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Police chief says Measure E funds training and 23 civilian positions; committee invited to tour department
Summary
Police Chief Steve Acosta told the Measure E oversight committee that Measure E supports personnel and a variety of trainings including search-and-seizure and de-escalation; he said 23 unsworn/civilian positions are funded by the measure and invited committee members to tour the department.
Committee members asked Chief Steve Acosta about the roughly $1,000,000 in Measure E spending noted for personnel and training year‑to‑date and what types of training officers receive. Acosta said Measure E funds personnel and training across mandatory POST courses and other development opportunities.
"It could be search and seizure. It could be de escalation tactics," Acosta said, listing training types the department funds. He added, "Our officers are trained to remain professional with anyone they stop. It shouldn't matter if they're a high ranking person or not." When asked to clarify non‑sworn positions covered by Measure E, Acosta said they include community service officers, office assistants, evidence staff and records support and later specified there are 23 unsworn/civilian positions funded by the measure.
A committee member suggested coordinating a tour of the police department to better understand evidence processing, records and 24‑hour operations; Acosta welcomed the idea and said he would coordinate through the city manager. The committee and staff agreed to pursue a tour and additional briefings to inform future oversight of Measure E spending on public safety.
