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Ogden said other projects related to security would be too expensive since other projects related to the garage were already underway.

“Our current project addresses parking capacity as barriers or fences would be costly and inadequate not only at the roof level but also at all other floors with exterior access,” Ogden said.

However, Brentwood police said there will be discussions about parking garage safety. “This was a very unfortunate and tragic incident,” said Brentwood Police Capt. Walter O’Grodnick. “Safety improvements will be a broader discussion with our engineering and public works departments.”

Assistant City Manager Darin Gale said the city has “no additional comment” on the parking structure.

There have been a number of problems in the parking garage in recent years, such as: E.g., reckless driving, loitering, smoking, and drinking, which causes trash to accumulate, one of the parking garage’s biggest problems.

Due to its close proximity to Liberty High School, it has also become a meeting place for students who skip classes during school hours and, more recently, a location for sideshows.

The parking garage has been included in the city’s 2022-23 strategic plan, with the city council planning to prioritize the parking garage. The city has taken some steps to try to address some of the parking garage’s problems: officers on patrol in downtown Brentwood stop by regularly, a school resource officer stationed in Liberty and other community service officers stop by the parking garage, and the City council has suggested this idea of ​​a youth center as a way to provide students with an alternative option.

According to Ogden and Brentwood police, last Friday’s incident was the “only” time a jumper was involved.

Brentwood police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact them at (925) 809-7911. Individuals who believe they need assistance are also asked to contact the Contra Costa Crisis Center by texting “HOPE” to 20121 and the National Alliance on Contra Costa County Center at (925) 942-0767 Address Mental Illness.