DATE: November 14, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Acting Chief of Police
SUBJECT: HPD Jail Assessment: Review of Findings and Recommendations from the HPD Jail Assessment Report
RECOMMENDATION
That Council reviews the independent Jail Assessment Report (Attachment II), which was authored by the Jensen Hughes project team, and provides feedback on staff recommendations for future jail operations within the Hayward Police Department (HPD).
SUMMARY
In an ongoing effort to evaluate operational efficiencies and explore ways to improve service delivery, the Hayward Police Department hired a project team of subject matter experts from Jensen Hughes, a nationally recognized firm, to conduct an independent assessment of the HPD’s Jail. The project team examined the HPD Jail facility, staffing levels, operational policies and procedures, and the overall impact on the HPD’s operational effectiveness in providing services to the City. The project team authored an associated report, which outlines assessment findings and makes recommendations for policies, and procedures, as well as operational and organizational changes to ensure the HPD is adhering to industry best practices. The Jail Assessment Report also highlights the value of maintaining a Jail facility within the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I Staff Report
Attachment II Jail Assessment Report