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Unidentified commenter cites high officer fatigue, urges safety
Summary
During public comment, an unidentified speaker cited survey figures — including 91% reporting routine fatigue and 39% saying they fell asleep at the wheel — and urged recognition of fatigue as a contributor to officer-involved collisions and broader safety risks.
An unidentified public commenter told the meeting that "91% of officers reported feeling routinely fatigued" and that "39% of officers have reported falling asleep behind the wheel," and said fatigue is "a major contributing factor in officer involved collision." The commenter concluded with appeals to "promote safety," urging attendees to "recognize the impact of fatigue."
The remarks occurred during the meeting's public comment period; no formal action, vote, or staff direction on fatigue or officer safety was recorded in the transcript. The speaker framed the statistics as reasons for increased attention to officer health and road safety but did not cite the source of the figures during the remarks.
No follow-up items, studies, or referrals were announced in the transcript. The meeting record contains only the public comment and brief additional remarks — "Oh, god. You all know it took me to get this car. Stay healthy. Yep. Recognize the impact of fatigue." — with no indication of subsequent discussion by officials or staff.
