Politics & Government
Community Meeting On Policing In San Mateo Set For Next Week
The meeting is the first of two sessions intended to explore the issue of policing in local communities.
SAN MATEO, CA — The Peninsula Family Service and Thrive Alliance are hosting a public meeting on policing in San Mateo next Monday.
Among the participants are San Mateo Police Chief Ed Barberini and San Mateo County Sheriff Carlos Bolanos. Fresh Lifelines for Youth San Mateo Director Kate Hiester, Public Policy Institute of California Policy Director Magnus Lofstrom, Stanford Master's Candidate Andrew Skelton and SMFCSD Trustee Shara Watkins are also listed as speakers.
Peninsula Conflict Resolution Center Executive Director Malissa Netane-Jones will moderate the meeting.
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The meeting is the first of two sessions intended to explore the issue of policing in local communities. Questions raised during the first meeting are expected to focus on information about police activity and race disparities in San Mateo County and what it means.
Panelists will also examine a real-life case study of obtaining and reviewing police data.
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The session will take place over Zoom on Dec. 6 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Click here to register.
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