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6. PUBLIC HEARING AND OTHER MATTER Item 6a Approval of recommendations for use of Citizens' Options for Public Safe~. (COPS) Al~prol~riation. (SR 01:052) Ms. Michelotti abstained from this item because one of the uses proposed is a grant to the Valley Care Health Center and she is employed as a consultant for this agency. Police Chief Tim Neal presented the staff report. Mr. Campbell asked if the Students Against Drunk Driving will be included in future programs as well as the Every Fifteen Minutes Program. ChiefNeal said the group would be considered. Ms. Dennis appreciated the safe driver program. She asked about replacement of the sidearms and whether purchases would be made from gun manufacturers that provide certain safety features for consumers. Chief Neal explained that Smith and Wesson is the company that sells gunlocks for existing police weapons. He is not aware of any technology that is reliable enough for police use, such as the magnet rings, or other methods. There is a committee examining this issue. Ms. Dennis wanted to make certain that gun manufacturers that sold safety features be considered when the City is considering these purchases. She liked the collapsible batons. She asked if there was any outreach program for the new slogan for the patrol cars. Chief Neal said there was consideration and pointed out there are also legal considerations for what goes on police cars. He indicated the Police Academy was a good sounding board for public input. He said there was a local graphic artist participating. Mayor Pico suggested it would be a good idea for the Human Services Conunission to comment in the furore when a donation is being given to a nonprofit agency. Mayor Pico declared the public hearing open. There being no speakers, the public heating was closed. Pleasanton City Council 8 03/20/01 Minutes