Alameda County Board of Supervisors' Public Protection Committee - October 6, 2026

Note: The agenda listed this meeting for September 24, 2026, but the provided metadata specifies the meeting date as October 6, 2026. The following summary reflects the metadata date.

Chair Supervisor Elisa Márquez presided; Supervisor Nate Miley was absent (hosting the 37th annual Healthy Living Festival). The committee heard two informational presentations and no public comments were made.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No members of the public spoke on either agenda item or on non‑agenda items.

Discussion Items – Item 1: College and Career Opportunities for Students at the Juvenile Justice Center

The Alameda County Office of Education (ACOE) presented an update on post‑secondary programs at the Juvenile Justice Center (JJC). Presenters included Chief of Schools Eric Guthertz, Deputy Chief Dr. Lucia Moritz, and Executive Director Jessica Goode.

• Student Demographics (current snapshot): 68 students (grades 6–12 and post‑secondary). 60% are special education (vs. 16.3% in Oakland Unified); 42% unhoused (vs. 6.8% in OUSD); 34% foster youth (vs. 0.5%); 17% English language learners; 100% socioeconomically disadvantaged.
• Post‑Secondary Program: Launched ~two years ago. 23 full‑time college students enrolled at JJC/Camp Sweeney; 3 attending four‑year universities off‑site as part of “step‑down” placements. Partners include Laney College, UC Berkeley (Underground Scholars), CSU East Bay, and others. Students can earn AA, ADT, or BA. Career certifications offered (forklift, OSHA 30/10, hazmat, etc.).
• Success Story: One student moved from disengagement to earning a BA from UC Berkeley while in custody.
• Areas for Growth: Balancing foundational skill‑building with college coursework; limited technology access within a secure facility; challenges bringing CTE equipment into the facility.
• Supervisor Marquez’s Questions and Remarks:
  • Asked for comparative demographics for Hayward Unified School District.
  • Inquired whether students arrive with known IEPs or are diagnosed at JJC (response: most have IEPs, but some are identified at JJC).
  • Asked about career interest assessment (response: individualized intake process).
  • Asked about post‑release support (response: probation contracts and college re‑entry programs).
  • Asked about recidivism tracking (response: probation tracks closely; ACOE also tracks its participants).
  • Expressed strong support and gratitude for the partnerships and investments, stating that “this investment is paying off” and that the goal is to prevent youth from ending up at Santa Rita Jail.

Discussion Items – Item 2: Axon Renewal – Strengthening Public Safety Technology and Operations

Captain Dan Brody (Sheriff’s Office Support Services) presented a proposal to renew and expand the Axon contract before the current agreement expires in August 2027.

• Current Contract (OSP 7): Tasers 7, body cameras, evidence.com storage, limited VR training, basic PrepRed 911, 37 TB third‑party storage.
• Proposed Renewal (OSP 10):
  • Upgrade to Taser 10 (maximum range 45 ft, 10 individually targeted probes, no drive‑stun capability).
  • Connected body cameras with live streaming, Axon Assistant (real‑time translation), and policy chat.
  • Expanded VR training (full suite).
  • Fleet 3 in‑car forward‑facing and interior cameras (no ALPR; that will be handled separately).
  • FuSicS real‑time information center (for jail and patrol).
  • Draft One AI‑assisted report writing (not generative AI; based solely on body camera transcripts).
  • Enhanced PrepRed 911 (assistive dispatch, non‑emergency triage, automated QA).
  • Redaction Assistant and increased third‑party storage to 130 TB.
• Financial Rationale: Early renewal locks in 2026 pricing, reducing costs by 21.5% over the five‑year contract. No accelerated payment; first payment due August 2027.
• Implementation Timeline: Taser 10 rollout in early 2027; software features (translation, policy chat) can be activated quickly; Draft One deliberately delayed to August 2027 for policy and training development; fleet cameras installed gradually.
• Data Governance: Agency controls all data; Axon does not access data except for authorized support; federal agencies (ICE, DHS) have no access; sharing with partner agencies is audited and revocable.
• Supervisor Marquez’s Questions and Remarks:
  • Asked about Taser 10 safety and fatality statistics (Captain Brody offered to provide numbers).
  • Requested examples of Northern California agencies using the new technology (50 CA agencies use Draft One; 220+ use Taser 10).
  • Asked about accuracy evaluation for AI policy tool (response: collaboration with DA’s office on Racial Justice Act compliance).
  • Asked about video redaction practices (response: required for public release under CPRA; AI reduces manual time but human review still required).
  • Asked about communication with deaf community (response: currently use writing; some deputies know ASL).
  • Asked about timeline for full board presentation (response: will present to Municipal Advisory Councils, then to full Board of Supervisors in December for contract approval; Supervisor Márquez recommended a scaled‑down presentation for public engagement).
  • Asked about data access safeguards and policy violation consequences (response: unauthorized access is a crime).
  • No opposition expressed; the item was informational only.

Key Outcomes

• No votes or formal actions were taken on either item.
• The Juvenile Justice Center post‑secondary program received strong commendation; continued partnership and tracking of recidivism were noted.
• The Axon contract renewal will proceed to presentation before the Municipal Advisory Councils and then to the full Board of Supervisors for approval in December 2026.
• Implementation of Draft One is deferred to August 2027 to allow adequate policy and training preparation.
• Supervisor Márquez directed that the Axon presentation be shortened and tailored for broader public understanding at the full board meeting.