Media Contact:, Sgt. Tasha Decosta (510) 293-7169 Tasha.DeCosta@Hayward-ca.gov , Hayward Police Department Holding DUI Checkpoint May 21 st, Hayward, Calif., – The Hayward Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint May 21st from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Hayward. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests, but to promote public safety by deterring drivers from driving impaired. During the checkpoint, officers will…
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Hayward Police Department Maintains National Law Enforcement Accreditation by CALEA, Ò, Gainesville, VA, – The Hayward Police Department was awarded national accreditation on March 27, 2021 by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA Ò ) in the Advanced Law Enforcement Accredtation program. The agency was first accredited in 2011. Following a multi-year self-assessment phase and a meticulous site-based assessment of community engagement, policy, procedures, equipment…, Benefits of Accreditation, Controlled Liability Insurance Costs, - Accredited status makes it easier for agencies to purchase liability insurance; allows agencies to increase the limit of their insurance coverage more easily; and, in many cases, results in lower premiums., Reductions in Legal Actions and Resident Complaints, - Many agencies report a decline in legal actions and resident complaints once they become accredited., Greater Accountability Within the Agency, - Accreditation standards give the Chief Executive Officer a proven management system of written directives, sound training, clearly defined lines of authority, and routine reports that support decision making and resource allocation., Improved Support from Government Officials, - Accreditation provides objective evidence of an agency’s commitment to excellence in leadership, resource management, and service-delivery. Thus, government officials are more confident in the agency’s ability to operate efficiently and meet community needs., Increases Community Advocacy, - Accreditation embodies the precepts of community-oriented policing. It creates a more open forum in which police and citizens work together to prevent and control crime. This partnership helps citizens understand the challenges confronting law enforcement and gives law enforcement clear direction about community expectations., Improved Employee Morale, - Accreditation is a coveted award that symbolizes professionalism, excellence, and competence. It requires written directives and training to inform employees about policies and practices; facilities and equipment to ensure employee safety; and processes to safeguard employee rights. Employees take pride in their agency, knowing it represents the very best in public safety., About CALEA, The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc., (CALEA®) was created in 1979 as a credentialing authority through the joint efforts of law enforcement's major executive associations: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP); National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); National Sheriffs' Association (NSA); and the Police Executive Research…
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The Access Hayward logo over a picture of graffiti, a person picking up litter and a person talking The City of Hayward is inviting members of the public to help the City improve its online Access Hayward system of receiving, managing and responding to public service requests. The goal is to make, Access Hayward, easier to use for community members, provide for more efficient response to service requests, and enhance information gathering to allow the City to better identify and prioritize problem areas and issues of concern. To participate in tests of revamped approaches to the service request aspect of Access Hayward, click on one of the following links in either English or Spanish., English, :, rebrand.ly/accesshaywardtesting, Spanish, :, rebrand.ly/acceso-a-hayward, Participants will be asked introductory questions and then invited to work through a set of common service requests and connect them to reporting categories and sub-categories. The entire test is designed to be completed within 10 minutes. To learn more and provide additional feedback on Access Hayward, email questions and comments to Management Analyst Laurel James in the City Manager’s Office…, laurel.james@hayward-ca.gov, .
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A key ring with a house on it The pre-application period to qualify for a new cycle of down-payment assistance lending to first-time homebuyers through Alameda County affordable housing bond Measure A1 is tentatively expected to open as early as mid-June. The program, called AC Boost, provides down-payment assistance in the form of shared-appreciation loans to borrowers with total incomes at or…, Hello Housing, , the nonprofit AC Boost program administrator for Alameda County. Under Measure A1, a total of $45 million has been designated for AC Boost lending. To be notified when the new pre-application period opens to qualify to participate in AC Boost, signup at, www.hellohousing.org/stay_connected, . To learn more about AC Boost, visit, www.acboost.org, or call (510) 500-8840
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Past and present Youth Commissioners The Hayward Youth Commission will hold a public conference on Saturday, May 15, to bring together Hayward youth to learn more about issues impacting their lives and ways to take an active role in bringing about community change. The 2021 Hayward Youth Conference—, Young People Making an Impact in Our City, —is a virtual event that will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 15, and include guest speakers, performances and prizes. The conference schedule is as follows:, 11 a.m. to 11:40 a.m.:, Welcome and Opening—City Leaders, Performances, 11:45 p.m. to 12:35 p.m.:, Session 1 Workshops—Four Concurrent Workshops, 12:40 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.:, Session 2 Workshops—Four Concurrent Workshops, 1:35 p.m. to 2 p.m.:, Closing and Drawings—Student Leaders, Performances Workshop topics will include:, Mental Health/COVID-19, —The impact on youth mental health and strategies needed/supports available to cope, Social Justice, —The importance of young people engaging in activism to impact social change, The Environment, —Why should the environment matter to young people? What are ways they can connect to movements and organizations to protect the environment?, Health & Wellness, —Health topics of relevance to young people and resources to develop healthy habits and incorporate wellness activities in their daily life. To register to attend, go to the conference Eventbrite page, here, . For information on the Youth Conference, please contact Maya Hernandez, Hayward Youth Commission Lead Advisor, at (510) 935-1097, or by email at, alhernandez@husd.k12.ca.us, .
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A person wearing a mask talking to two library staff members Hayward Public Library reopened on May 3 with a new limited walk-in service called HPL Express that allows members of the public to enter the downtown branch during two-hour, limited capacity sessions provided they observe all COVID-19 safety protocols. HPL Express services include self-service check-out of materials and hold pick-ups;…, Retail Stores and Shopping Center, , as well as all posted signage and verbal instructions from staff, including: Entering and exiting the building through the garage side entrance Wearing appropriately fitting protective, face covering/mask, required for all visitors two years of age and older Observing of, social-distancing guidelines, within the library or while waiting to enter Sanitizing hands upon entering the building Staying home if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any, COVID-19 symptoms, No eating or drinking within the library For more information, including all contactless, online and virtual services to continue through and outside of the downtown and Weekes branches of HPL, go online, here, to the HPL website.
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Hayward City Hall on a sunny day The City of Hayward has opened its first recruitment period for applicants to serve on City commissions and task forces since the criteria for appointment was expanded to include individuals who may not be registered or eligible to be registered to vote. Passage of Measure OO in November 2020 municipal election amended the Hayward City Charter to remove language…, Data USA, . The application period for appointment in 2021 to City boards and commissions is now open until June 30, 2021—with current and potential vacancies on the Community Services, Library and Planning commissions and the Keep Hayward Clean and Green Task Force. For more information—including a list of all City boards and commissions, terms of current members, updated eligibility and service…, appointed bodies webpage, on the City of Hayward website. Or contact the City Clerk’s Office at, cityclerk@hayward-ca.gov, or (510) 583-4400.
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 2-8, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 37 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,101 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 2, Weekly Reports Taken:, 193 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 1, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,541 , Theft , , 18, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 12, Robbery , , 3, Vehicle Theft , , 38, Mental Health Calls , , 10, Reports of Gunfire , , 5, Significant Incidents, Robbery:, On 05/02/2021, at 10:40 PM, the suspects approached the victim near the 26000 block of Manon Ave. The suspect robbed the victim, who sustained minor injuries. The suspects fled the scene. (Report #2021-023753), Recovered Stolen Vehicle/Felony Evasion:, On 05/03/2021, at 6:53 AM, an outside agency pursued a wanted vehicle into Hayward’s jurisdiction. The driver rammed an outside agency police vehicle and was later disabled after it lost a tire. The driver was taken into custody in the 26000 block of Adrian Dr. (Report #2021-23789), Theft:, On 05/06/2021, at 10:10 AM, the suspect entered a business in the 28000 block of Mission Blvd and stole property from inside before fleeing the scene on foot. (Report #2021-24586), Vehicle Seizure Warrant:, On 05/06/2021, at 10:53 AM, traffic officers wrote a vehicle seizure warrant for a car that was seen driving recklessly and doing “donuts.” The vehicle was seized in the 27000 block of E 10 th Ave. (Report #2021-024464) , Shooting: , On 05/06/2021 at 7:33 PM, the victim was driving a vehicle in the 25000 block of Industrial Blvd. The suspect drove near the victim and shot at the victim’s car before fleeing the scene. The victim was not injured during the incident. (Report #2021-024716), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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A red image of the State of California More than half of City of Hayward residents age 16 and older are now fully inoculated against COVID-19—with vaccination now available to youths between the ages of 12 and 15. According to the Alameda County Department of Public Health, 52.3 percent of Hayward residents age 16 years and up are fully vaccinated while 71.4 percent have received at least a first…, UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital, , through the hospital’s Oakland Outpatient Center, 742 52 nd Street, Oakland, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Saturday appointments potentially added later. To schedule an appointment, parents and caregivers should call (415) 514-1196, Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Family days at Alameda County community vaccination sites, , including the Hayward Adult School, 22100 Princeton Street, Hayward, Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Fremont High School of Oakland gym, 4610 Foothill Blvd., Oakland, Thursdays, 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; and the Decoto School for Independent Study, 725 Whipple Road, Union City, Fridays, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment, parents and caregivers can go online here or call (510) 208-4829.…
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STATISTICAL HIGHLIGHTS, May 9-15, 2021 , Weekly Arrests , (Includes cite/released): 42 , Homicide, , Weekly Calls for Service: , 2,006 , Assault—Great Bodily Injury, , 5, Weekly Reports Taken:, 196 , Burglary— Nonresidential , , 4, Weekly Complaints, (against HPD), :, 0 , Burglary—Residential , , 2, Weekly Calls Received:, 5,464 , Theft , , 17, This data is subject to change and based on crimes that were reported to have occurred during the time frame of this report. Some reports may yet to be initiated and/or reclassified during investigations. , Theft from Auto , , 17, Robbery , , 7, Vehicle Theft , , 38, Mental Health Calls , , 15, Reports of Gunfire , , 9, Significant Incidents, Assault with a Deadly Weapon:, On 05/10/2021, at 8:30 AM, the suspect approached the victim near the 25000 block of Carlos Bee Ave. The suspect assaulted the victim with an object, who sustained injuries as a result. Officers arrived and took the suspect into custody. (Report #2021-25390), Residential Burglary:, On 05/10/2021, at 12:30 PM, the suspect was seen breaking into a residence in the 25000 block of Calaroga Ave. Officers responded and took the suspect into custody for the burglary and other drug related charges. (Report #2021-25447), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 05/10/2021, at 1:06 PM, officers located an occupied stolen vehicle in the 400 block of W. A St. The occupant was taken into custody. (Report #2021-25446), Recovered Stolen Vehicle:, On 05/10/2021, at 7:26 PM, an officer observed an occupied stolen vehicle as it drove near the 20000 block of Hesperian Blvd. A vehicle stop was conducted, and the driver was taken into custody. (Report #2021-25511) , Recovered Stolen Vehicle: , On 05/14/2021 at 3:11 PM, an officer conducted a vehicle stop near the 27000 block of Leidig Ct in which the car was later revealed to be stolen. The driver of the vehicle was taken into custody. (Report #2021-25644), For additional information, visit: https://www.crimemapping.com/map/ca/hayward, Download PDF
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