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2. Where is the justification to move funding for 12 sworn police officers to fund a Forensic Services, <br />Supervisor, six Forensic Specialists, four Police Service Officers, three Police Investigative <br />Specialists, and two Police Services Dispatchers? The staff report provides NO justification. Just <br />a request for action. While sworn police officers play a crucial role in maintaining public safety, <br />professional staff can perform specific tasks and functions within the department. By reallocating <br />funding to hire Police Service Officers, Dispatchers, and other specialized staff, we can free up <br />sworn officers to focus on core policing duties, such as patrol and crime prevention, thereby <br />maximizing the efficiency of our overall workforce. The addition of Forensic Specialists and <br />Police Investigative Specialists will significantly enhance our department's investigative <br />capabilities. These professionals bring specialized skills and training in evidence collection, <br />analysis, and crime scene processing, which are essential for solving complex cases. In some <br />cases, professional staff positions may offer a more cost-effective solution than sworn officers, <br />particularly for roles that do not require the authority to make arrests or carry firearms. We can <br />optimize our budgetary resources without compromising public safety by reallocating funding to <br />hire professional staff where appropriate. <br />Agenda Item No. 25 - Youth Commission Alternatives. A question came in from a Councilmember <br />asking; <br /> <br />1. Could Option 3, a Youth Advisory Committee, have the members appointed by the Council, <br />instead of appointed by staff, and have meetings held with any number of members present and <br />not subject to the Brown Act? When the council votes to create a commission or appoints <br />members it creates a legislative body subject to the Brown Act. If the goal is to avoid the body <br />being a legislative body (so they can meet virtually) the only way is to make the group more like <br />an advisory group. <br /> <br />We will see you all tomorrow night. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Steven A. Mendoza <br />Assistant City Manager <br />20 Civic Center Plaza (M25) <br />Santa Ana, CA 92701 <br /> <br />T: (714) 647-5246 <br />F: (714) 647-6549 <br />www.santa-ana.org/cda <br />smendoza@santa-ana.org <br /> <br />The mySantaAna mobile app puts the power of the Santa Ana city government in the palm of your <br />hand! The free app alllows residents to quickly and easily report issues to the City, access City <br />services, and find news and events. <br />Download the App: <br /> <br />Click here to report an issue directly from the City website. <br /> <br />3 <br /> <br />