Internal Resources and Responsibilities

The following internal resources are available to provide professional guidance and assistance to Departmental and/or countywide teams, as necessary to promote a proactive approach to preventing workplace violence events where possible.

DPS

DPS receives all reports of workplace violence on a countywide basis, tracks reported workplace violence incidents and assists Departments with prevention activities, including training and worksite security assessments.

DPS is responsible for ensuring the availability of:

• Threat evaluation and assessment services through the Sheriff's Office
• Mental health advice, training and consultation
• Legal advice 

DPS may assist CMTs in responding to workplace violence incidents upon request.

DPS's Safety Office can be contacted by calling 916-876-5026 or emailing DPSSACCOSafety@saccounty.gov.

DPS is also responsible for reviewing allegations of Type 3 workplace violence incidents. These allegations involve an act of violence being carried out by another County employee. Following review of reported incidents, DPS will either:

1. Conduct the investigation
2. Determine the allegations can be investigated by the CMT/Department

​Department of Health Services (DHS)

The DHS may participate in educational programs hosted by DPS and also provides clinical consultation and crisis intervention services as necessary for the implementation of this policy.

Programs are provided by DHS to Departments that are interested in learning more about the early recognition and prevention of conditions (i.e. alcohol and substance abuse) or psychiatric disorders (i.e. depression) that may lead to job-related violence.

Urgent consultations and referrals are available 24 hours a day.

Crisis Management Teams may obtain an immediate consultation or referral by contacting the Administrator on Duty (AOD) at the Sacramento County Mental Health Treatment facility. For assistance, call the main number at: 916-875-1000 and ask the receptionist to page the AOD.

County Counsel

The County Counsel's Office will provide legal advice on proposed actions or litigation and work with Departments to obtain temporary restraining orders as necessary. For assistance, call the main number at: 916-874-5544.

Sheriff's Office

The Sheriff's Office provides prevention, threat assessment, and emergency response services for locations in the County of Sacramento.

• Preventive activities include assisting Departments in employee awareness/crisis intervention training and worksite security assessments.
• Advise Departments on how to handle current restraining orders against County employees.
• Emergency response includes providing on-duty personnel to bring stability to a volatile situation. If the incident occurs in a city, the appropriate city police must be notified. Follow-up action such as surveillance and/or site protection will be provided/coordinated with the affected Department on a case by-case basis. If on-duty deputies are not available for these services, it may become necessary for the affected Department to contract with a local security guard company or to contact the Sheriff's Office about utilizing off-duty deputies.

The Sheriff's Office also provides chaplain services for crisis intervention support as needed.

For assistance with non-emergency situations, call the main number at: 916-874-5115. If there is an emergency, call 9-911 if calling from a County desk phone or 916-874-5111 from a cell phone.

District Attorney

The District Attorney's Office receives workplace violence cases referred from law enforcement agencies and reviews them for potential prosecution. If appropriate, some cases are handled by the Special Investigations Unit or the Domestic Violence Unit. The Victim and Witness Assistance Program can offer assistance in obtaining restraining orders. For assistance, call the DA main number at: 916-874-6218.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The EAP is available to all benefit eligible county employees and should be used as a preventive measure as much as possible in order to resolve personal or professional issues which may be the underlying catalyst for violent acts. If a violent act occurs, the EAP should be contacted immediately to provide crisis intervention to impacted employees. They can be reached by phone at:  

(800) 327-0632 or visit https://member.magellanhealthcare.com/.

For further information on the Employee Assistance Program, contact DPS at (916) 874-9092 or at MyBenefits@saccounty.gov.

Public Information Office​

The Sacramento County Public Information Office will coordinate all media and press releases. Direct all media and press inquiries to the County's Public Information Office at (916) 874-5001 or email sacpio@saccounty.gov.