The Sacramento Police Department is continuing to follow guidelines set forth by the CDC, state, and local officials during this health crisis.  As these unique times continue, we are monitoring any changes, and are adjusting our procedures to ensure that the essential needs of our community are met.  Below are important updates:

Updates to Police Department Procedures:

• Dispatchers will continue to screen for COVID – 19 symptoms so that officers can respond with personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Officers may be wearing PPE (N95 masks, glasses, gloves) even if symptoms are not present.  This is for the safety of everyone involved in the call for service.
• For information on our COVID – 19 unsheltered community response please follow the link below:

https://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Police/Resources/Impact/COVID-19-Unsheltered-Response.pdf?la=en

Crime Trends During COVID – 19:

• In line with nationwide trends, the Sacramento Police Department has identified a slight upward trend in domestic disturbances and business burglaries.  Please follow the link below to view these statistics:

https://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Police/Crime/Crime-Stats/Weekly-COVID-Update-4-7-20.pdf?la=en

Domestic Violence:

• Call 911 if you are the victim of domestic violence.  You can also text to “911” to report an emergency. 
• The following agencies are also available 24/7 to help with resources and information.

           - National Domestic Violence Hotline – Call 800-799-SAFE (7233)

           - National Sexual Assault Hotline – Call 800-656-HOPE (4673)

• If you need additional resources regarding domestic violence please follow the link below:

https://www.cityofsacramento.org/Police/Resources/Domestic-Violence             

Business Burglaries:

• Dispatch procedures for ringing alarms to businesses have been changed to ensure a rapid response.
• Officers continue to proactively patrol business districts.
• Report any suspicious circumstances by calling 911 or our non-emergency number (916)-808-5471.

Mental Health:

• The Sacramento Police Department recognizes, in these tough times, that mental health may be difficult to manage. 
• If you are in mental health crisis you can always call 911. The following agencies are also available 24/7 to help.

           - National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Call 800-273-TALK (8255)

           - Crisis Text Line – Text NAMI to 741-741

• Please follow the link below to see a list of additional mental health resources that are available.

https://www.cityofsacramento.org/-/media/Corporate/Files/Police/Resources/Impact/SPD-MHU-Brochure.pdf?la=en

Updated Sacramento County Public Health Order:

• The Sacramento Police Department continues with an education-based approach to the updated Public Health Order.  This Order is more specific and is in effect until May 1, 2020, unless it is rescinded. 
• The Sacramento County website has dedicated a portion of their website to COVID- 19 and the Public Health Order, including translated versions.  Follow the link below to access this information:

https://www.saccounty.net/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx

#HeartofSactown:

• Despite these tough times, our community continues to come together and there are many positive stories of people supporting one another. We are highlighting some of these stories in a weekly social media series titled #HeartofSactown.  The link below highlights this series:

https://www.abc10.com/article/news/local/sacramento/sacramento-police-launch-new-heart-of-sactown-campaign/103-d5b981dd-3fdf-4ec5-a0e2-93125e1e1540

Please follow our Twitter account for any important updates regarding the Sacramento Police Department and COVID - 19.

https://twitter.com/SacPolice