OAKLEY, Calif. (KRON) — Police reinforcements are coming to Antioch. The Oakley Police Division will present further outdoors assist following a vote from town council.
Talking earlier than the Oakley Metropolis Council Tuesday night time. Police Chief Paul Beard said, in his three years main the division, his sworn employees has elevated by 17 officers. The visitors unit is absolutely staffed.
A second college useful resource officer might be added quickly and, a particular companies workforce has been established.
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Beard says that staffing flexibility strengthens his suggestion that the council settle for the Metropolis of Antioch’s request for supplemental police companies along with the already established mutual support relationship.
“My purpose for this recommendation is due to the fact that we are a public safety agency. Maintaining public safety in the community of Oakley is paramount,” Beard mentioned. “I believe, in some measure, the City of Oakley is threatened by what is occurring in the City of Antioch.”
In response to low police staffing as a result of state and federal corruption investigations,final 12 months, Antioch accredited $500,000 in funds to pay outdoors companies to point out up as a presence and deterrent in devoted “hotspots” of Antioch and conduct proactive patrols.
Chief Beard says all east Contra Costa County regulation enforcement companies obtained the proposal. He says Pittsburg has signed the settlement and the Kensington police division continues to be contemplating it.
“My recommendation is that we would only use our special services team to engage in this type of aid for the City of Antioch,” Chief mentioned. “I further recommend that we do not send officers to the city of antioch unless they are accompanied by a sergeant.”
Antioch pays the Metropolis of Oakley $200 per hour for every hour labored, which can cowl the officer’s wage and different associated prices. The settlement is to not exceed 4 months or $100,000 per company.
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“Our participation in the request for aid to the City of Antioch would actually — could help stabilize the east county region, which we are directly part of,” Beard mentioned.
In an announcement, the Antioch cops affiliation said the next.
“The Antioch Police Department has always valued its strong working relationship with (Oakley police)… and we welcome their support. This collaboration is crucial for residents in both communities.”
Antioch Police Officers’ Affiliation
Earlier than the vote, performing Antioch Police Chief Joe Vigil tells KRON4, “When it comes to assistance, we’ll take any help our partners are available to offer us.”
