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DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
Agenda Item 3.1
DATE: February 6, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT : Recognition of Outgoing Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia
Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present a commendation to outgoing Alameda County Undersheriff Richard
T. Lucia, in appreciation of his dedicated service to the County of Alameda and City of Dublin.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the Commendation.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia started his career in law enforcement in 1969. His
service with Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) began in 1995, and he was promoted to
Undersheriff by Sheriff Charles C. Plummer in 2006.
Undersheriff Lucia was actively involved in the development and implementation of programs
that have been beneficial to the residents of Alameda County, including the Youth and Family
Services Bureau, "Avoid the 21" D.U.I. campaigns, and Social Services Police Services. He also
helped establish the Tri-Valley substation through the support of Supervisor Haggerty, the County
Administrator, and Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) grants.
Undersheriff Lucia founded ACSO's motorcycle unit through grants and by resolving California
Highway Patrol (CHP) issues with Sheriff Plummer, which resulted in the opening of the CHP's
Castro Valley office. He was also a founding member of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
and BayRics multi -county data interoperability, pioneering the radio interoperability (EBRCSA)
system for 40 agencies in the Counties of Alameda and Contra Costa.
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The City of Dublin recognizes and commends Undersheriff Lucia for the quality services he
provided throughout his career to help keep the community safe for everyone.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Commendation in Recognition of Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia
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Attachment I
A COMMENDATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
Alameda County Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia
WHEREAS, Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia began working in law enforcement in i969, started his career with the Alameda County Sheriffs Office in 1995, and
was promoted to Undersheriff by Sheriff Charles C. Plummer in 2006; and
WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia increased sworn staff by 200 and professional staff by 125, facilitated a retirement plan for sworn staff through MOU
negotiations, and authored the Senate bill which authorized the benefit through ACERA; and
WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia has been actively involved in the development and implementation of programs that have been beneficial to the residents of
Alameda County, including the Youth and Family Services Bureau, "Avoid the 21"D. U.I. campaigns, and Social Services Police Services, and he was essential in
the creation and funding of the Tr -Valley substation through working with Supervisor Haggerty, the County Administrator, and the Citizens' Option for Public
Safety Program; and
WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia established the motorcycle unit through grants and by resolving California Highway Patrol (CHP) issues with SheriffPlummer,
resulting in the CHP's Castro Valley office. Undersheriff Lucia also created the existing Beat and Sector system, which increased staffing and implemented 12-
hour shifts at Eden Township Station; and
WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia negotiated with the Port of Oakland and Oakland Police Department to create Airport Police Services; and
WHEREAS, Undersheriff Lucia was a founding member of the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and the BayRics multi -county data interoperability,
pioneering the system, which became the multiple countywide radio interoperability (EBRCSA) system; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin applauds Undersheriff Lucia's impactful work, providing quality services to keep the communities of Alameda County, and
particularly the City of Dublin, safe.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Dublin City Council does hereby commend Undersheriff Richard T. Lucia on this 6th day of February 2024,
for more than 5o years in law enforcement and 29 years of service in Dublin with the Alameda County Sheriffs Department.
DATED: February 6, 2024
Mayor Melissa Hernand
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