Receive report from the Public Safety and Justice Committee relating to the meeting of May 27, 2026. (Ellenberg)

This document is a report from Supervisor Susan Ellenberg to the Board of Supervisors regarding the Public Safety and Justice Committee meeting held on May 27, 2026. It outlines various agenda items discussed, including reports from the Office of the Sheriff, Custody Health Services, Behavioral Health Services, the Probation Department, and the Office of the District Attorney. Key topics include the reopening of the men's library at Elmwood, issues with competency evaluations, behavioral health jail diversion programs, juvenile use of force incidents, gang violence, and intimate partner violence protocols. The meeting included public comments and concluded with no announcements.

Key points

• Report from Supervisor Susan Ellenberg to the Board of Supervisors.
• Meeting date was May 27, 2026.
• Public Safety and Justice Committee discussed multiple reports.
• Recognition of the Restorative Services Division for reopening the men's library at Elmwood.
• Concerns raised about bottlenecks in competency evaluations and state under-investment.
• Behavioral health jail diversion programs reported reduced wait times.
• Discussion on juvenile use of force incidents and gang violence prosecution.
• Intimate partner violence protocols highlighted the importance of community education.

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