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Redmond outlines World Cup public‑safety, emergency plans: drones, staffing, human‑trafficking training and temporary alcohol permits
Summary
Deputy Director Sarah P. Allen, Deputy Police Chief and Emergency Manager Nathan Hupp briefed council on World Cup planning: two months of staffing increases, drone use, an Everbridge keyword opt‑in for notifications, BEST human‑trafficking training, and the city's application under 'house bill 1515' for expanded alcohol service onto public right‑of‑way.
City staff told the Redmond City Council on Feb. 17 that public‑safety and emergency management preparations for the 2026 World Cup will emphasize visible staffing, coordination with regional partners, and targeted training for human‑trafficking response.
Deputy Director of Planning and Community Development Sarah P. Allen said the city will host multiple watch‑party and activation activities and that the Feb. 17 presentation focused on public safety and emergency preparedness. Deputy Police Chief (as named in the staff presentation) described a "rather robust" two‑month patrol staffing plan for the event window and said Redmond is prioritizing its own coverage; "We are declining to do that so far, and our priority is to take care of Redmond," the deputy chief said when discussing requests for mutual‑aid support to Seattle. Staff also plan expanded activation…
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