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Newark staff emphasize police‑community partnership and county fire contract amid staffing needs
Summary
Lieutenant Sandoval and City Manager David Benoon described Newark’s public safety approach: police staffing is limited (about six officers commonly on patrol), a new crime analyst helps target resources, and fire services are provided under contract by the Alameda County Fire Department; city will pursue recruitment and community volunteer partnerships to bolster public safety.
At the candidates’ briefing, public safety leaders described how Newark provides police and fire services and what residents can do to help.
Lieutenant Sandoval, speaking for the Newark Police Department with the chief and captain absent, said the department uses a crime analyst to identify trends and direct resources, operates recruitment and FTO programs, and runs community engagement…
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