Jun 6, 2022BoardMeeting
BoardCity of Hayward Community Meeting
The community meeting focused on California Assembly Bill 481, which relates to the classification and transparency of police-owned military equipment. City officials provided an overview of the legislation, discussed the department's existing inventory, and clarified that the city is not seeking to acquire new equipment but rather replacing existing items as needed. The session covered requirements for annual reporting, public transparency, and policy updates. Additionally, the meeting addressed public safety trends, including violent crime statistics and property crime issues, and provided information on youth engagement programs and opportunities for community involvement with the police department.