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5.A. - Page 4 <br /> Sequoia Station to develop strong and lasting partnerships designed to <br /> standardize employee conduct, develop supportive business practices, and <br /> improve the sense of security at Sequoia Station. This effort is continuing as <br /> additional businesses are contacted and introduced to concepts relating to <br /> employee and patron safety. <br /> The Department has undertaken this task by first identifying key stakeholders <br /> and obtaining their input on their concerns and those of their patrons. The <br /> Department has also sought commitments from these businesses, which will <br /> ensure their involvement in all solutions and their long-term sustainability. The <br /> Department is utilizing its patrol officers to meet with and educate business <br /> owners and their employees about best safety practices, reporting procedures, <br /> and other practices that will potentially influence the success of this collective <br /> effort. <br /> One objective of the business collaboration effort has been to increase <br /> accountability of private security resources. The goal is to ensure that those <br /> providing security services at Sequoia Station take a more assertive role within <br /> the context of their authority in order to meaningfully contribute to the concerted <br /> effort now being mounted. <br /> School Collaboration <br /> Sequoia High School is located just across the street from Sequoia Station. The <br /> proximity of the school has resulted in truants visiting the center during school <br /> hours, and an even larger number of unsupervised youth at the conclusion the <br /> school day. This has presented an opportunity for the Department's school <br /> resource officer (SRO) to work more closely with the Sequoia High School <br /> administration to develop greater interoperability with regard to reducing truancy. <br /> Greater efficacy will aid the Department in reducing youth-based criminal activity <br /> at Sequoia Station while presenting a fiscal incentive to Sequoia High School by <br /> increasing Average Daily Attendance figures. <br /> Interagency Collaboration <br /> While Sequoia Station falls squarely within the jurisdiction of the Redwood City <br /> Police Department, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Transit Police has jurisdiction <br /> over the adjacent transit hub. The Department has requested and has <br /> subsequently received the commitment of additional resources and focused <br /> patrols from Sheriff Greg Munks and his staff, as available resources and time <br /> permit. Assigned Sheriff's Office personnel now participate in weekly planning <br /> meetings with personnel from the Redwood City Police Department and the San <br /> Mateo County District Attorney's Office. <br /> The Department has requested and has subsequently received the commitment <br /> of dedicated prosecutorial staff to focus on cases emanating from Sequoia <br />