Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Alameda County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
6 issues in public safety
Immigration Enforcement and Rapid Response
Supervisors addressed recent ICE enforcement actions in Alameda County, expressing concern over reported excessive force during arrests and reaffirming the county's sanctuary and ICE-free zone policies.
Military Leave Benefit Calculation and Policy
A public commenter raised concerns that the county's current calculation of military supplemental pay for deployed deputies improperly treats non-taxable allowances like housing and hazard pay as base salary, reducing family benefits.
Expansion of Child Abuse Forensic Interview Services
The county is expanding its partnership with the CALICO Center to include forensic interviews for physical abuse cases alongside existing sexual abuse investigations, improving trauma-informed responses for children.
Behavioral Health and 'Care First Jails Last' Funding
Numerous advocates and community members called on the board to prioritize mental health prevention funding, supportive housing, and board-and-care homes while shifting resources away from jail incarceration.
Senate Bill 707 Brown Act Modernization Compliance
County staff presented implementation requirements for Senate Bill 707, which modernizes the Brown Act by mandating two-way video and audio for remote meetings, technology disruption policies, and ADA accommodations.
Police Drone Program
Alameda County is testing drones as the first responders to 911 calls instead of police officers. This new approach could completely change how public safety and emergency response work right in your neighborhood.