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evaluating PPD policies but is concerned it does not go deeper into use of force policies. She encouraged the use of an outside consultant to help evaluate the process and independent police auditor style oversight. Councilmember Brown expressed support for the motion and supports dialogue with PUSD to evaluate the D.A.R.E. program and the use of SROs. She expressed support for evaluating the PERT model and supports Chief Swing's opinion that a shared Tri-Valley solution may be more economical but likely may not be more impactful. She believes a mental health solution will be crucial in preventing larger societal problems and potentially dangerous situations faced by PPD and the community. Councilmember Narum clarified she supports speaking with Livermore and Dublin based on the convenience of sharing resources but is concerned it will hinder response times. MOTION: It was m/s by Narum/Pentin to direct staff to return with information on an Alternate Mental Health Response Program and request the City Manager and his designees initiate conversation with the Pleasanton Unified School District regarding the D.A.R.E. program and School Resource Officers. Motion passed by the following vote: Ayes: Councilmembers Brown, Narum, Pentin, Testa, Mayor Thorne Noes: None Absent: None Councilmember Narum motioned to approve the recommendations on the use of force policy changes. She requested Chief Swing return with information on no-knock warrants and the use of tasers along with his recommendations. She stressed that policies must be right for Pleasanton and noted that officers may need to use certain tactics in rare instances. Councilmember Pentin seconded the motion. Councilmember Pentin thanked Chief Swing for his thorough report and requested body cameras, tasers, and no-knock warrants be discussed in the future. Mayor Thorne advised tasers will be discussed when City Manager Fialho brings the contract to City Council. Councilmember Testa commented that City Council owes the community a much larger discussion on police policy and is doing them a disservice by having such a limited discussion. Councilmember Brown expressed support for the motion. She commented there is an expected influx of residents with developmental disabilities with the upcoming opening of Sunflower Hill and wants the policies to reflect the needs of those residents along with a review of previous incidents involving residents with autism or suffering seizures. In response to Councilmember Narum's request for comment, Chief Swing reported his staff has been investigating one of the referenced incidents and some of the information coming from the body cameras. He adds the importance of perspective in use of force and cited a September 2019 incident where the officer was compassionate and respectful with the individual in crisis. He noted he cannot show the video because it involves a minor, but it paints a much different picture than what was presented at the meeting in public comments. In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Chief Swing has asked City Manager Fialho and City Attorney Daniel Sodergren if he can show the video to individual Councilmembers or if it can be redacted. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Chief Swing responded PPD is seeing an increase in autism in young people in the community and highly recommends increasing PPD's training. Councilmember Narum suggested amending her motion to include autism training completed by next year. Chief Swing acknowledged his support of the training and advised he would need to assess the training and determine if it logistically fits into the schedule considering COVID-19 restrictions. City Council Minutes Page 11 of 12 August 20, 2020