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Mayor Brown recessed the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The meeting resumed at 9:05 p.m. 19. Continued from November 2, 2021 — Approve Memorandum of Understanding for School Resource Officers between Pleasanton Unified School District and the City of Pleasanton Chief Swing stated the item is a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Pleasanton Unified School District (PUSD) and the City codifying the framework for the roles of the School Resource Officer (SRO) and school administration along with the cost-structure of the program. The goals of the program include providing a safe atmosphere for students and staff, developing greater understanding and bridging support between police and students, balancing enforcement needs while creating support and confidence, and reducing the number of 5150 and 5585 mental health detentions. Chief Swing reported the PUSD Board of Trustees (Board) voted unanimously to support the MOU in late October and requested regular updates on the program's goals and efficacy. The Board recommended two changes to the language by adding the phrase "build relationships" to Goal B along with adding "including, but not limited to, using restorative practices, verbal and non-verbal communication techniques and non-confrontational practices to gain control" to the definition of de- escalation. He stated City staff recommends approving the addition of "build relationships" to Goal B. He added staff recommends deleting "restorative practices" from the definition and adding "when possible" before "non-confrontational." He stated restorative practices happen post-incident and are not a form of de-escalation and there are times in law enforcement when confrontation is necessary. Chief Swing reported the PPD's bi-annual Council updates will now include an SRO update. He added there is also an amendment stating school disciplinary matters related to the safety of the school site may be shared with the SRO. He added there is an amendment to the protocols for arresting a student to specify the act of handcuffing. He noted there is also an amendment to specify adherence to State law about interrogating a suspect without them having the ability to consult with an attorney. In response to Councilmember Testa, PUSD Director of Student Services Leslie Heller clarified none of their staff could put a student on a 5585 hold, and normally they would call the SRO to make the determination. Chief Swing added at the high school campuses there are no resources available other than the SROs to write a 5585 or 5150 because it requires a licensed clinician or licensed therapist — certifications the school counselors do not have. He added the PPD has handled about 250 calls from ValleyCare related to mental health holds, but they are starting a new program allowing the hospital to take on this responsibility. In response to Councilmember Testa, Ms. Heller clarified the agreed-to process between PUSD and the PPD calls for PUSD staff to bring concerns to either the SRO or a dispatched PPD officer to determine if the SRO is unavailable. In response to Mayor Brown, Chief Swing stated if a member of the community is placed on a mental health hold, they try to request an ambulance to handle the transport. He added if an ambulance is unavailable, an officer can provide the transport. For someone at the school to have the authority to authorize a 5150 or 5585 hold, they have to be trained per County protocol. In response to Councilmember Testa, Chief Swing reported the Diversion Program is on pause and not operational. He expects it to be back running by March and any referrals will be held in the interim. They are also evaluating when officers issue juvenile citations and there is a possibility it could become a direct referral. He clarified the City's Diversion Program stopped in May of 2019 and since then offenders have been referred to the County's Diversion Program or its juvenile justice system. In response to Councilmember Testa, Lieutenant Erik Silacci clarified anything short of a serious felony would go through the Diversion Program, particularly if it was a first-time offense. He added the goal is City Council Minutes Page 9 of 19 November 16. 2021