ITEM #2
RPT 24-081
Fire Chief’s Report
Ha yw ard Fire
Department
Incident Data
June-August 2024
Chief’s report
*Total incident count of 4784 is reflected in
total recorded response of any staffed vehicle.
Chief’s Report
• Recruit Academy
• Resiliency Plan
• Golden Eagle Drill
• Fireworks Report – After Action
• Mutual Aid Update
Fireworks Joint Enforcement Program
The Code Enforcement Division, in collaboration with the Police, Hayward Fire Department, and Street Maintenance, conducted joint operations to address illegal fireworks activity during the annual enforcement operations on July 4th, 2024.
Here are the highlights:
Teams and Locations: Five teams worked diligently to identify 54 locations where illegal fireworks were being used.
These joint efforts allowed us to pinpoint violations across the city.
Citations and Impact: As a result of our operation, we have a pending total of 54 citations.
The combined value of these citations amounts to $81,000.
Our goal is to promote safety and discourage illegal fireworks use.
Ongoing Vigilance: While the operation successfully addressed violations on July 4th, we remain vigilant.
An additional 39 complaints for a total of 93 total Fireworks cases were received throughout July.
Hot spots in neighborhoods like Russ Park, Orchard Ave., and Smalley Ave. continue to be monitored.
Mutual Aid Efforts
By the numbers…
Deployments: 10
Personnel: 25
Total Hours: 2,500
ITEM #3
RPT 24-073
Police Chief’s Report
Corporate
Presentati on
A magazine is a periodical
publication, which can either
be printed or published
electronically.
Presented By : Larana Corporatewww.reallygreatsite.com
Hayward
P o lic e
Department
Incident Data
May 1 – August 31, 2024
Presented By : Chief Bryan Matthews
Crim e
R eporti ng
Ma y – Au g
Cri me Data
Top 5 reported crim es
Comparison of May – August of 2023 and
2024
• Crimes against persons - Down 3%
• Property Crimes – Down 12%
Motor Vehicle
Theft
Vandalism
Larceny
(Basic Theft)
Burglary
Simple Assault
Crim e Trends
Organized Retail Theft (ORT)
Stolen vehicles being used to
ram businesses so burglaries
can be committed
Arson committed primarily
in the Downtown with a
nexus to unhoused persons
Mail Theft continues to be
a significant issue
RESET Operations
successful
CFS - School s
School based calls for service from
January – August 2024:
Campus Data
High School Campuses -
higher need for police
services
HPD has a liaison and
good working relationship
with HUSD (training,
preparedness, etc.)
Data includes police
response during non-
school hours
School # of Calls
Bidwell School 9
Bowman School 15
Bret Harte School 39
Burbank School 40
Cesar Chavez Middle School 56
Conley-Caraballo High School 13
East Ave School 7
Eden Gardens School 19
Eldridge School 35
Glassbrook School 33
Hayward High School 117
Hillview Crest School 12
Longwood Park 5
Longwood School 23
Lorin Eden School 22
MLK School 27
Moreau High School 25
Mt Eden High School 122
Ochoa Middle School 39
Palma Ceia School 11
Park School 15
Russ School 1
Ruus School 11
Schafer Park School 15
Stonebrae School 20
Strobridge School 14
Tennyson High School 94
Treeview School 14
Tyrrell School 19
Winton Middle School 23
Grand Total 895
Flo c k
Cameras
There are currently 50 cameras,
and Hayward will have 83
installed by the end of 2024
Congressional funding is still
pending, and we hope to have it
secured by the end of 2024
Flock Cameras program expansion
LPR technology has helped
solve several crimes including
homicide, robbery, burglary and
auto theft.
HPD Staffin g Up d ate
Includes 13 in Communications Center
21 P rofe ssion al Staff
V acanci es
24 P o lic e Offic e r
V acanci es
1 pending hire, 8 candidates in backgrounds,
and 11 trainees in academy
C onti nuous R ecrui tment24% of Sworn
W o rk fo rc e Un a va ila b le
Includes vacancies, injured, and academy recruits
Questi ons?
ITEM #4
RPT 24-076
Community Emergency Response
Team (CERT) Program Changes
Community Emergency
Response Team
(CERT)
Program Changes
CERT:
Present and Future
• Current CERT Member Count: 122
•
CERT Registration: Now open for the October 5-Day Training Course. • New members will be fully trained and inducted into the CERT program upon course completion.
• Recruitment & Engagement Initiatives:
• Plans to attract more members through hands-on training at the new training center.
These interactive sessions will allow members to provide input on future training topics and curriculum.
• Meetings will start with informal gatherings, encouraging participants to share ideas over food.
Growing the
Program
• Promotional Efforts:
• Launching a new custom logo
• Promotional materials for social media
• QR codes have been designed for easy registration
• Community Involvement:
• CERT members will continue to support local events such as street fairs and the airport open house trunk-or-treat.
• Branded t-shirts, hats, and challenge coins for active members to foster a sense of pride and promote the program further • Youth Engagement:
• Exploration of the creation of a TEEN CERT program, targeting local high schools and colleges.
Planned Trainings:
• Shelter Setup: How to set up shelters, review
the shelter trailer, and conduct a hands-on drill.
• Advanced Fire Suppression: Techniques for
more complex firefighting.
• First Aid/Triage/Stop the Bleed: A
comprehensive session covering essential first
aid, triage, and bleeding control.
• Search & Rescue: Focus on search and rescue
operations.
• ICS & NIMS Training: Understanding and
interacting with the Incident Command System
(ICS) and National Incident Management System
(NIMS).
• VEOCI Training: Operating the Virtual
Emergency Operations Center Software (VEOCI)
platform.
CERT Challenge:
• Invite teams from various
cities and programs to
compete in skill-based
challenges at the Hayward
Training Center.
Long-Term Goals:
• Increase membership and
participation in the CERT
program.
• Establish a CERT structure
divided into 9 districts, with
designated captains to
enhance communication and
efficiency
ITEM #5
RPT 24-078
CALEA Assessment/Update
CALEA Overview
Accreditation Process
Upcoming Dates
Discussion
International Non
-
Profit Association
•
Created in 1979 after civil unrest between LE and
local communities (60s and 70s)
Established nationally recognized standards of excellence and best practices for LE
Grant funded effort by US Department of Justice
Designed by associations (IACP , NOBLE, NSA, PERF)
Considered the “Honor Roll” for LE organizations
•
HPD has maintained CALEA Accreditation since 2011
HPD previously accredited in the 1980s
–
first accredited agency
west of the Mississippi River
Voluntary process
–
only 1% of LE agencies in the nation
Achieved “Gold Standard Accreditation”
–
1% of the 1%
Governed by a Commission Board
•
21 -
member board
Only 11 members are law enforcement practitioners
The rest are members of the public and private sectors (business, academia, judiciary, and non
-
LE local government)
HPD required to appear before the Commission every 4 years for final accreditation approval
CALEA Standards
•
Approximately 500+ standards
–
constantly reviewed
and revised by the Commission
Mandatory or optional
–
based on the size of the agency
Written
directives that articulate how agencies comply with each standard
Requires HPD to
annually
review/update our policies and
procedures to ensure compliance
Submission of annual “proofs”
–
annual audit performed to
ensure ongoing compliance (CALEA appointed auditor)
On
-
site assessment every 4 years (CALEA appointed assessors)
HPD CALEA Manager
•
Full
-
time position to manage the annual and 4
-
year
compliance requirements
Former manager moved into HPD’s Wellness Position
New manager
–
Lieutenant Claudia Mau
Annual compliance audit
•
October 2024
Electronic review of compliance documentation
4 -
Y ear On
-
Site Assessment
•
December 2024
2 CALEA appointed assessors from other parts of nation
On
-
site for several days
Review of compliance documents and comparison of personal observations
of agency operations
Staff interviews (70+)
Community input and interviews
Written assessment report
–
forwarded to Commission
Appear Before the Commission for
Final Approval
•
March 2025
HPD and City leadership travel to appear before the Commission
Chief and Command Staff are interviewed based on content of assessment report
Commission can approve or deny with assigned follow up
If approved, formal presentation of accreditation during dinner
Entire cycle starts all over again