Chief Sarah Ryan (identified in staff introductions) briefed the audience on police staffing and community safety initiatives. She said the department has about 22 sworn officers and 31 total full‑time staff and emphasized the department’s community‑oriented service approach.

Ryan discussed rising concerns about e‑bike safety and said the department is expanding outreach in schools and community channels and coordinating with the California Highway Patrol. “We are taking the kids’ bikes and calling their parents,” Ryan said, describing enforcement and outreach steps and staff plans to publish enforcement statistics so the public can see action being taken.

On communications infrastructure, Ryan described the regional interoperable radio project (referred to as the Ring project) to replace antiquated equipment and improve radio coverage across coastal terrain. She said the project is expensive and multi‑year but is critical for reliable public‑safety communications in areas affected by fog and weather.