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6.1.D. - Page 7 Attachment#2 <br /> policy or ordinance for consideration at a public meeting by December 31, 2017. <br /> Such ordinances or policies should require, at a minimum. <br /> • Plans to acquire new surveillance technology be announced at public <br /> meetings and other forums to ensure that the community is aware and <br /> engaged when new technology is under consideration <br /> • Any "use policies" related to surveillance technology be readily available <br /> and easy to access on the city or County websites <br /> • Oversight and accountability be supported by posting periodic reports on <br /> the effectiveness of the surveillance tools used in the community. <br /> Partially Agree: The City agrees to provide the public an opportunity to provide <br /> input to the City Council on certain surveillance equipment purchases and to post <br /> governing policies on the City's website. The City believes that existing law and <br /> City Council review at publicly noticed City meetings provides the public with <br /> appropriate oversight when acquiring certain new surveillance equipment, <br /> including a process to review governing policies written for the Redwood <br /> City Police Department. <br /> However, reporting on the effectiveness of surveillance tools will not be <br /> implemented as it would prove to be limiting in the Police Department's ability to <br /> adapt and evolve to changing criminal activity. Further, it would serve to alert and <br /> provide individuals involved in criminal activity an opportunity to more easily <br /> avoid detection or change their method of operation based on the effectiveness <br /> or lack thereof of certain surveillance equipment. <br /> The City Council of Redwood City appreciates the work the Grand Jury did in the <br /> preparation of this report and the value it places on forging strong relationships <br /> between local law enforcement and the diverse communities served within the County <br /> of San Mateo. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> John D. Seybert, Mayor <br /> City of Redwood City <br /> Cc: City Council, Redwood City <br /> Melissa Stevenson Diaz, City Manager <br /> Gary L. Kirby, Acting Chief of Police <br />