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Public Safety

Police Chemical Agent Policies

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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Public comments (2)

OpposedSolly AlpertSep 16, 2026

Argued against providing police with tear gas and chemical weapons, emphasizing historical police abuse during protests and the risk to peaceful demonstrators.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 16, 2026 · 3:23:52 →
OpposedMoni LawSep 16, 2026

Shared personal experiences of being teargassed during 2014 protests and strongly urged the council to maintain the ban on chemical weapons.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:51:57 →