Council Public
Safety Committee
Jan 27, 2026
RPT – 26-002
Police Chief’s Report
Hayward Police
Department
Incident Data
November 1 – December 31, 2025
Presented By : Chief Bryan Matthews
Crime
Reporting
Nov-Dec
Crime Data
Top 5 reported crimes
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 Vs. Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
Crimes Against Person – up 8%
Crimes Against Property – down 28%
Crimes Against Society – up 25%
Motor
Vehicle Theft
Vandalism
Larceny
(Basic Theft)
Burglary
Simple
Assault
Crime Trends
There has been an uptick in
the theft of Honda Accord
model vehicles.
The trend of criminals using
apps like FB Marketplace or
OfferUp to set up victims to rob
them is continuing.
Ongoing fraud targeting
elderly victims for
money by phone and
online.
Crime Reporting
Jan-Feb
52 6
Firearms Confiscated
November
-
December 2025
Commercially Made Firearms
Privately Made Firearms
CFS - Schools
School-based calls for service from November to
December 2025
Campus Trends
Elementary Schools (80)
Middle Schools (17)
High Schools (64)
Conley-Caraballo High School (2)
Hayward High School (7)
Moreau High School (13)
Mt. Eden High School (17)
Tennyson High School (25)
Total (161)
The burglary series at multiple HUSD
sites has been cleared. Two suspects
were taken into custody and awaiting
trial.
At least two threats posted to online
social media sites were investigated.
Neither one was deemed to have any
merit, and did not appear related.
Extra patrol was provided to specific
HUSD campuses by patrol.
School/Youth Updates
November – December 2025
Youth and Family Counseling and Social Services Impact
School-Based Prevention and
Early Intervention
• Reached 475 individuals through 189
activities
• Focus Areas:
• 60% Social Emotional Learning
• 31% Mental Health
• 4% Academic Support
• 3% Coordination of Services
• 58 students received more intensive
individual/group interventions.
Total Individuals Served
668
Youth, Families, and School Staff
Office-Based Family
Counseling, Diversion and
Life Skills Training
• Served 135 youth and families
• Referral Sources:
• 33% Schools
• 30% Law Enforcement
• 22% Probation
• 14% Community Self-Referral
90% of clients who completed
services were determined to be
successful
Responded alongside officers to
6 Critical Incidents
HEART Program Updates
Case Management and
Mental Health Linkages
LINK
98 referrals received
83 engagements made
• 65% connected to
existing to services, 19%
client follow-up, 11%
unable to locate, 7%
declined service
86 unique individuals served
• 23 individuals received
ongoing follow-up care
November-December 2025
Hayward Mobile
Evaluation Team
HMET
135 CAD calls for service
Top 3 call types were
Danger to Self (18%),
Welfare Check (16%), and
Misc Public Service (10%)
No instances of use of
force during this reporting
period.
10%
11%
16%
62%
Other City
Departme…
Self
Referrals
Community
HPD
Referral Sources
to LINK
Community Outreach
November – December 2025
Youth & School Engagement
• Youth-focused holiday and community events
Neighborhood & Community Partnerships
• Meetings with Kingdon Hall, Hayward Area Senior Center, and Downtown Library
• Safety and site-assessment meetings with community partners Business & Organizational Collaboration
• Meetings with DHIA and Chamber partners
• Ribbon cutting ceremony at Sprouts Business Plaza
Community Events
• HPD Holiday Toy Drive serving 80+ Hayward families with toys, clothing, school supplies, and bicycles
• Shop with a Cop event
• Light Up the Season event at City Hall
Public Safety Education
• De-escalation training for City staff
• Safety meetings with community and business locations Problem-Solving & Quality-of-Life Response
• Street vendor enforcement operations
• Canal cleanup support with Flood Control
• Ongoing quality-of-life and safety coordination
Unhoused Engagement
November – December 2025
Regis Village:
• 23 of 45 medically frail beds currently filled (permanent placement) • 2 programs active
• Construction is on-going – Navigation Center delayed to May 1st • 8 HPD related incidents, all non-criminal: welfare checks/psychiatric evaluations • COH, HPD, HUSD, HARD, and BACS meet quarterly to collaborate on safety initiatives
Weekes Community Park:
• 10 HPD related incidents:
• (brandishing weapons, assaults, vandalism, drug related crimes) • 3 arrests were made
• Officers logged 37 proactive security checks in attempts to improve site safety and reduce criminal activity.
Notable Cases:
HPD was notified of an unhoused male carrying a metal pole and threatening others at Weekes Park. Officers located the subject and he proceeded to strike a patrol car with the pole and then throw a rock at another patrol car, causing the windshield to crack. Officers were required to use force to gain compliance, the subject was placed under arrest for multiple criminal offenses (HPD #25-068126).
Animal Services
November – December 2025
Shelter Intake 2024 2025 %
Change
Live Animal Intake
Stray, Owner Surrender,
Confiscates, Returns,
Surrender for euthanasia
1829 1949 +6.56%
*Animals include dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, birds, small livestock, reptiles, wildlife.
170
213
53 45
65 27
74 57
42 29
26 27
2024
2025
Top 6 AC Calls for Service
Dead Confined Welfare Check Injured/Sick Vicious Bite
Nov - Dec
Total AC Calls for Service
Nov-Dec 2025
480
Nov - Dec 2024 2025 % Change
Live Animal Intake 227 236 +3.96%
2 6
0 1
2 3
4 5
6 7
2024 2025
Dangerous Animal Hearings
Nov - Dec
4 10
0 2
4 6
8 10
12 2024 2025
Reports of Animal Cruelty 597
Nov - Dec
Community Events and Programs
Community and Adoption Events
❖ Vibes & Smiles and Birdhaus donation drive
❖ Bissell –Empty the Shelters
❖ Light Up the Season
❖ Home for the Holidays
❖ Photos with Santa Paws
❖ Presents and Paws
Pet Food Pantry
❖ 31 households/unhoused residents provided with food for their pets
Trap/Neuter/Return (TNR) Progam
❖ 152 community cats spayed/neutered, vaccinated,
microchipped, provided flea treatment, and ear tipped.
1084 cats TNR in all of 2025 vs 825 in all of 2024. +31.39% increase
Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Voucher Program
❖ 59 vouchers purchased by COH residents to spay/neuter their personal pets.
Volunteer Program
❖ 1320 hours donated by volunteers
❖ Adults, Teens, Interns, and Youth with their Parents
❖ Activities include kennel care, animal socializing, dishes/laundry, transport, making enrichment.
❖ Foster hours not included in total.
HPD Staffing Update
Includes 11 in Communications Center
18 Professional Staff
Vacancies
25 Sworn Staff
Vacancies
7 Trainees in the academy with 2 graduating in February 1 Lateral candidate and 1 trainee candidate scheduled
for the February academy
Continuous Recruitment20% of Sworn
Workforce Unavailable
Includes vacancies, injured, and academy recruits
21 Officers, 3 Sergeants, and 1 Lieutenant
Questions
Questions
Annual Report 2025 Hayward Fire Department.pptx
RPT – 26-003
Fire Chief’s Report
Hayward Fire
Department
Chief’s Report
January 2026
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Staffing Reductions
• Engine 11
• Squad 2
• Mobile Integrated Health Unit
• Public Education Officer
• Fire Prevention Plan Examiner
• Hazardous Materials Inspector
• Route Clerk
Training Chief Officer
EMS Coordinator
Emergency Services Officer
Staff Fire Captain
Fire Inspector (2)
Staff Fire Captain
Hazardous Materials Coordinator
Deputy Chief of Operations
Fire Marshal
Fire Chief
Fire PreventionPermit CenterHazardous Materials
Environmental Specialist
Hazardous Materials Inspector (2)
1 Vacant
Sr. Fire Protection Engineer
Sr. Permit Technician
Sustainability Technician (1)
Fire Services Administrator
Battalion 1A
Battalion Chief
Captain (7)
Apparatus Operator (7)
Firefighter (11)
Battalion 1B
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Captain (7)
Apparatus Operator (7)
Firefighter (10)
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Captain (7)
Apparatus Operator (7)
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Captain (5)
Apparatus Operator (5)
Firefighter (7)
Battalion 2B
Battalion Chief
Captain (5)
Apparatus Operator (5)
Firefighter (7)
Battalion 2C
Battalion Chief
Captain (5)
Apparatus Operator (6)
Firefighter (7)
Management Analyst
Senior Secretary
Secretary
Route Person (Vacant)
Plans Examiner (Vacant)
Management Fellow
Fire Technician
Deputy Chief of Support Services
Public Education Officer
(Vacant)
Questions?
RPT – 26-005
Youth and Family
Services Update
Presented By : Emily Young, Psy.D
Youth and Family
Services Bureau
2025
Annual Report to the
Council Public Safety Committee
January 28, 2026
• 2025 YFSB Program Highlights
• Individual Program Data and Observations
• Outcomes
• Questions/Discussion
Presentation Overview
YFSB Purpose
To offer a comprehensive range of mental
health services, systems navigation, life skills
training, and other social services to reduce and
prevent involvement in the justice system and
address the root causes underlying problematic
behavior.
Program Highlights
January – December 2025
4801 Participants
Youth, families, adults,
and school staff served
$2.3 Million
Revenue generated
through contracts and
grants to offset the
general fund cost of the
programs
One New Program
Added through new
Probation Department
Funding to provide
Gender Responsive Life
Skills Training
13 Critical incident responses
370 Youth and families served
Office/Community Based Services
Family Counseling Juvenile Justice Diversion Positive Youth Development 63%
Of youth seen with at least
one family member
59%17%
15%
9%
Services Provided (n=370)
Mental Health Counseling
Outreach and Engagement
Skills Training and Case Management
NTA Diversion
Referral Pathways to Juvenile Services
Other
Probati
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Family/
Self
Law
Enforc…
School
5 60
83 106
116
YFSB Referral Sources
(n=370)
45%
of referrals came from
HPD and Probation
31%
of referrals came from
HUSD
22%
of referrals came
directly from the
community
84% of youth are not yet system
involved and can be diverted through
services.
School Based Behavioral Health
Service Highlights
3813
youth, families, and school staff
served
83 youth participants in the Summer
Fun PYD Program
The top 3 focus areas were Social Emotional Learning (50%), Mental Health (24%), and Social Skills/Relationship Support (13%). 122
students received more intensive
individual/group interventions
1300 unique activities of service
70%
18%
5%4%3%
Target Population
Students
Teachers/Ot
her School
Staff
LINK Service Highlights
Case Management and Mental Health Linkages Team
400
unique individuals served
729 CAD Calls for Service
58%27%
8%
8% LINK Clients' Housing Status (n=90)
Unhoused
Stable Housing
Unstable Housing
Unknown
The top 3 linkages included connections to shelter/housing resources (31%), food/basic needs (17%), and document readiness (13%). 90 individuals received ongoing case
management, mental health, and
engagement services
LINK Team Referrals
606
referrals
received in
2025
11%
13%
24%
52%
Community/…
Self Referrals
Other City…
HPD
Referral Sources to LINK
LINK Target Population
Among those who received
ongoing support through LINK,
48%
of individuals present at
least two co-occurring
needs related to housing,
mental health, and
substance use.
49% of individuals were
experiencing a mental health
illness
77% of individuals were experiencing
homelessness
22% of individuals were
experiencing a substance use
disorder
Indicators of Success
88%
of youth deemed successful at case closing
97%
of youth participants avoided arrest while
engaged with services
72% of youth reached PCOMS clinical target
483 linkages to services made by LINK team
Questions/Discussion
RPT – 26-006
Aircraft Rescue and
Firefighting Vehicle
Replacement
ARFF 6 Replacement Initiative
Protecting a $300 Million Economic Engine — The Hayward Executive Airport Created by: Deputy Chief Tim Opdycke
Hayward
Executive
Airport
• Reliever airport - Part 139 certification not required • Equivalent to FAA index B airport – Class 4 ARFF
• 122,601 takeoff/landings in 2023
• ~400 based aircraft
• 6 flight schools
• 21 businesses
• >200 hangars
• 6,000 gallons of fuel and 20 passengers
• 2 FBO fueling depots
Current ARFF fleet
• 1994 E-ONE
• Refurbished 2015 – $415,000
• service and parts YTD: $50,000
ARFF 6
• 1994 OshKosh T1500
• Gifted from Oakland Fire - $1ARFF 66
•10-15 years – full support with OEM parts, service, and upgrades
•15-20 years – support becomes limited, parts become
unavailable and may require custom fabrication
•20+ years – support minimal, vehicle should be considered for retirement or refurbishment
Apparatus
life cycle
Fiscal Impact
High Capital Cost & Limited
Revenue: Replacement cost
($1M–$1.5M) with no dedicated
funding source.
Fiscal Constraints: City facing
general fund deficit.
Economic Protection: ARFF
safeguards a $300M annual
economic impact and 300+ local
jobs.
Supports Airport Growth:
Reliable ARFF enhances business
confidence, tenant retention, and
future investment.
Next steps
• Form internal ARFF work group (HFD, HWD, Fleet
Management)
• Prepare and submit AIP/AFG pre-application for FY 2026–27 Grants
• Explore external funding through the Carl Moyer Program • Suggested Make/Model
• OshKosh Striker 4X4
• 14-16 months PO- Delivery
Questions?
RPT – 26-007
Organized Retail Theft
Update
Presented By : Larana Corporate
Hayward Police
Department
Organized Retail Theft - Update
Presented By : Chief Bryan Matthews
ORT Definition
When a person acts in concert w/one
or more persons to steal merchandise
with the intent to sell, exchange,
return for original value
California Penal
Code Section 490.4
Acts as an agent of another individual or group
to steal merchandise as part of an organized
plan to commit theft
Acts in concert w/two or more persons to
receive, purchase, or possess merchandise
knowing/believing it to be stolen
ORT Definition
Recruits, coordinates, organizes,
supervises, directs, manages or
finances another to undertake
previously defined acts or any theft
California Penal
Code Section 490.4
(continued)
Violations punishable by imprisonment in
county jail – not to exceed 1-year
Violation committed on 2 or more
occasions w/in 12-month period and
aggregate value of merchandise exceeds
$950
ORT Data
Top 5 reported locations
Jan 2024 – Dec 2024 Vs. Jan 2025 - Dec 2025
In Hayward – down 73%
Similar Sized N. California Agencies – increases
Shoplifting/Grand Theft – similar reductions (all)
Southland
Mall Retailers
Liquor
Stores Collector
Items
Jewelry
Stores
ORT Trends
Recent cases involving
jewelry stores being
targeted (20+ people). San
Ramon incident – shot fired
Offenders use stolen vehicles
and often conduct
surveillance/gather
intelligence before theft occurs
Offenders coordinate
efforts and commit ORT
across Bay Area
jurisdictions (many
w/nexus to Hayward
490.4 PC
Offenses
2024 v. 2025
490.4 PC
Hayward
2022 - 2026
Questions
Questions
RPT – 26-008
Proposed 2026 Agenda
Planning Calendar