Sacramento County Probation Department

On June 24, 2021, Senior Deputy Probation Officer Denise Harper received an accolade from a prior client thanking her for all of her support. In an email, the client stated, Court went well, I paid my restitution in full, still clean and sober, going to my classes and seeing my Probation Officer. I just want to say thank you for all of your help and understanding. Without your help, I probably wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you once again. You’re the best! The Sacramento County Probation Department would like to thank Officer Harper for her commitment to supporting positive change and making a positive impact in her client’s life.

The Sacramento County Probation Department’s Adult Day Reporting Center (ADRC) makes a difference in the lives of our clients. Please join us in celebrating another client achievement in this week’s Success Happens series. https://youtu.be/FHZhnnHXSb0

Often we highlight on-duty officers doing great work within the community, but sometimes we forget that individual accomplishments and amazing efforts are still happening once the workday is over. Our Beyond the Badge segment highlights officers who have done extraordinary things outside the scope of duty and it showcases the talented staff we have within our department. Deputy Probation Officer Brad Schindler of the Juvenile Field Division recently completed a 20K swim from... Santa Cruz Harbor to Capitola Beach and back in efforts to qualify for the Monterey Bay Solo Marathon Swim scheduled for August 30, 2021. With an escort boat guiding him, Brad navigated alongside boats, dolphins, and jelly fish to successfully complete the roundtrip swim in 6 hours and 56 minutes. Brad is looking forward to attempting the Monterey Bay Solo Marathon Swim which consists of a 25 mile swim from Seabright Beach to San Carlos Beach. He is hopeful to join an elite group of swimmers and become the 8th person in history to successfully complete the journey. Congratulations Brad on qualifying and good luck on your next swim! #BeyondTheBadge #Probation #SwimOn #montereybay See more

Recently, officers conducted a compliance check on a subject on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) in Sacramento. While at the residence officers contacted a second subject who was also on probation. During a search of the second subject’s belongings, officers located a gun case containing a fully loaded 10mm magazine, several rounds of live ammunition, and a handgun. The second subject was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Jail and is pending firearms related charges.

Today, the Sacramento County Probation Department alongside local law enforcement agencies participated in the 2021 Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Northern California. The Torch Run is comprised of thousands of law enforcement personnel from agencies across Northern California who annually raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics. Our officers assisted in carrying the Special Olympics Flame of Hope to the State Capitol to kick off the annual Special Olympics Summer Games. This year, the Torch Run has raised more than $270,000 for Special Olympic athletes. Every year we look forward to showing our support for Special Olympics as they fight for inclusion, opportunity, equality and respect for those with intellectual disabilities . #SpecialOlympics #CommunityStrong #SupportingPositiveChange

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. as a national day of service, a chance to empower individuals, strengthen communities and bridge barriers. County offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day on Monday, January 18, 2021.

The Commercially Sexually Exploited Children or CSEC unit is a specialized Field Unit providing support, case management, supervision and assistance to youth ages 12-21 under Juvenile Court Jurisdiction. We work with youth who may also be involved with the Department of Children, Family and Adult Services (DCFAS). These youth may be at risk or have been sexually exploited so we utilize and are trained in various methods, such as the harm reduction approach, in order to engage... them with a more positive outcome. Through a trauma informed approach, we utilize cross-system collaboration to meet the varying needs of each individual youth. We are part of the Sacramento Together Human Trafficking Collaborative Committee which is headed by the District Attorney partnering with various law enforcement agencies and community based organizations within the Sacramento region. We work collaboratively with DCFAS, the Courts, Children’s Law Center, community based organizations and their families to strengthen our relationship with the youth in order to successfully complete Probation. Our collective goal is to integrate them back into society with the necessary tools to lead a positive life. Together, we are working to make a difference and #STOPHumanTrafficking. #HumanTraffickingAwarenessMonth See more

On January 12, 2021, Sacramento County Probation officers assigned to the Investigation and Supervision Unit (ISU) served a narcotics search warrant on a subject who is on formal searchable probation. Officers recovered approximately 14 lbs of methamphetamine and approximately 2 lbs of heroin, with a combined street value worth over $650,000. Officers further located over $92,000 in US currency and (4) firearms with high capacity magazines. The subject was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Jail and is pending charges of possession of a controlled substance with a loaded firearm, possession for sale of a controlled substance, possession of a firearm by a felon, and possession of ammunition by a prohibited person.

The Probation Department's Pretrial unit was established in 2019 with County and State funding. Probation conducts assessments on individuals booked into custody and monitors individuals released to Pretrial by the Superior Court at no cost to the client. Pretrial data shows the number of individuals released on pretrial has increased and the number of fresh arrests has remained relatively low. #SupportingPositiveChange

The Community Corrections Partnership (CCP) is dedicated to incorporating meaningful community engagement in further amendment of the AB 109 Plan. The CCP recognizes the need to address community concerns and implement programming using evidence-based practices to lower recidivism and victimization. This will better assist justice-involved individuals reenter the community in a safe and effective manner. Lee Seale, Chief Probation Officer

Although 2020 presented many challenges for our department, through it all, we continued to provide quality services to our clients and the community. #SupportingPositiveChange #YearInReview https://youtu.be/1jAUMnklx-Y

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Wishing you a safe and healthy 2021. County offices will be closed on January 1, 2021. Happy New Year!

Last week, officers with the Investigations and Supervision Unit conducted a probation search on a subject who was believed to be selling narcotics. A search of his residence produced over 145 grams of methamphetamine hidden in false containers. The subject was arrested and booked into the Sacramento Mail Jail and is pending charges of Possession of a Designated Substance for Sale and Possession of a Non-Narcotic Substance for Sale.

Ensuring sex offenders remain compliant with court orders is an essential part of Probation’s duties and assists in accomplishing one of our primary goals of community safety, https://www.sacbee.com/ne/local/crime/article246879837.html

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Last week, officers from the Central Adult Day Reporting Center and Adult Field Services, conducted a probation search at the home of three subjects on Formal Probation. Officers recovered a large volume of identity theft and check fraud materials along with methamphetamine and a loaded pistol converted to fire fully automatic. Two subjects were arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail and are pending charges of Possession of Controlled Substance for Sale, Making/Possessing Counterfeiting Plates, Identity Theft and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

Last week, officers from the Central Adult Day Reporting Center Unit conducted a home and vehicle search of two subjects on Formal Searchable Probation. The officers recovered live ammunition and cocaine from the vehicle and a loaded handgun and additional cocaine in the residence. Due to the location of the drugs, the handgun, and the condition of the home, two children were placed into Child Protective Service (CPS) protective custody. The suspects were arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail and are pending charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance with a Loaded Firearm, and Child Endangerment.

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Probation Department conducted a county-wide probation compliance sweep with the assistance of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cordova PD, Elk Grove Police Department and CA Department of Justice. The focus of the sweep was to conduct compliance searches, serve warrants, and attempt arrests of individuals in violation of their terms and conditions of probation related to family violence. The one day operation produced 22 violations of probation and 9 arrests for new crimes. In addition, officers seized several firearms, ammunition, and over 5 pounds of methamphetamine.

Last week, officers assigned to the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS)/Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Unit conducted a search of a subject’s residence on formal probation. Officers recovered four long rifles, one shotgun, five handguns, high capacity magazines, and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition. The subject was arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail and is pending charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Ammunition by a Prohibited Person.

Last week, officers from the Home Supervision Electronic Monitoring Unit conducted a vehicle search of a subject on Formal Probation. They recovered a handgun and a pair of brass knuckles. The subject was arrested and booked into Sacramento Main Jail and is pending charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of Metal Knuckles.

Last week, the Probation Department conducted a special enforcement operation focused on compliance for subject’s on probation for Driving Under the Influence (DUI). The operation, is supported by federal grant funding from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. In addition to home visits, and several alcohol screening tests conducted, officers arrested a subject in possession of a large amount ammunition in direct violation of court orders. By performing vital checks on DUI offenders these types of operations support our goal of protecting the community by ensuring the safety of motorists and pedestrians.

Last week, officers from the Adult Community Corrections division conducted a compliance check on a client who is currently on Formal Probation. Officers located a loaded shotgun underneath the subject’s mattress along with two additional live rounds and methamphetamine. The subject was arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail and is pending charges of Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Felon in Possession of Ammunition. #onelessgun

County offices will be closed in observance of the holiday. #columbusday

On Monday, officers conducted a probation home visit in the area of Oak Park in Sacramento. During a search of the residence, officers located security surveillance equipment, narcotic paraphernalia, and digital scales. As a result of the officers’ due diligence, they located several secret stash cans and bottles throughout the residence disguised as normal household items, such as, a Pringle container, a coffee can and all-purpose cleaners. Officers located several individually wrapped bags of methamphetamine and over $6,000 in cash in the disguised cans and bottles. The subject was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Mail Jail.

This week, officers contacted a known subject on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) in the area of Stockton Blvd in South Sacramento. The subject was in his vehicle in a store parking lot with a passenger, who was also found to be on formal probation with active warrants. A search of the vehicle revealed a loaded Revolver. Both subjects were arrested and booked into the Sacramento Main Jail. #onelessgun