Abdul D. Pridgen

Est. 1872 | Population 90,000+

In Brief: San Leandro is located in Alameda County, in the East Bay of the San Francisco Bay Area. The department has 134 members and a budget of approximately $47 M.

Highlights include: Reduced carjacking by 22%, and robbery by 11% / Joined 30x30 Initiative / Explored Q voice app to mitigate bias in interviews / Structured promotional processes to be more objective / Extended job offer to first female lieutenant in department history / Worked with Union to update use of force policy to emphasize sanctity of life, de-escalation, and support safer outcomes / Held Town Hall meetings with Spanish and Mandarin translation available / Initiated dialogue with NNSC for citywide Reconciliation / Began monthly recorded All Hands meetings to improve department communication / Mandated Integrating Communications, Assessment and Tactics (ICAT) and Active Bystandership for Law Enforcement (ABLE) training / Started training all officers in Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) / Instated quarterly recognition program / Increased accountability and service expectations / Revamped new police trainee interview panel to include community members / Negotiated $20,000 retention and resiliency bonus for police officers and dispatchers / Implemented Community Safety Cameras with unanimous Council support / Enlarged Chief's Advisory Board to solicit greater input / Collaborate supremely well with Community Police Review Board and Independent Police Auditor / Fostered employee wellness by creating—potentially first of its kind—program to deliver free healthy meals to dispatchers / Received inaugural San Francisco Bay Area NOBLE Achiever's Award

Est. 1954 | Population 35,000+

In Brief: Seaside is Monterey Peninsula's largest city with approximately 35,000 residents. It is home to second youngest California State University—Monterey Bay. Seaside encircles Presidio of Monterey military housing community and has concurrent jurisdiction. The department has 54 members and a budget of approximately $15 M.

Highlights include: In 2019, reduced violent crime by 14%, use of force by 30%, and arrests by 19% / Reduced overall crime by 12% in 2018 / Worked with GapJumpers to identify and reduce unconscious bias in hiring / Increased female officers by 50% / Changed to more restrictive pursuit policy / Updated use of force policy to increase citizen and officer safety / Established a SNAACK van to drive through Seaside neighborhoods and deliver healthy snacks, schools supplies and sports equipment to community youth / Created social media accounts (Twitter and Instagram) to engage a broader audience / Produced myriad opportunities to build and strengthen community trust through Coffee With A Cop, Party With A Cop, Taco ‘Bout It, Community Listening Sessions, Youth Empowerment Forum, etc. / Held first-ever Department Team Building Day / Bolstered professional development for all levels within agency / Introduced Axon CED and Axon Body 2 Camera / Procured suite of software solutions to enhance efficiency / Ensured entire agency received Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics training / Conducted department surveys to glean officer perceptions and developed training to specifically address their perceived gaps / Began quarterly employee recognition program / Revamped department website to highlight department members outside of executives / Created recruiting team / Revised hiring process to improve efficiency / Integrated SureHire leadership assessment into the hiring process / Held first off-site applicant interview in department history / Negotiated $30,000 bonus for lateral police officers / Directed recruitment video and intentionally selected gender-neutral language, which research suggests appeals to women and minorities / Incorporated community feedback to design School Resource Officer uniform, which community believed would be less intimidating, and secured union support / Implemented Community Camera program / Launched employee Wellness App to improve overall well-being / Initiated national accreditation / Assisted in revising ordinance designed to discourage camping on public property while preserving dignity of those experiencing homelessness / Helped plan and provide safety for Exotics on Broadway—largest public event in Seaside's history / Purchased first all electric patrol vehicles in department history, which are projected to save money and reduce city's carbon footprint

In Brief: Provided leadership continuity during nighttime hours for entire city.

Highlights Include: Responsible for efficient delivery of public safety to entire city / led roughly 125 officers from each of 5 police divisions / helped ensure over 840,000 received prompt and respectful service

In Brief: Led department training, public relations, communications and all fiscal aspects with a $301M ± budget.

Highlights Include: Increased diversity in class 134 by 80% / Led collaboration with National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice / Trained over 1,550 officers in Procedural Justice / Incorporated tenets of the National Initiative for Building Community Trust and Justice and the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing into the police department's training curriculum and strategic plan / Ensured the President's Task Force on 21st Century Policing report was included on department promotional exam / Established Policy Advisory Committee where members of the community had an opportunity to shape department policy / Pioneered Webcast Wednesday to educate citizens about police operations / Spearheaded our Drug Market Intervention (DMI) / Instituted a de-escalation course / Enhanced the in-service curriculum to include Crisis Intervention Training / Created E-Commerce exchange / Amended policy for all uniformed personnel to wear body armor / Increased number of LGBTQ Liaisons / Revised our transgender policy with stakeholder input / Bolstered transparency and accountability by placing policies online / Started Project Secret Santa for officers to distribute gift cards in communities where trust was low

In Brief: Ensured public safety and security 835,000+ residents. 1,145 ± employees & $115M ± budget.

Highlights Include: Reduced crime by 4.1% in 2013 and 4.7% in 2014 / Chaired and helped create first Ethics Committee and Multicultural Committee / Successfully managed over 50 demonstrations / Responsible for creating department Honor Code / Implemented Police Training Officer (PTO) program / Formed Faith-based Intelligence Group / Began random audits to ensure policy compliance

In Brief: Progressive leader responsible for all department training, violent crime investigations, and non-uniformed assignments. 867± employees & $58M ± budget.

Highlights Include: Revamped specialized unit selection process, which bolstered equity / Increased diversity in Robbery, Homicide and Sex Crimes / Served as Meet and Confer Negotiations team member / Successfully bargained for a Captain Assessment process / Developed monthly employee recognition program

In Brief: Forward-looking leader responsible for all department training, violent crime investigations, and non-uniformed assignments. 546 ± employees & $25M ± budget.

Highlights Include: Revised jail affidavit process for better accountability / Established protocol for more efficient and cost-effective presumptive drug testing in the field / Reduced total calls in queue from 11.1% in 2008 to 5.3% in 2009 / Received E9-1-1 Outstanding Call Center Award / Implemented Lab Information Management System (LIMS) to automate lab requests

In Brief: Creative leader responsible for 24/7 delivery of police service to a quarter of the city. 157 ± employees & $14M ± budget.

Highlights Include: Reduced violent crime by 13% / Created Project Cool Breeze to replace or repair air conditioners for elderly / Formed and chaired first committee for recruitment and retention of Code Blue volunteers

In Brief: Change agent responsible for separately leading Internal Affairs, Support Services and Criminal Investigations.

Highlights Include: Trained internal affairs investigators to avoid asking leading and compound questions / Amended Mounted Patrol selection process to incorporate objective, performance-based leadership questions / Diverse applicant chosen to lead Mounted Patrol

In Brief: Servant-leader responsible for separately leading Violent Personal Crimes, Homeland Security, Public Information Officer and Neighborhood Policing District.

Highlights Include: Increased number of sexual assault prevention presentations by 67% / Successfully organized, coordinated, and participated in Security Detail for 55th Presidential Inauguration / Instituted Compstat / Reduced crime by 14%