Public Safety

Law enforcement partnership

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

Public comments (7)

SupportiveRowena TurnerSep 16, 2026

Former Monte Sereno mayor and CERT volunteer strongly endorsed the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department partnership based on her positive experience.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 3:48:30 →
SupportiveDr. JJ SalpheelSep 16, 2026

Longtime resident who favored closer Saratoga-Los Gatos integration, noting the police chief's presence all night while no sheriff appeared.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 3:56:30 →
SupportiveJonathan KnowlesSep 16, 2026

President of the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Foundation described how the foundation broadened community participation in public safety and invited Saratoga into that model.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 3:58:42 →
SupportiveMichael TsahirisSep 16, 2026

Fifty-year resident and father of three said the proven Los Gatos/Monte Sereno model 'makes all the sense in the world.'

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 4:04:24 →
SupportiveMike FrangadakisSep 16, 2026

Cited his decades under both the Sheriff and Los Gatos PD, saying the sheriff is 25 minutes away while the local chief is 10-12 minutes away.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 4:05:30 →
SupportivePatrick MocklerSep 16, 2026

Speaking also for his parents, urged the council to have 'the conviction to lead' and move forward with the partnership, citing the roughly 20% county cost increase.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 4:03:34 →
SupportiveDiana SchriabelSep 16, 2026

COO of Jewish Silicon Valley praised the Los Gatos department's security partnership with her high-needs facility and endorsed the opportunity for Saratoga.

City Council - Sep 16, 2026 · 4:08:20 →