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From: <br />Samanda M <br />To: <br />PublicComment <br />Subject: <br />Public Comment: Police for the Future <br />Date: <br />Monday, June 22, 2020 5:58:55 PM <br />Dear Council, I am writing in support of the many voices calling for reform to the police <br />budgets and policies in Redwood City and by extension, San Mateo County Sheriffs <br />Department. <br />We have an opportunity to be on the forefront of police reform. Let's be leaders and not <br />followers. <br />It is your duty, as stewards of our community, to respond to the needs of all citizens of <br />Redwood City. <br />I am standing in agreement with and calling for changes to: <br />Budget spends: Training for deescalation, bias training <br />Partner with Professionals: To better serve constituents who require mental health, housing or <br />other resources better provided by social service intervention in an effort to decriminalize <br />poverty and mental health issues. <br />Accountability: Community Oversight Committees - one that is a true reflection of the people <br />of Redwood City. <br />Thank you, <br />Samanda Maloa <br />