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Cupertino officials flag rising sheriff contract costs as public-safety partners outline crime and wildfire responses
Summary
City and county public-safety leaders told attendees at Cupertino’s State of the City address that residential and vehicle burglaries have risen, the sheriff’s office is reassessing ALPR vendor arrangements, and the city is confronting sharply higher contract costs while exploring alternatives with neighboring cities.
Mayor Kitty Moore told the audience that public safety is essential but increasingly expensive, citing sharply rising costs in Cupertino’s contract with the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office and saying the city is working with neighboring contract cities to "understand the cost drivers and seek fair, sustainable terms." Moore said officials are examining service models and phasing options to maintain safety without destabilizing the city budget.
Undersheriff Mike Doty, representing the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office, said the office values its long-standing partnership with Cupertino and emphasized deputy commitment to community safety. "The relationship between the sheriff's office and the city of Cupertino is long standing," Doty said, adding that the office takes pride in serving the community and aims to strengthen collaboration.
Captain Neil Valenzuela presented…
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