Public Safety Committee
November 19, 2024
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Jestin D. Johnson FROM: Floyd Mitchell
City Administrator Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Alameda County Emergency Medical
Services MOU
DATE: October 22, 2024
City Administrator Approval Date:
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends That The City Council Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) For The Provision Of Medical Equipment, Including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) And Other Emergency Medical Supplies, And For Data Sharing Related To Medical Emergency Responses.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This MOU establishes an agreement between the Oakland Police Department (OPD) and Alameda County EMS to provide critical medical equipment, such as Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), first aid kits, and other life-saving tools to OPD. In addition to the provision of equipment, the MOU (Attachment A) includes data-sharing between OPD and Alameda County EMS regarding medical emergency incidents where the equipment is utilized. This program will enhance OPD’s readiness for responding to medical emergencies and improve inter-agency coordination.
BACKGROUND / LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Alameda County EMS, through a pilot program, has partnered with Avive AED to distribute AEDs in patrol vehicles. This initiative is now expanding to include additional medical equipment aimed at improving response capabilities during emergencies. A key component of the MOU is the sharing of data between OPD and Alameda County EMS to analyze the use of this equipment during emergency calls, such as cardiac arrests or overdoses, and improve operational effectiveness. OPD will retain control over the data shared, ensuring compliance with city regulations and increased situational awareness, for each participating team and also across the regional Bay Area.
ANALYSIS AND POLICY ALTERNATIVES
This action advances citywide priorities of holistic community safety. Entering into this MOU allows OPD to better respond to medical emergencies, including cardiac arrests, overdoses, Jestin Johnson (Oct 30, 2024 16:41 PDT)
Oct 30, 2024
Jestin D. Johnson, City Administrator
Subject: Alameda County Emergency Medical Services MOU
Date: October 22, 2024 Page 2
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and other critical incidents. The inclusion of a data-sharing element will help both agencies analyze response outcomes, improving medical intervention, and decision-making. This collaboration also helps ensure that both agencies are aligned in enhancing public health and safety. Officers will receive the AED’s which will be signed out to them individually. Officers are taught how to use an AED in the Academy and also discuss AED use in the Continued Professional Training (CPT). The data is exempt from the surveillance tech ordinance OMC
9.64 but is treated as HIPPA protected.
FISCAL IMPACT
There are no costs to the City to participate in this program, as Alameda County EMS will provide and maintain the medical equipment at no charge. The data-sharing program will also be provided at no cost.
PUBLIC OUTREACH / INTEREST
No outreach was deemed necessary for the proposed policy action beyond the standard City Council agenda noticing procedures. The immediate availability of AEDs and medical equipment will benefit all residents of the city.
COORDINATION
This agenda item was developed in consultation with the City Attorney’s Office, Alameda County EMS, and OPD’s training and data management divisions.
SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES
Economic: There are no economic opportunities associated with this report.
Environmental: There are no environmental opportunities associated with this report.
Race & Equity: Entering into this MOU will allow OPD to be better equipped and quickly respond to medical emergencies in all areas of the city impacted by critical incidents.
Jestin D. Johnson, City Administrator
Subject: Alameda County Emergency Medical Services MOU
Date: October 22, 2024 Page 3
Public Safety Committee
November 19, 2024
ACTION REQUESTED OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Staff Recommends That The City Council Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To Enter Into A Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) With Alameda County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) For The Provision Of Medical Equipment, Including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) And Other Emergency Medical Supplies, And For Data Sharing Related To Medical Emergency Responses.
For questions regarding this report, please contact Daniel Mullens, Sergeant, at 510-882-8403.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Tracey Jones, Police Services Manager I
OPD, Research and Planning Section
Prepared by:
Daniel Mullens, Sergeant
Oakland Police Department
Attachment (1):
(A): MOU with Alameda County