The sheriff’s change in policy is the result of a federal appeals court ruling in July. The appellate decision meant that two ...

The new sheriff's office policy has drawn concern that vulnerable individuals will be left without critical support.

The County Sheriff's Office is now turning away some calls for help, and mental health advocates and even firefighters are ...

The change comes after a federal court ruling that removed the legal protections for officers responding to certain calls.

Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said it won’t be responding to mental health crisis calls where no crime is being ...

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has announced that deputies will no longer respond to mental health calls unless a ...

The Sacramento County Sheriff announced Tuesday his deputies will no longer respond to mental health calls where a crime is ...

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is now turning away some calls for help, and mental health advocates and even ...

“The subject managed to slip out of handcuffs and reach through the partition of the vehicle, grabbing the deputy’s face,” ...

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office launches 'Operation Cold Winter's Night' to combat human trafficking, rescuing victims and ...

The decision follows a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found police use of force in such situations unconstitutional.