![]() ![]() Shortly after becoming chief, Luhnow formed a body of community advisors and put community members on hiring and policy committees. So far, Luhnow told the council, the Restorative Justice program has reunited 62 people living on the streets with their families. The faith-based street outreach program is known for its relentless approach to connect those on the streets with needed resources. Luhnow also directed the police Restorative Justice program to collaborate with CityNet. Together, they will be better equipped to prevent tense situations from escalating into violent encounters. Councilmember Kristen Sneddon highlighted how the chief promoted the At Ease program that allows officers to obtain psychological counseling without their superiors’ knowledge.Ī proponent of community policing, Luhnow allocated funds for one co-response officer to work with mental-health case workers trained in handling acute crisis situations. Lieutenant Shawn Hill has been appointed head of a new Community Accountability Unit, while officers Adrian Gutierrez and Heather Clark will become new community liaison officers, actively seeking community partnership. Under Luhnow, Santa Barbara’s police will, within the next six months, hit the streets wearing body cameras. In fact, under Luhnow’s watch, “The Task Force on 21st Century Policing” - released by the National Police Foundation - became required reading for any Santa Barbara officer competing for a promotion. “If it sounds like I’m bragging,” she told the council, “it’s because I am.”Ĭouncilmembers were quick to praise Luhnow for moving the department’s culture into a more progressive - frequently described as a “21st century” - direction. Her officers drove to Fresno when disinfectants were hard to find here. Within her department, the number of COVID cases stayed in “single digits.” Safety and hygiene was stressed. The year 2020, Luhnow reported, was one “like no other.” COVID-19 claimed the lives of 208 law enforcement officers nationwide. Because of them, I am in a position where I’m going to move on and feel comfortable.”Īfter a 35-year career in law enforcement - five spent at the helm of the Santa Barbara Police Department - Luhnow will retire as a sworn officer two weeks from now to pursue her passion for police wellness, emphasizing fitness and nutrition and offering little tolerance for bagels, let alone doughnuts. ![]() On the state of policing, she said, “You have amazing officers. ![]() Police Chief Lori Luhnow spoke with emotion as she gave her farewell report to the Santa Barbara City Council Tuesday morning, January 26. ![]()
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