The Court approved changes to the county's contract patrol program, setting a 65% contractor / 35% county cost split as the new standard, and directed staff to develop a process for a 60/40 split in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods, plus an additional strategy for underserved areas outside the program.

What it means for you

Residents in areas with contract patrol service may see adjustments to how patrol costs are shared between the county and contractors; residents in economically disadvantaged or underserved neighborhoods could gain access to new patrol options once staff returns with proposals.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, amending the county’s contract patrol policy to allow for 65% (contractor) and 35% (county) split contracts; requesting that the County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the County Administration, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget and county law enforcement agencies, return to Court with a proposed process and eligibility criteria allowing a 60:40 contract patrol agreement in cases where neighborhoods are significantly economically disadvantaged; and that an additional strategy be considered for underserved areas outside of the contract program. The motion carried by the following vote: (3-1)

How each member voted

3–1, per the official record.