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AC Sheriff Oversight Public Protection Committee
April 28, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Alameda County needs oversight of our Sheriff! AC BOS Public Protection Committee – Thursday, April 28, 10:00am
Another Death in the Jail – East Bay Times Article
“At least 58 People Have Died In Santa Rita Jail Since 2014!” Demand Investigations and Civilian Oversight of the Sheriff !
Those we trust to keep our community and all of its members safe must answer when they fail to do so. Ongoing oversight is good government.
The US Justice Department recently found conditions in the Alameda county jail violate constitutional rights and subject the 40% in custody who need mental health services to “unlawful harm.” Law suits are costing the county millions. Our county sheriff’s department needs a major transformation and ongoing oversight.
Assembly Bill 1185 provides for a community-based Oversight Board and an Inspector General with subpoena power to help supervise sheriff’s departments and jails. This is an opportunity for our community to gain accountability over an extremely problematic and costly county service.
Community Advocates have a plan.
We Need Strong Oversight of Sheriff With Investigative Staff & Subpoena Power
The AC Board of Supervisors Public Protection Committee Will Be Hearing the Consultant’s Report on an Ordinance For a Community Sheriff’s Oversight Board & Office of Inspector General With Supoena Power pursuant to the 2020 Assembly Bill 1185. Thurs.4/28 – 10am. Translation services will be available for this meeting.
Opponents of oversight who support the Sheriff are showing up – Make Your Voice Heard !!! Zoom information coming – Calendar this meeting 4/28,10am to comment. Email Board: cbs@acgov.org Community Advocates Draft Ordinance: https://bit.ly/1185ORD
Additional Information and a shareable link with meeting information & suggestions for supporting independent, strong & representative oversight: https://bit.ly/SheriffOversightInformation