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Home My WebLink About2023-10-23; Community-Police Engagement Commission; ; Presentation of Police Department 3-Year Strategic PlanMeeting Date: To: From: Staff Contact: Subject: District: Community-Police Engagement Commission Staff Report Oct. 23, 2023 Community-Police Engagement Commission Sheila Cobian, Legislative & Constituent Services Director Mickey Williams, Police Chief mickey.williams@carlsbadca.gov, 442-339-3130 Presentation of Police Department 3-Year Strategic Plan All Recommended Action Receive a presentation regarding the Police Department 3-Year Strategic Plan. Executive Summary Staff will provide the presentation and respond to Commissioner questions. Fiscal Analysis This action has no fiscal impact. Environmental Evaluation This action does not require environmental review because it does not constitute a project within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act under California Public Resources Code Section 21065 in that it has no potential to cause either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. Exhibits 1.Police Department 3-Year Strategic Plan Oct. 23, 2023 Item #3 Page 1 of 17 Carlsbad Police Department STRATEGIC PLAN FY 2 0 2 2 -2 0 2 5 Oct. 23, 2023 MESSAGE FROM THE CHIEF Welcome to the Carlsbad Police Department's Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2022-2025. The Plan is intended to provide a roadmap to ensure that the community receives the highest level of service from the Police Department, while providing for a work environment that values our department members and provides an opportunity for a sustainable work-life balance. This Plan is aligned with community feedback received during numerous outreach events and is intended to build upon the trusting relationship that exists between the community and the Carlsbad Police Department. The last few years have brought significant challenges for the city, community, and Police Department. Between the COVID pandemic response, increased scrutiny of law enforcement nationally and locally, and the turbulent economy, the need to be nimble while providing the highest levels of service and maintaining transparency and trust, has never been more important. This Plan is intended to address the community's and employees'needs, desires, and preferences, and is intentionally aligning the department to meet these concerns. Thank you for taking the time to review the Police Department's Strategic Plan. I hope you find the Plan to be reassuring and informational. The Police Department will remain dedicated to serving as guardians for the community while maintaining the friendly, small-town feel, of our Police Department. lA)Mwvw Mickey Williams Police Chief Carlsbad Police Department PILLAR #1 Building Trust and Legitimacy Pillar One discusses building trust between the police and the community we serve. There is a distinct discussion regarding the need to move from a 'warrior' mindset within officers to a 'guardian' mindset. FY 22/23 ongoing I . Further develop a culture of 'service' within the department consistent with the 'guardian' mindset. 2. Engage in robust community engagement that is not related to a specific crisis or enforcement related event. 3. Actively engage in efforts to further develop diversity within the ranks of the PD. FY 23/24 ongoing 4. Provide Racial and Identity Profiling Act (RIPA} data report annually to the community. 5. Conduct a regularly scheduled survey with the community regarding trust in the Carlsbad Police Department. STRATEGIC PLAN Pr' XJ22-:ll!S 10 Oct. 23, 2023 Item #3 Page 10 of 17 PILLAR #4 Community Policing & Crime Reduction Pillar Four concerns the need for law enforcement to collaborate closely with the community to identify issues and prepare strategic responses that co-produce public safety. ®I FY 22/23 I , Leverage online mapping and intelligence to maximize effectiveness to address overdose investigations. 2. Update the quarterly Crime Analysis and Response {CARs) program. FY 22/23 ongoing 3. Further develop and continue to offer a citizen police academy twice a year. 4. Provide Active Shooter refresher training within the department as well as schools, businesses and community groups as appropriate. 5 . Evaluate department response times for emergency calls for service in an effort to provide the highest level of service for the community. STRATEGIC PIAN Pr' 2022-2025 Oct. 23, 2023 FY 23/24 6. Evaluate and consider reorganization opportunities for the Investigative Bureau with attention towards addressing crime trends, operational efficiency, and enhancing community service. -------------- FY 23/24 ongoing 7. Work with high schools to offer voluntary police ride-alongs as a portion of school curriculum. FY 24/25 8. Research and consider the potential creation of a Community Oriented Policing Team. PILLAR #6 OfficerWell ness & Safety Pillar Six discusses the need for law enforcement to promote employee wellness and safety at every level of our organization. @I FY 22/23 I , Study the current 12-hour patrol shifts from a perspective of officer wellness and safety and modify as appropriate. 2. Research options for consolidated officer training days to limit disruption of officers' scheduled days off. 3 , Review the work processes in Dispatch to identify opportunities to transfer work duties elsewhere in the Department. FY 22/23 ongoing 4, Implementing vehicle telematics to increase driving safety. 5. Monitor and regulate change affecting the Police Department personnel to prevent undue stress upon the department. --------- FY 23/24 ongoing 6, Create and provide a 'family police academy' offered to employees'families at least once a year. STRATEGIC Pl.AN FY 2022-2025 (cityof Carlsbad WWW. CARLSBAOCA.GOV /POLICE Item #3 Page 17 of 17 Mickey Williams, Police Chief Police Department October 23, 2023 New Policy: Deployment of Cameras for Investigations 1 TODAY’S PRESENTATION •Current Policy (Policy 378) –Public Safety Video Surveillance System •Proposed Additional Policy –Surveillance Camera Use for Investigations •In response to concerns raised over the Summer –Use of a pod camera in the Village/Barrio ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 2 4TH AMENDMENT •Protects “[t]he right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures.” ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 3 4TH AMENDMENT •Factors indicating that an inspection or surveillance is NOT a “search” include: •The observations are made in a non-physically intrusive manner. •Government is observing from a legal vantage point •The government is not using advanced, widely unavailable technology. •The government does not intrude or receive data on intimate activities associated with the private use of property. ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 4 CURRENT POLICY 378 •Provides operational guidelines for system •Cameras are recorded, not monitored •Recordings retained for 1 year •Created for city infrastructure cameras ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 5 PROPOSED NEW POLICY •Addresses temporary surveillance cameras •Cameras deployed for investigative purposes •Ensures legal use, protecting individual civil rights •Requires request to deploy, specific facts to support the appropriateness ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 6 PROPOSED NEW POLICY •Identification of the objectives and anticipated results •Consideration of the potential risks of deployment •Supervisor approval ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 7 PROPOSED NEW POLICY •Policy will PROHIBIT the following: •Illegal, unethical, and unprofessional use •Use to harass, intimidate, or discriminate •Use based on political/religious beliefs, or sexual activities not linked to criminal acts •Suppression of lawful Free Speech •Supervisor approval ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 8 PROPOSED NEW POLICY •Storage of recorded media for 1 year (min) •Only accessible by authorized personnel with a legitimate purpose •Release of video only upon authorization of Chief of Police, and consistent with applicable law •Supervisor approval ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 9 NEXT STEPS •Receive Commission and Community feedback •Make potential adjustments •Create policy by Special Order •Post new policy on our webpage ITEM 2: NEW CAMERA POLICY 10 QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK? 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