Families fear new Sacramento sheriff's office policy on non-criminal mental health calls
The new sheriff's office policy has drawn concern that vulnerable individuals will be left without critical support.
New Sacramento sheriff policy will change how others respond to emergency mental health calls
The sheriff’s change in policy is the result of a federal appeals court ruling in July. The appellate decision meant that two ...
Sacramento sheriff explains new policy to turn away certain calls for help
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is now turning away some calls for help, and mental health advocates and even ...
A string of vehicle vs. pedestrian crashes lead to multiple investigations around Sacramento region
Three separate pedestrian crashes, all occurring within a half hour of each other on Sunday evening, are being investigated. Crews responded to a crash report around 6:15 p.m. Sunday at the ...
Sacramento sheriff no longer responds to some mental health calls. Community members concerned
The change comes after a federal court ruling that removed the legal protections for officers responding to certain calls.
Sacramento Metro Fire district says sheriff's office's new policy change creates danger for crews
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is now turning away some calls for help, and mental health advocates and even ...
Sacramento-area high school student found with loaded gun, 2 knives on campus, sheriff says
A Sacramento-area high school student was arrested after authorities said Thursday the teen was found with a loaded gun and ...
Death of two men deemed murder-suicide, sheriff's office says
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office classifies the deaths of two men in Rosemont as a murder-suicide.
Sacramento house fire and standoff | Deputies fire rubber bullets at man suspected of arson, taking him into custody
Sacramento County deputies are currently in a standoff with a person suspected of arson, leading to nearby evacuations the ...
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office looking to expand K9 bomb dog unit
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is expanding one of its K9 teams, specifically the team searching for explosive devices with the Folsom Dam Raise Project underway.
2 dogs shot after Sacramento deputy is bitten at park, sheriff says
A deputy with the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office was bitten while encountering four dogs at a park on Thursday. Deputies ...
Sacramento County deputies no longer responding to mental health emergencies without crime component
SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA)-- The Sacramento County Sheriff announced Tuesday his deputies will no longer respond to mental ...