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San Gabriel police chief outlines staffing shortfalls, new cameras and community outreach
Summary
Chief Elizalde gave a detailed update on the police department’s staffing shortages, technology upgrades (20 Flock cameras), mental‑health and wellness partnerships, recruitment efforts, and plans for facility improvements, while council members probed responses to homelessness and patrol staffing strategies.
San Gabriel Police Chief Elizalde delivered an extensive review of the department’s operations, telling the City Council that staffing shortfalls and aging technology are the department’s biggest near‑term challenges while also outlining recent investments and partnerships.
The chief said 17 of 20 Flock vehicle‑license‑plate cameras have been installed and are operational; the remaining three cameras were expected to be active within days, and staff training and policy work were underway before regular use. He described work to replace or upgrade the department’s CAD/RMS and body‑worn/in‑car camera systems and said the department is evaluating vendors for a…
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