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Findings and Recommendations 9 findings
F1
There are at least three possible agencies that may investigate a use of force incident involving the Sheriff’s Office.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
The agency or agencies responsible for investigating a use of force incident involving the Sheriff’s Office depend on the severity of force and if it resulted in injury or death.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
During the hiring process, selection of candidates for police officer training is detailed and thorough.
No recommendations for this finding
F4
CIT training provides effective techniques for law enforcement officer to engage with persons in mental crisis or intoxicated with drugs or alcohol.
No recommendations for this finding
F5
CIT training may reduce or eliminate the need for a law enforcement officer to use force.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
A substantial number of law enforcement officers in the County have not yet attended CIT training.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
The Sheriff should consider broadening and enhancing CIT training to educate all law enforcement officers.
R2
The Sheriff should consider coordinating with the Contra Costa Police Chiefs Association in their effort to create additional CIT training in the County.
R3
The Sheriff should consider researching methods to document the effectiveness of CIT training, and identifying funds to do so.
F7
The Sheriff’s Office does not have a method to provide updated CIT training material for past attendees of CIT training.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
The Sheriff should consider providing annual updates of CIT training course materials to police departments in the County, and identifying funds to do so.
F8
The Sheriff’s Office does not operate a MHET team.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Sheriff should consider conducting a feasibility study to determine the benefits of establishing additional MHET teams.
F9
The Sheriff’s Office has not studied whether implementing a MHET team would be an effective way to reduce the number and severity of Sheriff deputy responses to mental health related calls.
Related Recommendations (1)
R5
The Sheriff should consider conducting a feasibility study to determine the benefits of establishing additional MHET teams.
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Contra Costa County Sheriff
Elected County Office