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was useful in plotting active areas for future surveillance; continuing the feeling of safety that has increased in the area; and expanding the collaborative efforts of the neighbors and the Police to work together to seek solutions. Police Chief Bolanos recommended continued negotiations with Trilon. San Mateo County Sheriff Horsley, speaking as a resident and the Sheriff, addressed the Council in support of the Shotspotter System, and agreed with Chief Bolanos' thorough and complete report. He said the County and Redwood City had a good working relationship which included the Street Crime Enforcement Unit and now the Gunfire Locator System. He described the County's efforts to eliminate the dangers associated with gunfire, such as withdrawing support of the annual gun show at the Fair Grounds and support of a ban on junk guns. San Mateo County Sheriff Horsley said the System was a good deterrent, and good use of technology and citizens' tax dollars. He said it was one ofthe solutions the law enforcement community could use to deter crime, and it was a good tool for investigative purposes and the deployment of resources. San Mateo County Sheriff Horsley said the residents of the target area have reported that they hear less gunfire, and they feel safer, and he believed the System was working as a deterrent. Mayor Hartnett hailed the unprecedented era of cooperation between the Redwood City Police Department and the San Mateo County Sheriffs Department and thanked both Police Chief Bolanos and Sheriff Horsley for the leadership they brought to this endeavor. MEMO 3/18/97 San Mateo County Supervisor Ruben Barrales spoke as a lifelong Redwood City resident, and said he had two requests: I) hire more Redwood City Police Officers for street patrol and hire more Deputy Sheriffs; and 2) continue negotiations for the Shotspotter Gunshot Locator System. Supervisor Barrales described his familiarity with the dangers of random gunfire, and said ITom Farm Hill to Fair Oaks the number one concern was public safety. Supervisor Barrales said no child should live in fear nor be a target of violence, and it would be irresponsible of the Council and County if they didn't do everything possible to prevent the dangers of random gunfire. Supervisor Barrales said the technology was not perfect, but the system had decreased gunfire during the trial test period. He spoke in favor of the continued distribution of the flyers announcing rewards for the conviction of anyone discharging a weapon, and urged the Council to continue negotiations for purchase of the Shotspotter Gunfire Locator System. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE ROOK NO. 55 MARCH 17, 1997 MINUTES Page No. 200 PAGE 6