Mpo October 7, 2020 The Honorable Michael Carrozzo Superior Court Presiding Judge County of Santa Barbara*

R1

That the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, the Probation Department, the District Attorney and the police departments of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Guadalupe and Lompoc pool their resources to establish a comprehensive database that includes a gang roster across jurisdictions. Response: Will not be implemented In 2018 AB 90 was introduced to mandate a moratorium on the use of the Cal Gang database until the Attorney General certified that the purge required by statute had been completed. As a result, the requirements enacted by regulations made it a challenge to use and maintain the database that had been shared by agencies for decades. Additionally, a recent audit and complaint investigation of a major California law enforcement agency has called the accuracy of the database into question. Based upon 100 CIVIC CENTER PLAZA, LOMPOC, CA 93436 PHONE: 805-736-1261 FAX: 805-736-5347 The Honorable Michael Carrozzo October 7, 2020 these current concerns and the burden of maintaining a comprehensive database it does not appear to be prudent to develop a county wide database.

R6a

That the Santa Barbara County District Attorney form a consortium including the Santa Barbara Sheriffs' Department, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department and the Police Departments of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Guadalupe to hire a full-time crime analyst and share data to reduce gang crime. Response: Will not be implemented Although the potential for gang activity to cross jurisdictional boundaries exists, it is more of an anomaly than a common occurrence. Nonetheless, it is a sound practice for agencies to have ongoing dialogue and communication regarding gang crime trends. There is currently a proposal to reinstitute monthly meetings for detective personnel within the County. Another challenge is the current staffing level of the Lompoc Police Department that led to the suspension of the gang enforcement unit. It is anticipated that the gang unit will not be reactivated for another year. The use of a crime analyst would be beneficial but the current pandemic, coupled with the uncertainty of the effect it may have on the economy and anticipated budget deficits, would not make it a feasible venture at this time. Additionally, the restrictions and requirements that were previously stated for maintaining a shared database would also be applicable for this proposed position.

R6b

That the Santa Barbara County District Attorney form a consortium including the Santa Barbara County Sheriffs' Department, the Santa Barbara County Probation Department and the Police Departments of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara, Lompoc and Guadalupe and hire staff that would apply for grants to fund anti-gang programs. Response: Will not be implemented The cost of this position would be shared by the members of the consortium. Given the current economic forecast and uncertainty, it is unlikely that all of the members would be able to contribute to this position because of potential layoffs and the priorities of filling existing vacant positions. The Lompoc Police Department currently has 6 sworn positions that are vacant and are the hiring priority for the department. Additionally, Lompoc has a dedicated grant writer that has been tasked to pursue and identify public safety grants. The Honorable Michael Carrozzo October 7, 2020

R7

That the Lompoc City Council fund a new and secure radio system for the Lompoc Police Department. Response: Will not be implemented The current radio system is outdated; however, the system is accessible due to current technology and multiple applications. The Department has been evaluating several radio systems and is currently obtaining quotes from potential vendors. Until a funding source is identified it is unlikely that the radios will be replaced. Preliminary estimates are in excess of $1,000,000. Additionally, the acquisition of new radios has been downgraded as the top equipment priority due to public demand that the Department equip all officers with body cameras. Additionally, Lompoc has a dedicated grant writer that has been tasked to pursue and identify public safety grants. Sincerely, Sporne Jenelle Osborne, Mayor City of Lompoc C. Santa Barbara County Grand Jury Santa Barbara County Courthouse 1100 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 C. Honorable Lompoc Mayor Pro Tem and Council Members Jim Throop, City Manager .