Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2012-2013
Investigation: Deputy-Involved Shootings Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
The Grand Jury finds that the decision by the District Attorney to discontinue the independent review of officer-involved shootings has negatively affected the perception of law enforcement accountability in the county and public confidence in the review process. The Grand Jury further finds the independent 28 review of deputy-involved shooting cases should be conducted by the OIG or the District Attorney.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
The Grand Jury recommends the Board of Supervisors provide sufficient funds to support the comprehensive, objective review and analysis of officer-involved shootings by either the OIG or the District Attorney, or both, as the Board determines is appropriate and necessary.
F2
The Grand Jury finds the Sheriff’s Department and the OIG do not conduct an analysis of deputy-involved shooting incidents to identify the behavior, policy, or tactical issues that are present. The Grand Jury further finds the Sheriff’s Department does not routinely review shooting cases to identify “lessons learned” that can be incorporated in training.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
The Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff consider restoring the use-of-force review process in the Department with a specific focus on the identification of behavior, policy, and tactical issues, and “lessons learned.” The Grand Jury further recommends the review panel include both tactical and training staff.
F3
The Grand Jury finds that there is insufficient communication between the Office of the Inspector General and the administration of the Sheriff’s Department concerning the “lessons learned” from the shooting cases.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that the Inspector General adopt a more proactive review of deputy-involved shooting incidents, beyond simply reviewing the findings of the Department’s internal investigation. Rather, the Inspector General should review each incident with the goal of communicating “lessons learned” to the Department.
F4
The Grand Jury finds the policies and orders of the SSD concerning use-of-force and deadly force are relatively generic and not comprehensive.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Grand Jury recommends the Sheriff initiate a review of the orders and policies concerning the use-of-force and deadly force, and revise those orders as appropriate and legally competent to specifically address topics that are not addressed in the current policies (e.g., shooting at a moving vehicle). The Grand Jury further recommends the Sheriff consider the inclusion of use-of-force policy in tactical and firearms training courses developed and presented in the Department. 29