Pleasanton police chief reports resignation; resident urges accountability over children's case

At the June 1 Pleasanton City Council meeting, Police Chief Tristan Snyder reported department activity and a staffing change: "As of May 24th, 2026, Sergeant Ross resigned," Snyder said, leaving the department with the chief, the K9 handler and a single part-time officer.

Chief Snyder also summarized routine activity — calls for service, traffic stops, fishing-license matters and arrests — and noted that the state reimburses the city for certain enforcement hours under campaigns such as 'Click It or Ticket.' The council asked the chief to review how K9 pay is administered; Snyder said he would talk to the county K9 handler about pay arrangements.

During public comment, Jessica Huntley — identified in the record as a member of the public — sharply criticized the council and said she was concerned that Sergeant Ross's departure left her children's case "wide open." Huntley said she wanted to see some council members recalled and used profane language when addressing the council; no formal response to her call for recalls is recorded in the meeting minutes.

Council members did not record a formal action in response to Huntley's remarks on the public record. The council later proceeded with regular business and personnel items.

What happens next: Chief Snyder will coordinate with county K9 handlers on pay issues; no timeline for a staffing replacement was provided at the meeting.