Score: +22
(36/34/14)
Sacramento County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
Election Security in Sacramento County Election Results The date and time of the results are noted on the page
Published: March 03, 2020
16 pages
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Findings and Recommendations 4 findings
F1
Sacramento County Department of Technology (DTech) is not currently practicing regular, consistent vulnerability scans and penetration testing. Vulnerability scanning and penetration testing are often confused. The two security procedures are quite different and are used for different purposes. At the most basic level, vulnerability scanning aims to identify any systems that are subject to known vulnerabilities while a penetration test aims to identify weaknesses in specific system configurations and organizational processes and practices that can be exploited to compromise security.
Related Recommendations (1)
R1
Sacramento County Grand Jury (SCGJ) recommends the Sacramento County Department of Technology (DTech) institute frequent penetration testing performed by a third party twice per year at a minimum. SCGJ further recommends DTech perform vulnerability scans each time the following occurs within the IT ecosystem. • Security patches are applied, • Significant changes are made to the infrastructure or network, • New infrastructure or web applications are added, • An office location changes, or an office is added to the network.
F2
Voter Registration and Elections Department (VRE) considers election security a major concern and has given it a very high priority. The Sacramento County Registrar of Voters (SCRV) and her staff were very cooperative and began almost immediately to implement changes and corrective measures for identified shortcomings.
Related Recommendations (1)
R2
Sacramento County Grand Jury (SCGJ) recommends the Communication and Media Office (CMO) adjust its election security policy to include security of the Voter Registration and Elections Department (VRE) website, communication, registration, voting and results from tabulation by June 30, 2020 in preparation for the November 2020 general election.
F3
Media policy is currently under review to address the management of account passwords and the enforcement of the County of Sacramento supported multi-factor authentication methods. The estimated completion date is June 30, 2020. Social Media Accounts are managed by the Communication and Media Office (CMO) and adhere to the County of Sacramento Social Media Policy. Due to the limitations and diversity of Social Media account authentications, a review of Social Media Management software will be conducted by the Sacramento County Department of Technology (DTech). The estimated completion date is January 15, 2021.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
Sacramento County Grand Jury (SCGJ) recommends that the Sacramento County Department of Technology (DTech) and Voter Registration and Elections Department (VRE) need to implement multi-factor authentication procedures before the November 2020 general election.
F4
Sacramento County Department of Technology (DTech) has begun a 16-month county-wide initiative to implement multi-factor authentication. Multi-factor authentication is one of the best deterrents to keep unauthorized users from hacking into computer networks. Voter Registration and Elections Department (VRE) will be one of the first departments to deploy this methodology.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
Sacramento County Grand Jury (SCGJ) requests that the Sacramento County Department of Technology (DTech) report back to the SCGJ the results of the CyberDefenses, Inc. review and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) audit of the election security by September 30, 2020. 98
Agency Responses 12
Government agencies' official responses to this report's findings and recommendations. Click on a response to see the structured breakdown.
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City of Sacramento
December 28, 2020
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6 pages
• 13 responses
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13 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is the organization responsible for administering relocation efforts on behalf of the City of Sacramento under Chapter 18.20 of the Sacramento City Code. "The director .. . report[s] annually to the Sacramento housing and redevelopment commission and city council on the number of residential hotel units withdrawn, the number of new units expected based on approved replacement housing plans, and units constructed in anticipation of conversions or 958452
withdrawals." (Sac. City Code, § 18.20....
R1
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the recommendation. With Sacramento City Code section 18.20.120, the City of Sacramento has already determined that SHRA is and should be the sole organization responsible for replacement housing plans related to SRO displacement. Developers of other projects that trigger relocation are responsible for its completion. Recommendation 2: The Joint Powers Authority and Sacramento Steps Forward should develop a task force, utilizing the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council, to include representatives of all agencies involved in plans for gentrification throughou...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. During the Central City Specific Plan process and the study of the potential streetcar, City of Sacramento staff reviewed the potential for transit-oriented development to cause gentrification and displacement. Their findings were published in the Anti-Displacement/Gentrification Study of May 24, 2018 (https://www .cityofsacramento.org/ /media/Corporate/Files/CD D/Pla nni ng/Long Range/Gentrification-Displacement Whitepaper_5_24_18_.pdf?la=en). They also worked in partnership with the City of West Sacramento and the Sacramento Area Council ...
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the recommendation. Community development is an essential function of the City of Sacramento. The city does not "plan for gentrification." City staff holistically consider and implement an array of "anti-displacement" measures as reflected in the attached Sacramento Anti Displacement Initiatives summary of September 21, 2020. Recommendation 3: The current mandate of maintaining 712 SRO units may not be an adequate number. SHPC should study the number of SRO units needed in 2020 and beyond and provide a report of findings by March 31, 2021.
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. Finding 4: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) did not provide the Grand Jury information on reporting or tracking individual residents of SROs who were displaced. Therefore, it could not be determined whether those occupants who may have been compensated have relocated, whether the relocation was successful or, worst case, if the resident spent the money and may now be homeless.
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the recommendation. The State of California and the City of Sacramento are responsible for determining housing needs in the city-not SHPC. The City of Sacramento is responsible for issuing its General Plan, which includes the Housing Element that plans for the quantity, affordability, and type of housing units needed in the city based on a thorough analysis. Recommendation 4: Placements for residents of all SROs being repurposed or revitalized need to be monitored and publicly reported. To facilitate greater understanding and ensure improved transparency o...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. While the City does not have direct knowledge of what information was provided to the Grand Jury, SHRA maintains records regarding each individual displaced person. The personal information of displaced residents is confidential; nonetheless, the Grand Jury can request data from SHRA regarding how many persons have been displaced and how many persons have received benefits. SHRA has compiled and released regular reports with congregate data on the relocation and rehousing of individuals who were residents at Capitol Park Hotel. Finding 5: The Gra...
R4
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento agrees with the recommendation. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these responses to the Grand Jury Report. Sincerely, Christopher C Conlin (Dec 28, 2020 13:48 PST) Christopher Conlin Assistant City Manager
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. Per its mission, SHPC is concerned with addressing homelessness. On page 44, the Grand Jury Report itself acknowledges that SHRA provides relocation benefits with respect to the Capitol Park Hotel as also stated in SHRA's
Update at a Glance: Week of April 24, 2020 (https://www.shra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Weekly Update-Apri1-24th-2020.pdf). Some tenants do leave of their own volition; however, the Grand Jury should not presume, without evidence, that departing tenants are or became homeless instead of finding other housing or choosing...
F6
Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. Kaiser Permanente has committed to funding SHPC, though Kaiser Permanente has not yet distributed the funds. Finding 7: While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and re-housing those impacted by gentrification.
F7
Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. SH RA administers relocation under Chapter 18.20 of the Sacramento City Code, but SHRA's legal mandate does not extend to "housing individuals displaced by gentrification. 11 Furthermore, SSF, Volunteers of America and the Continuum of Care have no such legal mandate. Finding 8: The Joint Powers Agency (JPA) members -Sacramento City, Sacramento County and SHRA -are making efforts to work more collaboratively along with Sacramento Steps Forward and the newly formed Sacramento Homeless Policy Council along with Community Solutions.
F8
The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. Finding 9: Sacramento City Code mandates a minimum of 712 SRO rooms must remain available at all times. As of July 3, 2019, the City had 762 rooms including those at the new complex at 7th & H which indicates they are maintaining the mandated levels. The question remains whether that is an adequate number today.
F9
The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. On July 3, 2019, the City of Sacramento had 764 rooms (2 more than found by the Grand Jury) available. Recommendation 1: The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develop a single uniform plan relating to SRO displacement that would improve transparency, coordination, accountability and reduce duplication of efforts between the stakeholders by June 30, 2021.
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City of Sacramento
December 28, 2020
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6 pages
• 24 responses
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Score: +1
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24 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is the organization responsible for administering relocation efforts on behalf of the City of Sacramento under Chapter 18.20 of the Sacramento City Code. "The director .. . report[s] annually to the Sacramento housing and redevelopment commission and city council on the number of residential hotel units withdrawn, the number of new units expected based on approved replacement housing plans, and units constructed in anticipation of conversions or 958452
withdrawals." (Sac. City Code, § 18.20....
R1
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the recommendation. With Sacramento City Code section 18.20.120, the City of Sacramento has already determined that SHRA is and should be the sole organization responsible for replacement housing plans related to SRO displacement. Developers of other projects that trigger relocation are responsible for its completion. Recommendation 2: The Joint Powers Authority and Sacramento Steps Forward should develop a task force, utilizing the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council, to include representatives of all agencies involved in plans for gentrification throughou...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. During the Central City Specific Plan process and the study of the potential streetcar, City of Sacramento staff reviewed the potential for transit-oriented development to cause gentrification and displacement. Their findings were published in the Anti-Displacement/Gentrification Study of May 24, 2018 (https://www .cityofsacramento.org/ /media/Corporate/Files/CD D/Pla nni ng/Long Range/Gentrification-Displacement Whitepaper_5_24_18_.pdf?la=en). They also worked in partnership with the City of West Sacramento and the Sacramento Area Council ...
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the recommendation. Community development is an essential function of the City of Sacramento. The city does not "plan for gentrification." City staff holistically consider and implement an array of "anti-displacement" measures as reflected in the attached Sacramento Anti Displacement Initiatives summary of September 21, 2020. Recommendation 3: The current mandate of maintaining 712 SRO units may not be an adequate number. SHPC should study the number of SRO units needed in 2020 and beyond and provide a report of findings by March 31, 2021.
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. Finding 4: Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) did not provide the Grand Jury information on reporting or tracking individual residents of SROs who were displaced. Therefore, it could not be determined whether those occupants who may have been compensated have relocated, whether the relocation was successful or, worst case, if the resident spent the money and may now be homeless.
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the recommendation. The State of California and the City of Sacramento are responsible for determining housing needs in the city-not SHPC. The City of Sacramento is responsible for issuing its General Plan, which includes the Housing Element that plans for the quantity, affordability, and type of housing units needed in the city based on a thorough analysis. Recommendation 4: Placements for residents of all SROs being repurposed or revitalized need to be monitored and publicly reported. To facilitate greater understanding and ensure improved transparency o...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. While the City does not have direct knowledge of what information was provided to the Grand Jury, SHRA maintains records regarding each individual displaced person. The personal information of displaced residents is confidential; nonetheless, the Grand Jury can request data from SHRA regarding how many persons have been displaced and how many persons have received benefits. SHRA has compiled and released regular reports with congregate data on the relocation and rehousing of individuals who were residents at Capitol Park Hotel. Finding 5: The Gra...
R4
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento agrees with the recommendation. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these responses to the Grand Jury Report. Sincerely, Christopher C Conlin (Dec 28, 2020 13:48 PST) Christopher Conlin Assistant City Manager
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. Per its mission, SHPC is concerned with addressing homelessness. On page 44, the Grand Jury Report itself acknowledges that SHRA provides relocation benefits with respect to the Capitol Park Hotel as also stated in SHRA's
Update at a Glance: Week of April 24, 2020 (https://www.shra.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Weekly Update-Apri1-24th-2020.pdf). Some tenants do leave of their own volition; however, the Grand Jury should not presume, without evidence, that departing tenants are or became homeless instead of finding other housing or choosing...
R5
In an effort to improve public perception, the City should consider using a professional public relations firm and/or seek pro bono assistance of an ad agency to create a multi- faceted advertising campaign with the goals of building a collaborative relationship between the community and citizens and highlighting law enforcement as a career. The City’s Public Information Office should present a public relations plan to the City Council and the PD for their consideration by the end of calendar 20...
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F6
Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. Kaiser Permanente has committed to funding SHPC, though Kaiser Permanente has not yet distributed the funds. Finding 7: While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and re-housing those impacted by gentrification.
R6
The Department should explore ways to shorten the entire recruitment hiring process. This process should begin immediately with a completion date within the next 12 months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F7
Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. SH RA administers relocation under Chapter 18.20 of the Sacramento City Code, but SHRA's legal mandate does not extend to "housing individuals displaced by gentrification. 11 Furthermore, SSF, Volunteers of America and the Continuum of Care have no such legal mandate. Finding 8: The Joint Powers Agency (JPA) members -Sacramento City, Sacramento County and SHRA -are making efforts to work more collaboratively along with Sacramento Steps Forward and the newly formed Sacramento Homeless Policy Council along with Community Solutions.
R7
The Grand Jury recommends the Police Chief continue to work with POST officials to update or change cadet marksmanship and driving standards and to give candidates the attention needed to better prepare them for those requirements. The Goal for completion would be within the next 12 months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F8
The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with the finding. Finding 9: Sacramento City Code mandates a minimum of 712 SRO rooms must remain available at all times. As of July 3, 2019, the City had 762 rooms including those at the new complex at 7th & H which indicates they are maintaining the mandated levels. The question remains whether that is an adequate number today.
R8
The Grand Jury recommends the Sacramento City Council and the Police Department continue to expand and make permanent the CSO Program and provide a strategy for the utilization of the CSO position by December of 2021.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F9
The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with the finding. On July 3, 2019, the City of Sacramento had 764 rooms (2 more than found by the Grand Jury) available. Recommendation 1: The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develop a single uniform plan relating to SRO displacement that would improve transparency, coordination, accountability and reduce duplication of efforts between the stakeholders by June 30, 2021.
R9
The Grand Jury recommends that bi-annual open forum style town hall meetings with the police officers moderated by the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief and the Police Union Representative be conducted that would give officers and management an opportunity to discuss areas of concern and interest with the goal of bolstering support between police officers and community leaders. The Grand Jury recommends this meeting begin within the next six months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F10
The resources allocated to public relations to enhance the image of the Police Department are inadequate. It must be noted that the Police Department is making some positive changes in public relations with rap videos and freeway signage etc.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R10
The Grand Jury recommends the Police Department establish a committee or forum of younger officers to provide input on the type of “incentives” or programs that are geared to the younger professional lifestyle in order to attract new officers. The goal would be to drive changes in the Police Department that will attract new candidates including lateral transfers and also assist in retaining current officers. The Grand Jury recommends this should be done within the next six months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F11
The current hiring process is antiquated and too long which may discourage potential recruits. The Grand Jury notes that the Police Department is reviewing how the process might be updated and shortened.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
R11
The Grand Jury compliments the City and Sacramento Police Department for reviewing and relaxing restrictions on tattoos, and encourages them to take similar actions on body piercings and below the collar ponytails. The Police Department should reflect not only the diversity of the community but also what is now more prevalent and acceptable in order to increase the recruitment pool and better relate to the public they serve. The Grand Jury recommends this work begin immediately. 81
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F12
POST training requirements for driving and marksmanship contribute significantly to candidate washout/failure at the Police Academy.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
F13
The Community Service Officer program has made a positive contribution to both the Sacramento PD and the citizens it serves. Not only has it enabled the PD to reduce call response times even as the population has grown but it has provided a good pool of candidates to fill full time police officer positions.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
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City of Sacramento
December 03, 2020
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6 pages
• 24 responses
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Score: +8
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24 responses to findings and recommendations
F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 2: While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
R1
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Scheduled: FY 2020-2021
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but the City Council and Sacramento Police Department intend on adjusting budgeting authority to address on-going recruitment needs. Necessary positions and budget authorities will be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento Police Department budget proposal. Recommendation 2: The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally ...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 3: Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department's ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation will not be fully implemented. The Sacramento Police Department places a priority on hiring the best candidates. Studies indicate that college-educated officers function at a higher level, and the Sacramento Police Department remains competitive for highly qualified candidates. The education requirement is waived for individuals who have four years of service in the United States Armed Forces, and who have obtained an honorable discharge. Recommendation 3: The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Depar...
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with this finding. The Sacramento Police Department places a priority on hiring the best candidates. Studies indicate that college-educated officers function at a higher level, and the Sacramento Police Department remains competitive for highly qualified candidates. The education requirement is waived
Page 2 for individuals who have four years of service in the United States Armed Forces, and who have obtained an honorable discharge. Finding 4: Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitm...
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been fully implemented, and remains a work in progress. The Chief of Police and City Manager are engaging with the City Council to identify more opportunities and mediums for overtly supporting the Sacramento Police Department. Recommendation 4: The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal con...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 5: Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers
R4
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but the City Manager and Sacramento Police Department will recommend to the City Council budgeting authority be adjusted to address on-going recruitment needs. Necessary positions and budget authorities will be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento Police Department budget proposal. Recommendation 5: In an effort to improve public perception, the City should consider using a professional public relations firm and/or seek pro bono assistance of an ad agency to create a multi-faceted advertising campaign with the goals of building a collaborative ...
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 6: Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
R5
In an effort to improve public perception, the City should consider using a professional public relations firm and/or seek pro bono assistance of an ad agency to create a multi- faceted advertising campaign with the goals of building a collaborative relationship between the community and citizens and highlighting law enforcement as a career. The City’s Public Information Office should present a public relations plan to the City Council and the PD for their consideration by the end of calendar 20...
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis. Currently, the City of Sacramento's Public Information Officer and the Sacramento Police Department's Public Information Officers work in conjunction to adequately convey information to the media and the public regarding careers with the Sacramento Police Department. (continued on next page)
Page 5 Recommendation 6: The Department should explore ways to shorten the entire recruitment hiring process. This process should begin immediately with a completion date within the next 12 months.
F6
Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 7: Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
R6
The Department should explore ways to shorten the entire recruitment hiring process. This process should begin immediately with a completion date within the next 12 months.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Recommendation 7: The Grand Jury recommends the Police Chief continue to work with POST officials to update or change cadet marksmanship and driving standards and to give candidates the attention needed to better prepare them for those requirements. The Goal for completion would be within the next 12 months.
F7
Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 8: The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos.
R7
The Grand Jury recommends the Police Chief continue to work with POST officials to update or change cadet marksmanship and driving standards and to give candidates the attention needed to better prepare them for those requirements. The Goal for completion would be within the next 12 months.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented as to Sacramento Police Department recruits. Recommendation 8: The Grand Jury recommends the Sacramento City Council and the Police Department continue to expand and make permanent the CSO Program and provide a strategy for the utilization of the CSO position by December of 2021.
F8
The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 9: The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
R8
The Grand Jury recommends the Sacramento City Council and the Police Department continue to expand and make permanent the CSO Program and provide a strategy for the utilization of the CSO position by December of 2021.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Recommendation 9: The Grand Jury recommends that bi-annual open forum style town hall meetings with the police officers moderated by the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief and the Police Union Representative be conducted that would give officers and management an opportunity to discuss areas of concern and interest with the goal of bolstering support between police officers and community leaders. The Grand Jury recommends this meeting begin within the next six months.
F9
The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with this finding. While the City recognizes that the two groups identified by the Grand Jury are the most likely source of new officers, the Sacramento Police Department focuses its recruitment efforts on hiring the best candidates available, regardless of age. Finding 10: The resources allocated to public relations to enhance the image of the Police Department are inadequate. It must be noted that the Police Department is making some positive changes in public relations with rap videos and freeway signage etc.
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R9
The Grand Jury recommends that bi-annual open forum style town hall meetings with the police officers moderated by the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief and the Police Union Representative be conducted that would give officers and management an opportunity to discuss areas of concern and interest with the goal of bolstering support between police officers and community leaders. The Grand Jury recommends this meeting begin within the next six months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented, but will be in the future, along with the Sacramento Police Department's ongoing outreach efforts. Recommendation 10: The Grand Jury recommends the Police Department establish a committee or forum of younger officers to provide input on the type of "incentives" or programs that are geared to the younger professional lifestyle in order to attract new officers. The goal would be to drive changes in the Police Department that will attract new candidates including lateral transfers and also assist in retaining current officers. The Grand Jury recommend...
F10
The resources allocated to public relations to enhance the image of the Police Department are inadequate. It must be noted that the Police Department is making some positive changes in public relations with rap videos and freeway signage etc.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento partially disagrees with this finding. The Sacramento Police Department contains a Public Information Division composed of Sergeant, Officer, and Civilian employees. Division personnel organize and manage press conferences, media releases, social media accounts and regularly respond to constituent and media inquiries. Finding 11: The current hiring process is antiquated and too long which may discourage potential recruits. The Grand Jury notes that the Police Department is reviewing how the process might be updated and shortened.
R10
The Grand Jury recommends the Police Department establish a committee or forum of younger officers to provide input on the type of “incentives” or programs that are geared to the younger professional lifestyle in order to attract new officers. The goal would be to drive changes in the Police Department that will attract new candidates including lateral transfers and also assist in retaining current officers. The Grand Jury recommends this should be done within the next six months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented, but will be in the future, along with the Sacramento Police Department's ongoing recruitment efforts. Recommendation 11: The Grand Jury compliments the City and Sacramento Police Department for reviewing and relaxing restrictions on tattoos and encourages them to take similar actions on body piercings and below the collar ponytails. The Police Department should reflect not only the diversity of the community but also what is now more prevalent
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F11
The current hiring process is antiquated and too long which may discourage potential recruits. The Grand Jury notes that the Police Department is reviewing how the process might be updated and shortened.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 12: POST training requirements for driving and marksmanship contribute significantly to candidate washout/failure at the Police Academy.
R11
The Grand Jury compliments the City and Sacramento Police Department for reviewing and relaxing restrictions on tattoos, and encourages them to take similar actions on body piercings and below the collar ponytails. The Police Department should reflect not only the diversity of the community but also what is now more prevalent and acceptable in order to increase the recruitment pool and better relate to the public they serve. The Grand Jury recommends this work begin immediately. 81
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these responses. Sincerely, Howard Chan City Manager (on behalf of the Sacramento City Council)
F12
POST training requirements for driving and marksmanship contribute significantly to candidate washout/failure at the Police Academy.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 13: The Community Service Officer program has made a positive contribution to both the Sacramento PD and the citizens it serves. Not only has it enabled the PD to reduce call response times even as the population has grown but it has provided a good pool of candidates to fill full time police officer positions.
F13
The Community Service Officer program has made a positive contribution to both the Sacramento PD and the citizens it serves. Not only has it enabled the PD to reduce call response times even as the population has grown but it has provided a good pool of candidates to fill full time police officer positions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Recommendations Recommendation 1: The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
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December 03, 2020
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F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 2: While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
R1
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Scheduled: FY 2020-2021
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but the City Council and Sacramento Police Department intend on adjusting budgeting authority to address on-going recruitment needs. Necessary positions and budget authorities will be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento Police Department budget proposal. Recommendation 2: The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally ...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 3: Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department's ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation will not be fully implemented. The Sacramento Police Department places a priority on hiring the best candidates. Studies indicate that college-educated officers function at a higher level, and the Sacramento Police Department remains competitive for highly qualified candidates. The education requirement is waived for individuals who have four years of service in the United States Armed Forces, and who have obtained an honorable discharge. Recommendation 3: The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Depar...
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with this finding. The Sacramento Police Department places a priority on hiring the best candidates. Studies indicate that college-educated officers function at a higher level, and the Sacramento Police Department remains competitive for highly qualified candidates. The education requirement is waived
Page 2 for individuals who have four years of service in the United States Armed Forces, and who have obtained an honorable discharge. Finding 4: Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitm...
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been fully implemented, and remains a work in progress. The Chief of Police and City Manager are engaging with the City Council to identify more opportunities and mediums for overtly supporting the Sacramento Police Department. Recommendation 4: The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal con...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 5: Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers
R4
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not yet been implemented, but the City Manager and Sacramento Police Department will recommend to the City Council budgeting authority be adjusted to address on-going recruitment needs. Necessary positions and budget authorities will be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento Police Department budget proposal. Recommendation 5: In an effort to improve public perception, the City should consider using a professional public relations firm and/or seek pro bono assistance of an ad agency to create a multi-faceted advertising campaign with the goals of building a collaborative ...
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 6: Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
R5
In an effort to improve public perception, the City should consider using a professional public relations firm and/or seek pro bono assistance of an ad agency to create a multi- faceted advertising campaign with the goals of building a collaborative relationship between the community and citizens and highlighting law enforcement as a career. The City’s Public Information Office should present a public relations plan to the City Council and the PD for their consideration by the end of calendar 20...
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
This recommendation requires further analysis. Currently, the City of Sacramento's Public Information Officer and the Sacramento Police Department's Public Information Officers work in conjunction to adequately convey information to the media and the public regarding careers with the Sacramento Police Department. (continued on next page)
Page 5 Recommendation 6: The Department should explore ways to shorten the entire recruitment hiring process. This process should begin immediately with a completion date within the next 12 months.
F6
Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 7: Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
R6
The Department should explore ways to shorten the entire recruitment hiring process. This process should begin immediately with a completion date within the next 12 months.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Recommendation 7: The Grand Jury recommends the Police Chief continue to work with POST officials to update or change cadet marksmanship and driving standards and to give candidates the attention needed to better prepare them for those requirements. The Goal for completion would be within the next 12 months.
F7
Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 8: The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos.
R7
The Grand Jury recommends the Police Chief continue to work with POST officials to update or change cadet marksmanship and driving standards and to give candidates the attention needed to better prepare them for those requirements. The Goal for completion would be within the next 12 months.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented as to Sacramento Police Department recruits. Recommendation 8: The Grand Jury recommends the Sacramento City Council and the Police Department continue to expand and make permanent the CSO Program and provide a strategy for the utilization of the CSO position by December of 2021.
F8
The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 9: The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
R8
The Grand Jury recommends the Sacramento City Council and the Police Department continue to expand and make permanent the CSO Program and provide a strategy for the utilization of the CSO position by December of 2021.
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Recommendation 9: The Grand Jury recommends that bi-annual open forum style town hall meetings with the police officers moderated by the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief and the Police Union Representative be conducted that would give officers and management an opportunity to discuss areas of concern and interest with the goal of bolstering support between police officers and community leaders. The Grand Jury recommends this meeting begin within the next six months.
F9
The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Disagree
Score: -1
The City of Sacramento disagrees with this finding. While the City recognizes that the two groups identified by the Grand Jury are the most likely source of new officers, the Sacramento Police Department focuses its recruitment efforts on hiring the best candidates available, regardless of age. Finding 10: The resources allocated to public relations to enhance the image of the Police Department are inadequate. It must be noted that the Police Department is making some positive changes in public relations with rap videos and freeway signage etc.
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R9
The Grand Jury recommends that bi-annual open forum style town hall meetings with the police officers moderated by the Mayor, City Manager, Police Chief and the Police Union Representative be conducted that would give officers and management an opportunity to discuss areas of concern and interest with the goal of bolstering support between police officers and community leaders. The Grand Jury recommends this meeting begin within the next six months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented, but will be in the future, along with the Sacramento Police Department's ongoing outreach efforts. Recommendation 10: The Grand Jury recommends the Police Department establish a committee or forum of younger officers to provide input on the type of "incentives" or programs that are geared to the younger professional lifestyle in order to attract new officers. The goal would be to drive changes in the Police Department that will attract new candidates including lateral transfers and also assist in retaining current officers. The Grand Jury recommend...
F10
The resources allocated to public relations to enhance the image of the Police Department are inadequate. It must be noted that the Police Department is making some positive changes in public relations with rap videos and freeway signage etc.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
The City of Sacramento partially disagrees with this finding. The Sacramento Police Department contains a Public Information Division composed of Sergeant, Officer, and Civilian employees. Division personnel organize and manage press conferences, media releases, social media accounts and regularly respond to constituent and media inquiries. Finding 11: The current hiring process is antiquated and too long which may discourage potential recruits. The Grand Jury notes that the Police Department is reviewing how the process might be updated and shortened.
R10
The Grand Jury recommends the Police Department establish a committee or forum of younger officers to provide input on the type of “incentives” or programs that are geared to the younger professional lifestyle in order to attract new officers. The goal would be to drive changes in the Police Department that will attract new candidates including lateral transfers and also assist in retaining current officers. The Grand Jury recommends this should be done within the next six months.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
This recommendation has not been implemented, but will be in the future, along with the Sacramento Police Department's ongoing recruitment efforts. Recommendation 11: The Grand Jury compliments the City and Sacramento Police Department for reviewing and relaxing restrictions on tattoos and encourages them to take similar actions on body piercings and below the collar ponytails. The Police Department should reflect not only the diversity of the community but also what is now more prevalent
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F11
The current hiring process is antiquated and too long which may discourage potential recruits. The Grand Jury notes that the Police Department is reviewing how the process might be updated and shortened.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 12: POST training requirements for driving and marksmanship contribute significantly to candidate washout/failure at the Police Academy.
R11
The Grand Jury compliments the City and Sacramento Police Department for reviewing and relaxing restrictions on tattoos, and encourages them to take similar actions on body piercings and below the collar ponytails. The Police Department should reflect not only the diversity of the community but also what is now more prevalent and acceptable in order to increase the recruitment pool and better relate to the public they serve. The Grand Jury recommends this work begin immediately. 81
Response: Implemented
Score: 0
This recommendation has been implemented. Thank you for the opportunity to provide these responses. Sincerely, Howard Chan City Manager (on behalf of the Sacramento City Council)
F12
POST training requirements for driving and marksmanship contribute significantly to candidate washout/failure at the Police Academy.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Finding 13: The Community Service Officer program has made a positive contribution to both the Sacramento PD and the citizens it serves. Not only has it enabled the PD to reduce call response times even as the population has grown but it has provided a good pool of candidates to fill full time police officer positions.
F13
The Community Service Officer program has made a positive contribution to both the Sacramento PD and the citizens it serves. Not only has it enabled the PD to reduce call response times even as the population has grown but it has provided a good pool of candidates to fill full time police officer positions.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
The City of Sacramento agrees with this finding. Recommendations Recommendation 1: The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
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September 24, 2020
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21 pages
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F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. F2. The Grand Jury is aware, based on its interviews and research, that there are those who believe that acceptance of any funds would be an endorsement of a policy of increased incarceration. The Grand Jury believes proponents of the project should emphasize the importance of increased services and programs to ultimately reduce recidivism and improve the post incarceration lives of the inmates and their families. <b>Board of Supervisors Response:</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees partially with the finding. It does appear that some beli...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees partially with the finding. It does appear that some believe that acceptance of any funds would be an endorsement of a policy of increased incarceration, and increased programs and services for jail inmates can help to reduce recidivism and improve the post incarceration lives of inmates and their families (though not all components of the SB1022 project are directly related to providing programs and services). We do not believe, however, that it is appropriate for us to advise either proponents or opponents of the project on what they should emphasize. F3....
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
</b> The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that it will be necessary to develop and implement a plan to achieve most of the objectives of the RCCC expansion project, but there are a number of issues that will need to be analyzed - capital, operational and fiscal -before that can happen and it is not clear a plan can be achieved by June 1, 2021. But the analysis will be completed by December 31, 2020. R3. By June 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors in co-operation with the Sheriff's Department should include in implementation plans the flexibility to reduce operating expenditure...
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding. At the time the issue was last presented to the Board, the annual operating cost estimate was between $4 million and $6 million. However, since then, operating costs estimates have been revised and now stand at $2.4 million per year (not
Attachment 1 adjusted for inflation). If the County accepts these SB1022 funds, the County will would be required to pay this amount until the bonds issued by the State are fully paid off. The State has not indicated how long the bonds will would be issued for and, it is true, that that coul...
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
</b> The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that plans designed to achieve the objectives of the SB 1022 project should include the flexibility to reduce operating expenditures to the extent required by reductions in jail population. However, it is not clear that that can be completed by December 31, 2020. County staff is currently analyzing the various issues related to achieving this goal and that analysis should be completed by December 31, 2020.
Attachment 2 California Senate Bill 1022: A Gift Too Good to Ignore <b>FINDINGS</b> F1. Due to realignment and the Mays Consent D...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding. Most of the improvements included in the SB 1022 project will would be required whether or not the County accepteds the SB 1022 funds. If t The County does will not accept SB 1022 funds, therefore then the cost of theose improvements would will fall to the General Fund. However, one component of the identified structural improvements project (the additional program space) would not be required if the County does not was a condition of accepting the SB 1022 funds and will not need to be built. F5. Whether or not Sacramento Cou...
R4
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Will Not Implement
Score: -1
The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable to make this report public. Publishing a highly technical information security report will expose the County cyber defenses strategies, creating a significant vulnerability. <b>Chief Information Officer Response:</b> The Chief Information Officer agrees with the Registrar of Voters. .
Attachment 4 IMPACT OF GENTRIFICATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD <b>REVITALIZATION ON THE</b> DISPLACEMENT OF RESIDENTS <b>FINDINGS</b> F1. Clear lines of responsibility regarding relocation of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) clients have bee...
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. By December 31, 2020, the Board of Supervisors should accept the $80 million made available to Sacramento County through SB1022. <b>Board of Supervisors Response:</b> The recommendation requires further analysis, including a review of capital cost revisions and options. This analysis will be completed and the County will make a decision by no later than October 30, 2020 will not be implemented
Attachment 1 because it is not warranted. The Board of Supervisors will not accept the $80 million in SB 1022 funding. R2. By ...
F6
Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. F7. While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear
Attachment 4 which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and rehousing those impacted by gentrification. <b>Board of Supervisors Response:</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this f...
F7
Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding because SHRA. does not have the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification. The County neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding regarding clarity of development plan decisions, policies, and implementation, because these comments appear directed to issues surrounding the conversion of Single Room Occupancy Units located in the City of Sacramento and governed by the City's Ordinance. Therefore, the County defers to the City's response as the Agency with primary responsibility. F8. The Joint Powers Ag...
F8
The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. The County continues to be committed to working collaboratively across all entities working on homelessness. The Board of Supervisors agreed in May 2019 to participate in the Homeless Policy Council being convened by Sacramento Steps Forward; however, the council has not yet been convened. Collaboration among the entities has significantly deepened in the implementation of the COVID-19 Homelessness Response Plan that has opened approximately 600 new sheltering units, supported safety in congregate shelters, increased support homeless enca...
F9
The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding. The finding relates to Single Room Occupancy Units located in the City of Sacramento and governed by the City's Ordinance. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is responsible for reporting and tracking of units and maintaining compliance with the City's Ordinance. Therefore, the County defers to the City's response as the Agency with primary responsibility. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develo...
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September 24, 2020
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F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with the finding. F2. The Grand Jury is aware, based on its interviews and research, that there are those who believe that acceptance of any funds would be an endorsement of a policy of increased incarceration. The Grand Jury believes proponents of the project should emphasize the importance of increased services and programs to ultimately reduce recidivism and improve the post incarceration lives of the inmates and their families. <b>Board of Supervisors Response:</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees partially with the finding. It does appear that some beli...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees partially with the finding. It does appear that some believe that acceptance of any funds would be an endorsement of a policy of increased incarceration, and increased programs and services for jail inmates can help to reduce recidivism and improve the post incarceration lives of inmates and their families (though not all components of the SB1022 project are directly related to providing programs and services). We do not believe, however, that it is appropriate for us to advise either proponents or opponents of the project on what they should emphasize. F3....
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
</b> The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that it will be necessary to develop and implement a plan to achieve most of the objectives of the RCCC expansion project, but there are a number of issues that will need to be analyzed - capital, operational and fiscal -before that can happen and it is not clear a plan can be achieved by June 1, 2021. But the analysis will be completed by December 31, 2020. R3. By June 20, 2021, the Board of Supervisors in co-operation with the Sheriff's Department should include in implementation plans the flexibility to reduce operating expenditure...
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding. At the time the issue was last presented to the Board, the annual operating cost estimate was between $4 million and $6 million. However, since then, operating costs estimates have been revised and now stand at $2.4 million per year (not
Attachment 1 adjusted for inflation). If the County accepts these SB1022 funds, the County will would be required to pay this amount until the bonds issued by the State are fully paid off. The State has not indicated how long the bonds will would be issued for and, it is true, that that coul...
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The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Requires Analysis
Score: 0
</b> The recommendation requires further analysis. We agree that plans designed to achieve the objectives of the SB 1022 project should include the flexibility to reduce operating expenditures to the extent required by reductions in jail population. However, it is not clear that that can be completed by December 31, 2020. County staff is currently analyzing the various issues related to achieving this goal and that analysis should be completed by December 31, 2020.
Attachment 2 California Senate Bill 1022: A Gift Too Good to Ignore <b>FINDINGS</b> F1. Due to realignment and the Mays Consent D...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding. Most of the improvements included in the SB 1022 project will would be required whether or not the County accepteds the SB 1022 funds. If t The County does will not accept SB 1022 funds, therefore then the cost of theose improvements would will fall to the General Fund. However, one component of the identified structural improvements project (the additional program space) would not be required if the County does not was a condition of accepting the SB 1022 funds and will not need to be built. F5. Whether or not Sacramento Cou...
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The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Will Not Implement
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The recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or reasonable to make this report public. Publishing a highly technical information security report will expose the County cyber defenses strategies, creating a significant vulnerability. <b>Chief Information Officer Response:</b> The Chief Information Officer agrees with the Registrar of Voters. .
Attachment 4 IMPACT OF GENTRIFICATION AND NEIGHBORHOOD <b>REVITALIZATION ON THE</b> DISPLACEMENT OF RESIDENTS <b>FINDINGS</b> F1. Clear lines of responsibility regarding relocation of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) clients have bee...
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. By December 31, 2020, the Board of Supervisors should accept the $80 million made available to Sacramento County through SB1022. <b>Board of Supervisors Response:</b> The recommendation requires further analysis, including a review of capital cost revisions and options. This analysis will be completed and the County will make a decision by no later than October 30, 2020 will not be implemented
Attachment 1 because it is not warranted. The Board of Supervisors will not accept the $80 million in SB 1022 funding. R2. By ...
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Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. F7. While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear
Attachment 4 which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and rehousing those impacted by gentrification. <b>Board of Supervisors Response:</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this f...
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Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors partially disagrees with this finding because SHRA. does not have the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification. The County neither agrees nor disagrees with the finding regarding clarity of development plan decisions, policies, and implementation, because these comments appear directed to issues surrounding the conversion of Single Room Occupancy Units located in the City of Sacramento and governed by the City's Ordinance. Therefore, the County defers to the City's response as the Agency with primary responsibility. F8. The Joint Powers Ag...
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The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors agrees with this finding. The County continues to be committed to working collaboratively across all entities working on homelessness. The Board of Supervisors agreed in May 2019 to participate in the Homeless Policy Council being convened by Sacramento Steps Forward; however, the council has not yet been convened. Collaboration among the entities has significantly deepened in the implementation of the COVID-19 Homelessness Response Plan that has opened approximately 600 new sheltering units, supported safety in congregate shelters, increased support homeless enca...
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The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Disagree Partially
Score: 0
</b> The Board of Supervisors neither agrees nor disagrees with this finding. The finding relates to Single Room Occupancy Units located in the City of Sacramento and governed by the City's Ordinance. The Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency is responsible for reporting and tracking of units and maintaining compliance with the City's Ordinance. Therefore, the County defers to the City's response as the Agency with primary responsibility. RECOMMENDATIONS R1. The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develo...
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F1
For several years Sacramento PD has lagged behind the national standard for number of officers based on population. This was caused by budget reductions during the 2008 recession resulting in staff reductions that, in spite of significant recruitment efforts, have never been fully restored.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Sacramento City Code makes it clear that the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is responsible for implementing the SCC 18.20. Finding 2. The Grand Jury found no evidence that a study of best practices from other cities has been performed or communicated.
R1
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
SHRA is currently the responsible party for collecting data associated with SRO residents. Instead of creating an additional layer(s) of review, the Grand Jury should require SHRA to present a comprehensive plan by June 2021. Recommendation 2. The Joint Powers Authority and Sacramento Steps Forward should develop a task force, utilizing the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council, to include representatives of all agencies involved in plans for gentrification throughout the County of Sacramento and especially Downtown Sacramento. This task force should research best practices of other jurisdictions...
F2
While recruitment seems to be a high priority within the Department, there is no line item budget for recruiting police officers and there is no continuity in police officer recruitment staffing.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree and are in the process of identifying best practices in public space management, strategies to create affordable, and market rate housing. Finding 3. The Grand Jury found that the conversions of The Berry, The Capitol Park and the Shasta facilities appear to have been well-planned and meet the intent of the law and the needs of the community.
R2
The Sacramento Police Department should review potentially eliminating the A.A. degree and 60-unit requirement to attract new recruits. The review should consider waiving those requirements for potential recruits with professional training and expertise that could be equally relevant (Military, Lateral Police Transfers). This review shou ld begin immediately with an implementation of its recommendations during FY 2020-2021.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We support this recommendation but believe that it may go well beyond the scope of this report. As mentioned in our introductory comments, gentrification and displacement is a significant issue facing communities across the nation-in neighborhoods across the economic spectrum and across the city and region. Recommendation 3. The current mandate of maintaining 712 SRO units may not be an adequate number. SHPC should study the number of SRO units needed in 2020 and beyond and provide a report of findings by March 31, 2021.
F3
Unlike other Northern California law enforcement agencies, the Sacramento Police Department requires a potential recruit or transfer from another agency to have an A.A. Degree or 60 hours of college instruction. While the Department believes the requirement helps to assure higher quality policing, it may also unnecessarily preclude the Department’s ability to consider otherwise highly qualified candidates. This requirement makes Sacramento PD less competitive for attracting recruits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree and feel the renovations to The Berry and Shasta Hotels have only improved living conditions for those residents, and the conversion of the Capital Park Hotel will provide much needed permanent supportive housing for our homeless populations. Finding 4. Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) did not provide the Grand Jury information on reporting or tracking individual residents of SROs who were displaced. Therefore, it could not be determined whether those occupants who may have been compensated have relocated, whether the relocation was successful or, worst case, if the ...
R3
The Grand Jury recommends that elected officials support and highlight the positive accomplishments of the Police Department and the vital mission/services provided by law enforcement, which in turn would encourage recruitment and retention of officers and would improve the morale of the Department. The Grand Jury recommends this becomes a priority immediately.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Please refer to our introductory comments on our response. We believe the SRO represents an outdated model that does not serve at-risk populations well. Recommendation 4. Placements for residents of all SROs being repurposed or revitalized need to be monitored and publicly reported. To facilitate greater understanding and ensure improved transparency of the placement process, the SHRA website could be utilized to contain reports similar to the Capitol Park Hotel Resident Relocation Report for all SRO property renovations. SHRA should provide the elements and timeline of these reports by March ...
F4
Differences in law enforcement agency responsibilities and job functions appear to be determining factors in recruitment more than salary and benefits.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree that improved reporting and accountability practices can better track outcomes and ensure public funds are being used responsibly. Finding 5. The Grand Jury Report for 2018-2019 recommended seeking assistance to look at the actions and coordination of the stakeholders. As a result of those recommendations, The Sacramento Homeless Policy Council (SHPC) was formed which will impact future relocated tenants.
R4
The Sacramento City Council and the Sacramento Police Department should work together to include the positions and budget authority necessary to permanently establish an on-going recruitment function in the Department. The position and budget 80 authority should be included in the 2021-2022 Sacramento PD budget proposal considered for approval by the City Council.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We agree that improved reporting and accountability practices can better track outcomes and ensure public funds are being used responsibly. In conclusion, I thank you again for the opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury report on displacement of SRO units in the downtown core. While the Downtown Partnership continues to be committed to solutions around affordable housing, and homelessness, we are equally committed to the continued revitalization and prosperity of Sacramento's urban core.
We further encourage the responsible parties identified in this report to proactively work in coordinati...
F5
Public officials support for the Department is a critical factor in improving departmental morale and in responding to community criticism of the Police Department. Community criticism of the Department has a negative impact in the recruitment of new officers and the morale of existing officers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We look forward to the work of the SHPC and hope meaningful efforts in coordinating actions to curb homelessness and provide affordable housing and services will result. Finding 6. Kaiser Permanente is funding support to help SHPC develop oversight, stronger collaboration and a coordinated plan.
F6
Rapid growth in population away from the city center not only supports the need for additional police officers for patrol duties but also limits the amount of time available for officers to complete required administrative tasks and do community outreach.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We applaud Kaiser Permanente for their support of the SHPC and efforts to develop stronger collaboration and coordination between agencies and jurisdictions. Finding 7. While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy, and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and re-housing those impacted by gentrificatio...
F7
Due to the current demands of the job, officers are not able to spend as much time as would be desirable developing relationships within the communities they serve.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The finding is overly broad and somewhat misleading. It is true that SHRA is responsible for implementing Sacramento City Code section 18.20, and therefore is responsible for providing relocation payments and assistance for SRO residents but it is the County of Sacramento that receives the vast amount of state and federal funding for social service provisions. To say that SHRA has a legal mandate for housing all individuals displaced by gentrification assumes that a single entity has the authority and/or responsibility for devising policies and plans to alleviate displacement. Because each ind...
F8
The Grand Jury recognizes the Department has taken steps in reviewing policies specifically related to tattoos. 79
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Downtown Partnership looks forward to seeing positive outcomes resulting from greater collaboration between the key partners and the SHPC. Finding 9. Sacramento City Code mandates a minimum of 712 SRO rooms must remain available at all times. As of July 3, 2019, the City had 762 rooms including those at the new complex at 7th & H which indicates they are maintaining the mandated levels. The question remains whether that is an adequate number today.
F9
The main target groups for recruitment are millennials or Gen Y individuals whose career needs and concerns vary from veteran officers.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Please refer to our introductory comments on our response. We believe the SRO represents an outdated model that does not serve at-risk populations well.
RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation 1. The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develop a single uniform plan relating to SRO displacement that would improve transparency, coordination, accountability and reduce duplication of efforts between the stakeholders by June 30, 2021.
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F1
Clear lines of responsibility regarding relocation of Single Room Occupancy (SRO) clients have been difficult to determine. Opinions from interviewees indicate the agencies were not always working collaboratively, sharing information and consistently messaging.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Sacramento City Code makes it clear that the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) is responsible for implementing the SCC 18.20. Finding 2. The Grand Jury found no evidence that a study of best practices from other cities has been performed or communicated.
R1
The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develop a single uniform plan relating to SRO displacement that would improve transparency, coordination, accountability and reduce duplication of efforts between the stakeholders
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
SHRA is currently the responsible party for collecting data associated with SRO residents. Instead of creating an additional layer(s) of review, the Grand Jury should require SHRA to present a comprehensive plan by June 2021. Recommendation 2. The Joint Powers Authority and Sacramento Steps Forward should develop a task force, utilizing the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council, to include representatives of all agencies involved in plans for gentrification throughout the County of Sacramento and especially Downtown Sacramento. This task force should research best practices of other jurisdictions...
F2
The Grand Jury found no evidence that a study of best practices from other cities has been performed or communicated.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree and are in the process of identifying best practices in public space management, strategies to create affordable, and market rate housing. Finding 3. The Grand Jury found that the conversions of The Berry, The Capitol Park and the Shasta facilities appear to have been well-planned and meet the intent of the law and the needs of the community.
R2
The Joint Powers Authority and Sacramento Steps Forward should develop a task force, utilizing the Sacramento Homeless Policy Council, to include representatives of all agencies involved in plans for gentrification throughout the County of Sacramento and especially Downtown Sacramento. This task force should research best practices of other jurisdictions to learn how they manage their efforts to protect residents of housing slated for gentrification and issue a report of findings
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We support this recommendation but believe that it may go well beyond the scope of this report. As mentioned in our introductory comments, gentrification and displacement is a significant issue facing communities across the nation-in neighborhoods across the economic spectrum and across the city and region. Recommendation 3. The current mandate of maintaining 712 SRO units may not be an adequate number. SHPC should study the number of SRO units needed in 2020 and beyond and provide a report of findings by March 31, 2021.
F3
The Grand Jury found that the conversions of The Berry, The Capitol Park and the Shasta facilities appear to have been well-planned and meet the intent of the law and the needs of the community.
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree and feel the renovations to The Berry and Shasta Hotels have only improved living conditions for those residents, and the conversion of the Capital Park Hotel will provide much needed permanent supportive housing for our homeless populations. Finding 4. Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) did not provide the Grand Jury information on reporting or tracking individual residents of SROs who were displaced. Therefore, it could not be determined whether those occupants who may have been compensated have relocated, whether the relocation was successful or, worst case, if the ...
R3
The current mandate of maintaining 712 SRO units may not be an adequate number. SHPC should study the number of SRO units needed in 2020 and beyond and provide a report of
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Please refer to our introductory comments on our response. We believe the SRO represents an outdated model that does not serve at-risk populations well. Recommendation 4. Placements for residents of all SROs being repurposed or revitalized need to be monitored and publicly reported. To facilitate greater understanding and ensure improved transparency of the placement process, the SHRA website could be utilized to contain reports similar to the Capitol Park Hotel Resident Relocation Report for all SRO property renovations. SHRA should provide the elements and timeline of these reports by March ...
F4
Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA) did not provide the Grand Jury information on reporting or tracking individual residents of SROs who were displaced. Therefore, it could not be determined whether those occupants who may have been compensated have relocated, whether the relocation was successful or, worst case, if the resident spent the money and may now be homeless. 47
Response: Agree
Score: +1
We agree that improved reporting and accountability practices can better track outcomes and ensure public funds are being used responsibly. Finding 5. The Grand Jury Report for 2018-2019 recommended seeking assistance to look at the actions and coordination of the stakeholders. As a result of those recommendations, The Sacramento Homeless Policy Council (SHPC) was formed which will impact future relocated tenants.
R4
Placements for residents of all SROs being repurposed or revitalized need to be monitored and publicly reported. To facilitate greater understanding and ensure improved transparency of the placement process, the SHRA website could be utilized to contain reports similar to the Capitol Park Hotel Resident Relocation Report for all SRO property renovations. SHRA should provide the elements and timeline of these reports
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We agree that improved reporting and accountability practices can better track outcomes and ensure public funds are being used responsibly. In conclusion, I thank you again for the opportunity to respond to the Grand Jury report on displacement of SRO units in the downtown core. While the Downtown Partnership continues to be committed to solutions around affordable housing, and homelessness, we are equally committed to the continued revitalization and prosperity of Sacramento's urban core.
We further encourage the responsible parties identified in this report to proactively work in coordinati...
F5
The Grand Jury Report for 2018-2019 recommended seeking assistance to look at the actions and coordination of the stakeholders. As a result of those recommendations, The Sacramento Homeless Policy Council (SHPC) was formed which will impact future relocated tenants.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We look forward to the work of the SHPC and hope meaningful efforts in coordinating actions to curb homelessness and provide affordable housing and services will result. Finding 6. Kaiser Permanente is funding support to help SHPC develop oversight, stronger collaboration and a coordinated plan.
F6
Kaiser Permanente is funding support to help SHPC develop oversight, stronger collaboration and a coordinated plan.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
We applaud Kaiser Permanente for their support of the SHPC and efforts to develop stronger collaboration and coordination between agencies and jurisdictions. Finding 7. While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy, and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and re-housing those impacted by gentrificatio...
F7
While SHRA has the legal mandate for housing individuals displaced by gentrification, several initiatives and/or agencies including Sacramento Steps Forward (SSF), Volunteers of America, and Continuum of Care are involved in various aspects. It is not clear which entity makes the final decision, which initiates policy and which manages implementation regarding development of plans and re-housing those impacted by gentrification.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The finding is overly broad and somewhat misleading. It is true that SHRA is responsible for implementing Sacramento City Code section 18.20, and therefore is responsible for providing relocation payments and assistance for SRO residents but it is the County of Sacramento that receives the vast amount of state and federal funding for social service provisions. To say that SHRA has a legal mandate for housing all individuals displaced by gentrification assumes that a single entity has the authority and/or responsibility for devising policies and plans to alleviate displacement. Because each ind...
F8
The Joint Powers Agency (JPA) members - Sacramento City, Sacramento County and SHRA - are making efforts to work more collaboratively along with Sacramento Steps Forward and the newly formed Sacramento Homeless Policy Council along with Community Solutions.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
The Downtown Partnership looks forward to seeing positive outcomes resulting from greater collaboration between the key partners and the SHPC. Finding 9. Sacramento City Code mandates a minimum of 712 SRO rooms must remain available at all times. As of July 3, 2019, the City had 762 rooms including those at the new complex at 7th & H which indicates they are maintaining the mandated levels. The question remains whether that is an adequate number today.
F9
Sacramento City Code mandates a minimum of 712 SRO rooms must remain available at all times. As of July 3, 2019, the City had 762 rooms including those at the new complex at 7th & H which indicates they are maintaining the mandated levels. The question remains whether that is an adequate number today.
Response: Unknown
Score: 0
Please refer to our introductory comments on our response. We believe the SRO represents an outdated model that does not serve at-risk populations well.
RECOMMENDATIONS Recommendation 1. The Joint Powers Authority along with Sacramento Steps Forward and Sacramento Homeless Policy Council should collaboratively develop a single uniform plan relating to SRO displacement that would improve transparency, coordination, accountability and reduce duplication of efforts between the stakeholders by June 30, 2021.
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