The California State Fair has again offered the wonderful opportunity for our association to raise a few extra dollars and support our local sheriffs! For every admission ticket that is purchased online with our special promo code, $1 will benefit the organization.

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to support law enforcement! Simply visit the California State Fair website at http://www.castatefair.org/discount-tickets/ and enter the promo code: CSSAF2017.

Please be sure to visit our table on Thursday, July 27th as we help celebrate First Responders Appreciation Day. Active members of law enforcement, firefighters and first responders will enjoy FREE admission to the fair with identification.

Whether you’re going to indulge in the deep fried twinkies, the thrill of the rollercoasters, or to pet those lazy llamas, the California State Fair has something for everyone!

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Life Jackets and the Law

Under California law, every child under 13 years of age on a moving recreational vessel of any length must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket in serviceable condition and of a type and size appropriate for the conditions and the activity.

The law does not apply to children under 13 years of age who are:   

 on a sailboat and are constrained by a harness tethered to the sailboat    

 in an enclosed cabin   

 on a vessel engaged in an emergency rescue situation

For more information on Life Jacket safety click here.

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REFER A FRIEND FOR MEMBERHSIP

Calling all members, the California Sheriffs need you! In an effort to promote our highly-regarded membership program, we are offering our Refer-A-Friend promotion. Every existing member who refers a new individual or business to join our organization receives ONE FREE YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP!

As an esteemed existing member, you may be aware that this membership was designed for individuals and businesses that want to take a proactive approach to supporting public safety. Every membership donation helps organize vital training for our sheriffs along with their staff. Our training events deliver crucial knowledge involving modern law enforcement practices, the latest developments in technology, financial practices, administrative processes, basic civil procedures, and much more.

Don’t forget to tell your friends that these donations are tax-deductible! California State Sheriffs’ Association Foundation is a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All money contributed, goes directly to our programs and operations and stays in local California communities.

Our sheriffs work hard to protect our communities, but they cannot do it alone! The more members we have, the stronger our voice will be and the broader our services can extend. Don’t wait, this offer is only good while supplies last! Refer your friend today!

Click here to download application.

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CSSA Participates in May 7, 2015 Press Conference in Support of “Stepping Up,” a National Initiative to Reduce the Number of Mentally Ill in Jails 

Sacramento May 7, 2015 – Today, CSSA participated in a press conference hosted by the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) in support of a national initiative entitled, “Stepping Up” that is being launched this week. The goal of the initiative is to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jails. Stepping Up is co-sponsored by the Council on State Governments Justice Center, National Association of Counties, and American Psychiatric Association.

Speakers included Matt Cate, Executive Director – California State Association of Counties; Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens – CSSA Board Member and Major County Sheriffs’ Association 1^st Vice President: Chief Probation Officer Mack Jenkins, San Diego County; Senator Robert Hertzberg, D-18th District; Darrell Steinberg, former California State Senate President Pro Tem; Dr. Renee Binder, President-Elect – American Psychiatric Association; Council Member Riki Hokama, Maui County – National Association of Counties President.

Stepping Up Initiative

The number of people with mental illnesses in U.S. jails has reached a crisis level. Those who deal with this problem every day agree that the current approach does little to improve public safety, stresses already strained budgets, and hurts people with mental illness and their loved ones. 

Stepping Up seeks to bring local and state stakeholders together around a common goal: to reduce the number of people with mental illness in jails. A collaboration between the National Association of Counties, the Council of State Governments Justice Center and the American Psychiatric Foundation, Stepping Up calls for key actions, including collecting data to determine the extent of the problem within each jail, developing a plan that draws on proven research to combat the problem, and designing an approach to track progress going forward. And everyone – from a local policymaker to a family member of a person with mental illness – can play a critical role in the initiative in bringing this issue to national attention.

Click here for more detailed information on the Stepping Up Initiative and how you can participate.  You can also visit https://stepuptogether.org/

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IMPORTANT WARNING - PHONE SCAMS

The California State Sheriffs’ Association Foundation (CSSAF) has been recently advised that citizens have received suspicious phone calls that appear to be coming from either our main number 916.375.8000 or our fax number 916.375.8017. This scam involves callers posing as law enforcement and threatening legal action if you do not pay them. If you receive any suspicious calls, DO NOT give out any personal information, such as social security number, bank account numbers, etc., and report these calls to your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Please be advised that the California State Sheriffs’ Association Foundation does not solicit by phone.

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CSSA SURVEY (as of 4/25/14)

Summary Letter

Detailed Spreadsheet

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  AB 109 REALIGNMENT INFORMATION

AB 109 (Chapter 15, Statutes of 2011) became effective on October 1, 2011. Beginning on October 1 all qualifying low level offenders convicted of non-serious, non-violent, non-sex offenses will begin serving their sentence at the local level rather than in state prison.

Below we have gathered information that has been distributed to our membership regarding realignment. Additionally, we have provided links to other helpful websites related to realignment.

  Video - Criminal Justice Realignment - What Counties Need To Know To Implement

•  AB 109 Overview
• AB 109 County Impact (revised 7.8.11)

• “Prosecutors' Analysis of the 2011 Criminal Justice Realignment”

• July 22, 2011 CSAC, CSSA & CPOC Memo on AB 109 and AB 117
• July 12, 2011 CSAC Memo on AB 117 and the Community Corrections Partnership
• Summary of Key Provision of AB 109 and AB 117 (July 2011)
• CSAC/CSSA/CPOC Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Document
• Second Annual Conference on Public Safety Realignment - November 1-2, 2012
• Third Annual Conference on Public Safety Realignment - October 23-24, 2013 
• Fourth Annual Conference on Public Safety Realignment - January 22-23, 2015

Criminal Justice Realignment Implementing Legislation 

•  AB 109 (Chapter 15, Statutes of 2011) -- Framework of Adult Population Shift
• AB 117 (Chapter 39, Statutes of 2011) -- Clean-Up Legislation to AB 109; Chances to Community Corrections Partnership; Removes DJJ from Realignment
• AB 118 (Chapter 40, Statutes of 2011) -- Local Revenue Fund 2011 Framework

 Reports

• California Counties Practice Smart Justice by CSAC
• Voices from the Field: How California Stakeholders View Public Safety Realignment by Joan Petersilia. Stanford Criminal Justice Center, November 2013. This report summarizes the results of interviews conducted with California stakeholders responsible for implementing AB 109.
• Follow the Money: How California Counties Are Spending Their Public Safety Realignment Funds by Jeffrey Lin and Joan Petersilia. Stanford Criminal Justice Center, November 2013. This report examines how counties are spending their money, and the relationship between their discretionary spending choices and county-level differences in crime, political context, community attitudes, economic vitality, and other important demographic and social factors.
• Napa County Jail to Provide Video Visitation for Inmates, Families
  By mid-March, friends and family of inmates at the Napa County Jail will visit using video and the Internet, thanks to a video visitation system. Similar to popular Internet applications such as FaceTime and Skype, the video visitation program provides the opportunity for family and friends to connect with inmates regardless of distance and with more flexibility in scheduling.
  http://www.publicceo.com/2014/01/napa-county-jail-to-provide-video-visitation-for-inmates-families/   

 CDCR Documents

•  New CDCR Realignment website
• AB 109 Crime Exclusion List (from Department of Finance)
• May 2011 CDCR AB 109 Overview Power Point Presentation

Other Resources:

• CSAC 
• CPOC
• CPCA
• Joint Venture Program URL
• CALREALIGNMENT.ORG -The CALrealignment.org website was developed as part of a state-wide conference on criminal justice realignment that was held on September 21 in Sacramento. The website will continue to present information on best practices, assist counties to access technical assistance providers, and make available county realignment plans as they are approved.