OAKLEY, Calif. (KRON) -- Police reinforcements are coming to Antioch. The Oakley Police Department will provide additional outside help following a vote from the city council. Speaking before the Oakley City Council Tuesday night. Police Chief Paul Beard stated, in his three years leading the department, his sworn staff has increased by 17 officers. The traffic unit is fully staffed. A second school resource officer will be added soon and, a special services team has been established. Antioch Police Department mired in racist text scandal agrees to reforms Beard says that staffing flexibility strengthens his recommendation that the council accept the City of Antioch's request for supplemental police services in addition to the already established mutual aid relationship. "My purpose for this recommendation is due to the fact that we are a public safety agency. Maintaining public safety in the community of Oakley is paramount," Beard said. "I believe, in some measure, the City of Oakley is threatened by what is occurring in the City of Antioch." In response to low police staffing due to state and federal corruption investigations,last year, Antioch approved $500,000 in funds to pay outside agencies to show up as a presence and deterrent in dedicated "hotspots" of Antioch and conduct proactive patrols. Chief Beard says all east Contra Costa County law enforcement agencies received the proposal. He says Pittsburg has signed the agreement and the Kensington police department is still considering it. "My recommendation is that we would only use our special services team to engage in this type of aid for the City of Antioch," Chief said. "I further recommend that we do not send officers to the city of antioch unless they are accompanied by a sergeant." Antioch will pay the City of Oakley $200 per hour for each hour worked, which will cover the officer's salary and other related costs. The agreement is not to exceed four months or $100,000 per agency. Two Walgreens stores set to close in Oakland "Our participation in the request for aid to the City of Antioch would actually -- could help stabilize the east county region, which we are directly part of," Beard said. In a statement, the Antioch police officers association stated the following. "The Antioch Police Department has always valued its strong working relationship with (Oakley police)... and we welcome their support. This collaboration is crucial for residents in both communities." Antioch Police Officers' Association Before the vote, acting Antioch Police Chief Joe Vigil tells KRON4, "When it comes to assistance, we'll take any help our partners are available to offer us."