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City Council Meeting Minutes October 19, 2021 <br />there has not been much outreach to administrative staff within the school on <br />how to file a complaint. Mayor Hughson asked why wouldn't we have the <br />brochures in the front office to inform all admin/teachers about the <br />processChief Standridge stated they can provide the Superintendent with a <br />brochure, but it will be up to him how this will be provided to his staff. <br />Council Member Garza asked if there are other forms of data being collected <br />that is presented to the community. She is also spoke on how the literature <br />regarding SRO programs states that all stakeholders including the City, ISD <br />and community should all be on the same page regarding the program. She <br />inquired about internal surveys conducted. Chief Standridge does not know if <br />the school district does them. <br />Council Member Baker inquired about Agency 360 being used only during <br />their probationary period? He asked why we are not fully utilizing the <br />program? Mr. Stapp replied that we used a different product, called IA Pro. <br />We acquired Agency 360 for better tracking, electronically, and it produces <br />reports. <br />Council Member Gleason expressed his support and thanked Chief Standridge <br />for his due diligence. Mr. Gleason shared a couple of personal experience as he <br />has a family member that is an educator. The presence of an officer on campus <br />creates a level of safety. <br />Council Member Baker would like to provide amendments to make sure <br />students are safe and to improve this program so students and parents know <br />their rights. He stated there is room for improvement. <br />Council Member Garza stated there are areas of improvement. She stated there <br />are community members that may feel they are unheard and not empowered .to <br />provide feedback. She wants to emphasize that our Police Department is <br />willing to listen to feedback in a constructive way to have a successful <br />program. <br />Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Scott stated there is always room to grow. He stated <br />that Law Enforcement has changed and it is no longer the same department. <br />He asked how many "bad" officers were written up, or question or had issues <br />removed throughout the state or San Marcos since its inception. Chief <br />Standridge stated there have been no removal for behavior during his tenure. <br />Mr. Stapp stated one SRO was removed years ago, but none during his tenure <br />as chief. <br />City of San Marcos Page 5 <br />