was interest in exploring funding related to special operations support at community events.