TRANSITION PLAN
“The wellness and safety of law enforcement officers is not only critical to themselves, their colleagues, and their agencies, but also to public safety.”
- President Obama’s Task Force
on 21st Century Policing
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“It is critical to help community members see police as allies rather than as an occupying force and to work in concert with community stakeholders to create more economically and socially stable neighborhoods.”
- President Obama’s Task Force
on 21st Century Policing
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“Incarcerated people deserve to be treated with dignity and experience safety, support, and connection to family and loved ones. We should create a restorative culture in prisons to break cycles of harm.”
- Vera Institute
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“It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do, for which we are accountable.”
- Moliere
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“America is the land of the second chance - and when the gates of the prison open, the path ahead should lead to a better life.”
- President George W. Bush
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“The United States should continue to step up its efforts to address racial disparities in the criminal justice system, including amending regulation and policies leading to racially disparate impact at the federal, state, and local levels.”
- The United Nations Human Rights Committee
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AGENCY HEALTH
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
CUSTODY
Alameda County Sheriff’s Office members must be mentally and physically capable of performing their duties.
The Sheriff’s Office hired the Bright Research Group (BRG) to gather the voices of community members to inform this process.
Santa Rita Jail (SRJ) is one of the largest county jails in the nation and the fifth largest county jail in California.
ACCOUNTABILITY
RE-ENTRY & REHABILITATION
RACIAL JUSTICE
The Sheriff's Office identified specific areas within the agency where adjustments are needed to allow the community greater clarity around essential procedures and practices.
The “Reentry and Rehabilitation” working group worked exclusively to address the needs of the incarcerated population at Santa Rita Jail (SRJ) and their families.
The “Racial Justice” working group worked to identify strategies and reforms needed to ensure the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office demonstrates fair and equitable practices.
The work ahead of us will not be easy and will require every member of our agency and the communities we serve to be agents of change.
– Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez
