4 15 473 4 10 4 F "Sheriff Oversight: The Time Is Now" (June 15, 2022)

The Marin County Sheriff is an elected official and is not subject to necessary and effective county government and community oversight. Response: Partially Disagree. While state law provides for the Board of Supervisors to supervise the conduct of county officers, the California Government Code also provides for the Sheriff to have exclusive authority in certain areas. The Board of Supervisors agrees that establishing a community oversight commission consistent with AB 1185 would provide a greater opportunity for community input on Sheriff programs.

There is a long history of distrust between many residents of Marin City and the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Partially Disagree. Although we are aware that there is distrust in the community, it is difficult to objectively state the length and the extent of distrust.

The Marin County Sheriff's Office has not adequately acknowledged community issues or concerns even when they are voiced directly to the Sheriff's Office. Response: Partially Disagree. We cannot speak to issues voiced directly to the Marin County Sheriff's Office by individuals; however, the Board is supportive of establishing a commission consistent with AB 1185. There is a wide range of opinions regarding whether the Sheriff's Office has adequately acknowledged community concerns.

Marin County resident� cjo not currently have an effective forum to express concerns about the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. FS. Due to the Marin County Sheriff's Office field training program and short assignments, there is limited opportunity to build good community relationships between Marin City residents and Marin County sheriff's deputies. Response: Partially Disagree. Without a more thorough analysis, it is difficult to conclude whether the field training program results in limited opportunities to build good community relationships between Marin City residents and the Marin County Sheriff's deputies. There are likely a number of strategies that could provide opportunities to build better community relationships with Marin City. County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations Sheriff Oversight: The Time Is Now June 15, 2022

The Marin County Sheriff's Office has failed to provide adequate community outreach after significant events that affect Marin City. Response: Partially Disagree. Without additional information, it is difficult to make a conclusive statement; however, the Board of Supervisors supports the creation of a community oversight commission consistent with AB 1185 to ensure there are opportunities for community outreach and dialogue when significant events occur in the future.

Implementing a community policing model for Marin City would improve relations between its residents and the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. The Board supports the goals of community policing and will work with the Sheriff's Office to understand the extent of their current efforts in Marin City and the opportunities to enhance these efforts in the future.

The Sheriff's proposed working group presented to the Marin County Board of Supervisors on February 1, 2022 would not provide effective oversight of the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. Although the goals of the proposed working group were positive, the Board supports the creation of a community oversight commission consistent with AB1185.

A citizens' sheriff oversight board, enacted pursuant to Assembly Bill 1185, could provide effective oversight of the Marin County Sheriff's Office. Response: Agree. County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Findings and Recommendations County of Marin Response to Grand Jury Report Findings and Recommendations Sheriff Oversight: The Time Is Now June 15, 2022 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY RECOMMENDATIONS The Marin County Civil Grand Jury recommends the following: