The sheriff’s change in policy is the result of a federal appeals court ruling in July. The appellate decision meant that two ...
The new sheriff's office policy has drawn concern that vulnerable individuals will be left without critical support.
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office no longer responds to non-criminal mental health calls for help, and it will impact other agencies.
The decision follows a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found police use of force in such situations unconstitutional.
RANCHO CORDOVA, California (KOVR) — For families with loved ones who suffer from mental illness and have relied on Sacramento sheriff’s deputies to assist with non-criminal mental health calls ...
By Lee Anne Denyer Click here for updates on this story SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — The Sacramento County Sheriff ...
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office deputies have limited their response to certain mental health related 911 calls which has resulted in community concerns brought to the county Board ...