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b. SB 1421: Police Misconduct and Use of Force became law in 2018. How do you <br />respond to requests under the California Public Records Act for personnel records <br />made available by SB 1421 (2018)? <br />a. How many requests have you received? <br />b. Have you denied any requests? If so, for what reasons? <br />c. How long does the typical response take? <br />3. The clear-cut need for formal, community-based agencies/organizations that would deal <br />with issues such as: mental health, learning disabilities, family conflicts, etc. These <br />organizations would work separately and in tandem with the police. Many police <br />departments are deeply concerned that their officers are not trained for these conflicts. <br />These independent agencies would minimize this concern. <br />This would require transferring funds currently allocated to police for said conflicts- which <br />they are insufficiently trained to handle. We could look to other cities, such as Eugene, <br />Oregon, that have successfully created outside agencies that work solo and in tandem with <br />police. Just this morning San Francisco's chief of police, Chief Scott, acknowledged his <br />willingness to reallocate a portion of his budget for such concerns. This is not an <br />unreasonable improvement. <br />California has traditionally been one of the most secretive states in our country concerning police <br />transparency and accountability. However, important laws have been recently passed that would <br />increase transparency and accountability. We would like to see our cities rise above the California <br />norm and become shining examples of better policing. <br />We look forward to speaking with you again. <br />Lauren Cory, Mid -Peninsula ACLU Volunteer Chapter Chair <br />