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through the stressors of the job before they begin working with the community. He reported there is a one-day program offered by Dr. Gilmartin that addresses wellness between officers and their families. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Chief Swing reported it was his vision the Chief would report back to the City Council any policy strategies, crime trends, use of force issues, and complaints that were address by the CAB. He also noted his overall goal of 21st Century Policing would be to strengthen the trust that is already in place in Pleasanton and to strengthen Pleasanton's community policing approach. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Chief Swing explained a guardian mindset is someone who is a caretaker of the community and someone who works in partnership with the community to make decisions that are in the best interest of safety and service. Councilmember Testa complimented the improvement of the PPDs website which has taken a huge leap in transparency. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiries, Chief Swing explained procedural justice is having legitimacy with the community we serve. He noted with procedural justice the community gives the authority to the police department to be policed by the police department because they are viewed as legitimate in their eyes. He further explained the recommendation is that the police department focuses on emphasizing the spirit of the law versus the letter of the law and believes it is exemplified by traffic officers and patrol officers making traffic stops. He noted SROs only making 80 citations or 88 arrests at PUSD also speaks to the spirit of the law. Councilmember Testa expressed concern regarding the number of arrests on PUSD campuses. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Chief Swing reported the diversity statistics are not available on the PPDs website but noted they have made new efforts to hire diversely and have achieved strong results. Councilmember Testa requested PPD's diversity breakdown. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Chief Swing clarified the recommendation to identify a method of surveying recipients of police services promptly is to explore and identify a method to serve those who have been in contact with PPD such as victims of crimes. Councilmember Testa expressed concern it would be a one-sided survey. Chief Swing reported it is common for arrestees to thank the officer for their professionalism for treating them with dignity and respect. He also noted the survey would help PPD evaluate those who have been recipients of PPD services feel about their interactions. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Chief Swing clarified PPD does not keep files on residents, there are no drones for surveillance, they do not use stingray technology, and do not use facial recognition technology. He did advise they use drone programs from other agencies in a critical incident to assist with apprehension for the safety of the community and officers. He advised PPD does use license plate readers for the apprehension of stolen vehicles and wanted subjects. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Chief Swing noted preference for seeking least harm and noted the example of the minor offense court for qualified first time juvenile offenders for non- serious offenses which diverting them from the away from the juvenile justice system. In response to Councilmember Testa's inquiry, Chief Swing clarified the CAB is a model that allows for community input with oversight resting with the City Council. Councilmember Testa commented civilian oversight should be independent and is a primary tenant of 21st Century Policing but does not feel the CAB is actual oversight. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiries, Chief Swing reported to keep the instructor cadre up to date they will be adding two POST-certified procedural justice instructors for a total of four. He noted it is a part of what PPD does organizationally which is why it was not identified in the report but agrees City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 October 1, 2020