The document is a report from the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office regarding the Annual Use of Force for the year 2025. It details the number of incidents, outcomes, and demographics related to use of force incidents within both the Custody and Law Enforcement Bureaus. The report indicates a decrease in total use of force incidents from 621 in 2024 to 603 in 2025. It provides definitions for injury categories and outlines the processes for reporting and reviewing use of force incidents. The report also includes statistical data on injuries to both individuals involved in incidents and staff, as well as demographic information on those involved in use of force events. Recommendations for future reporting and improvements in data tracking are noted.
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Total use of force incidents decreased from 621 in 2024 to 603 in 2025.
The Custody Bureau reported 491 incidents involving 707 persons, with 94.6% resulting in no injuries.
The Law Enforcement Bureau reported 112 incidents, with 75.9% resulting in no injuries.
Injuries to staff were reported, with 92 staff injured in the Custody Bureau and 9 in the Law Enforcement Bureau.
The report includes demographic data on individuals involved in use of force incidents.
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County of Santa Clara Office of the Sheriff 128237 DATE: April 14, 2026 TO: Board of Supervisors FROM: Robert Jonsen, Sheriff SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office Annual Use of Force Report RECOMMENDED ACTION Receive report from the Office of the Sheriff relating to the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report. FISCAL IMPLICATIONS There are no fiscal implications associated with receiving this report. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION On November 2, 2021 (Item No. 10), the Board of Supervisors (BOS) requested the Sheriff’s Office and the Probation Department provide a report to the BOS on December 7, 2021 with options for regular reporting on all use of force (UOF) incidents within all custody settings, including details about date of occurrence, type of force used, reason for force used, and other pertinent details, redacted to the least extent possible to protect sensitive information. At the request of then Vice President Ellenberg and Supervisor Chavez, the BOS further requested that the Sheriff and Administration report to the BOS on December 7, 2021, with options for regular public reporting on workplace injuries and incidents. On December 7, 2021, the BOS approved to hold this item until March 14,...
The 2025 Annual Use of Force Report for Santa Clara County Office of the Sheriff provides data on use of force incidents from January to December 2025. There were a total of 603 use of force incidents, a decrease of 2.90% from 2024. The report details incidents by facility and area, injuries sustained by incarcerated persons and staff, reasons for contact and use of force, types of force used, and demographic information. The report indicates that the majority of incidents occurred within the Custody Bureau, with 491 incidents, while the Law Enforcement Bureau had 112 incidents. It also highlights that 29 individuals were transported to hospitals for treatment, and 101 staff members sustained injuries, with 82 treated at hospitals.
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Total use of force incidents in 2025: 603
Decrease in incidents from 2024: 2.90%
Custody Bureau incidents: 491 (81.4%)
Law Enforcement Bureau incidents: 112 (17.2%)
Total injuries to incarcerated persons: 29
Total staff injuries: 101, with 82 treated at hospitals
Most common reason for use of force in Custody Bureau: Mitigate IP vs IP Assault
Most common reason for use of force in Law Enforcement Bureau: To Effect Arrest or Take into Custody
Control Hold/Takedown was the most commonly used force option in Law Enforcement Bureau
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ANNUAL USE OF FORCE REPORT SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF COUNTYSHERIFF.SCCGOV.ORG ANNUAL USE OF FORCE REPORT SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF JANUARY 2025 – DECEMBER 2025 AGENCY TOTALS: USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS 2025 603 2024 621 2023 627 2022 798 AGENCY TOTALS: USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS 2025 2024 2023 2022 SPSO, 8, (1.3%) 603 Law Enforcement Bureau, 104, (17.2%) 621 2025 Custody Bureau, 491, (81.4%) 627 798 2.90% DECREASE IN INCIDENTS FROM 2024-2025 2025 USE OF FORCE BY FACILITY: CUSTODY BUREAU 300 254 250 200 151 150 100 55 50 12 4 8 3 4 0 Main Jail Elmwood CCW Male Female Others 2025 USE OF FORCE BY AREA: LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU 35 30 30 25 20 15 15 10 12 8 11 10 8 5 16 2 0 Hospitals SPSO Courts Special Operations Non-Patrol Central East Side South County Incorporated Patrol West Valley Transit INJURIES: INCARCERATED PERSONS & ARRESTEES Custody Bureau Injuries Treated on Scene, 32, (4.5%) Treated at Hospital, 6, (0.8%) Law Enforcement Bureau Treated at Hospital, 23, (20.5%) Injuries Treated on Scene, 3, (2.7%) 707 112 Total People Total People Fatality, 1, (0.9%) No Injury, 669, (94.6%) No Injury, 85, (75.9%) INJURIES: SUSTAINED BY CUSTODY STAFF 92 Injury, 74,...
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This document is a letter from Kris Scott, Managing Director of Programs at Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY), addressed to the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. It responds to the forthcoming presentation of the Office of the Sheriff's 2025 Annual Use of Force Report, highlighting concerns about excessive and disproportionate use of force against Black individuals in custody. The letter urges the Board to examine these disparities, direct the Sheriff’s Office to provide comprehensive data, develop strategies to address racial disparities, and ensure transparency in sharing data and plans for advancing racial equity.
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The letter addresses the Board of Supervisors regarding the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report.
FLY raises concerns about the disproportionate use of force against Black individuals in custody.
Black individuals represent 13.5% of the Average Daily Population but account for 25.5% of use-of-force incidents.
The letter calls for an examination of contributing factors to the use of force disparities.
FLY requests comprehensive data from the Sheriff’s Office regarding staffing, training, and protocols.
The letter emphasizes the need for transparency and accountability in addressing racial inequities.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Kris Scott Thursday, April 9, 2026 10:35 PM BoardOperations District1; District2; Ellenberg, Supervisor; Supervisor.Lee; District5 [EXTERNAL] April 14, 2026 BOS Regular Meeting Item 16, Letter re Use Of Force (FLY) Letter to Board of Supervisors re Use Of Force April 14, 2026 (FLY).pdf Dear BOS, I hope all is well. Attached, you will find our letter responding to the April 14, 2026 BOS Regular Meeting, Item #16: Receive report from the Office of the Sheriff relating to the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report. (ID# 128237). We are responding to excessive and disproportionate Use of Force in Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Custody and Law Enforcement Divisions. Please reach out to us if you have any questions. In community, Kris Kristopher Scott (He/Him/His) Managing Director of Programs To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the In ternet. To help protect y our priv acy , Micro so ft Office prev ented auto matic download of this pictu re from the...
The REAL Coalition's Community Safety Workgroup opposes any extension or expansion of Taser use in Santa Clara County law enforcement, citing concerns from the Sheriff's 2025 Annual Use of Force Report. They highlight the significant number of use of force incidents, particularly in custody settings, and raise issues of racial equity, oversight deficiencies, and the potential for harm in mental health crises. The Coalition urges the Board to prioritize de-escalation, conduct a racial equity analysis, strengthen oversight, and invest in community safety approaches instead of expanding Taser use.
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Opposition to extension or expansion of Taser use in Santa Clara County.
Concerns raised from the Sheriff's 2025 Annual Use of Force Report.
High volume of use of force incidents in custody settings.
Disproportionate rates of use of force against Black individuals.
Misleading metrics regarding injuries from use of force incidents.
Concerns about the normalization of force as a compliance tool.
Risks of escalating harm in mental health crisis situations.
Deficiencies in supervisory review processes and data limitations.
Recommendations to prioritize de-escalation, conduct racial equity analysis, strengthen oversight, and invest in community safety.
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BoardOperations From: Sent: To: Subject: Attachments: Matt King Friday, April 10, 2026 8:19 PM COB Reception; Arenas, Sylvia; McGarrity, Patrick; Combellick, Kelsey M; Medina, Mike; BoardOperations; Rahdar, Elica; Moore, Rob; Jimenez, Yvonne [EXTERNAL] REAL letter regarding Tasers and use of force by the County Sheriff Letter to SCC Board re_ Tasers UOF Item 16 April 14, 2026.pdf Hello, Please see the attached letter from the REAL Coalition, regarding item 16 on the April 14 agenda. Thank you, -- SOLIDARITY SUMMIT 26: (RE)IMAGINE SAVE THE DATE APRIL 11TH NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL 596 S Second St, San Jose, CA 9AM-3PM Register Here SACRED HEART COMMUNITY SERVICE Disclaimer The information contained in this communication from the sender is confidential. It is intended solely for use by the recipient and others authorized to receive it. If you are not the recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking action in relation of the contents of this information is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. This email has been scanned for viruses and malware, and may have been automatically archived by Mimecast, a leader in email security and cyber...
The 2025 Annual Use of Force Report for Santa Clara County's Office of the Sheriff provides data on use of force incidents from January to December 2025. The report indicates a total of 603 use of force incidents, a decrease of 2.90% from 2024. The Custody Bureau accounted for 491 incidents (81.4%), while the Law Enforcement Bureau had 112 incidents (17.2%). The report details injuries sustained by incarcerated persons, arrestees, and staff, with a total of 101 staff injuries reported. The most common reasons for use of force in the Custody Bureau were to mitigate assaults and manage actively resisting individuals. In the Law Enforcement Bureau, the primary reason was to effect arrests. Various types of force were documented, with chemical agents being the most frequently used in the Custody Bureau and control holds/takedowns in the Law Enforcement Bureau.
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Total use of force incidents in 2025: 603
Decrease in incidents from 2024: 2.90%
Custody Bureau incidents: 491 (81.4%)
Law Enforcement Bureau incidents: 112 (17.2%)
Total staff injuries: 101 (92 Custody, 9 Law Enforcement)
Most common reasons for use of force in Custody: mitigate assaults, actively resisting
Most common reasons for use of force in Law Enforcement: effect arrests
Chemical agents were the most used force type in Custody Bureau
Control holds/takedowns were the most used force type in Law Enforcement Bureau
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ANNUAL USE OF FORCE REPORT SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF COUNTYSHERIFF.SCCGOV.ORG 1 ANNUAL USE OF FORCE REPORT SANTA CLARA COUNTY OFFICE OF THE SHERIFF JANUARY 2025 – DECEMBER 2025 2 AGENCY TOTALS: USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS 2025 603 2024 621 2023 627 2022 3 798 AGENCY TOTALS: USE OF FORCE INCIDENTS 2025 2024 2023 2022 4 SPSO, 8, (1.3%) 603 Law Enforcement Bureau, 104, (17.2%) 621 2025 Custody Bureau, 491, (81.4%) 627 798 2.90% DECREASE IN INCIDENTS FROM 2024-2025 2025 USE OF FORCE BY FACILITY: CUSTODY BUREAU 300 254 250 200 151 150 100 55 50 12 4 8 3 4 0 Main Jail Elmwood CCW Male 5 Female Others 2025 FORCE BY TEAM/YOS: CUSTODY BUREAU 100 91 Average Years of Service by Facility 90 90 10.00 9.00 80 70 65 9.04 7.97 8.00 62 7.00 60 49 48 50 6.00 46 38 40 5.00 4.00 30 3.00 20 9.4 7.4 10 10.0 9.5 7.0 7.6 9.8 7.4 0 1.00 0.00 Force Incidents Avg. YOS A-Team Force Incidents Avg. YOS B-Team Main Jail 6 2.00 Force Incidents Avg. YOS C-Team Elmwood Force Incidents Avg. YOS D-Team Main Jail Elmwood 2025 USE OF FORCE BY AREA: LAW ENFORCEMENT BUREAU 35 30 30 25 20 15 15 12 8 10 11 10 8 5 16 2 0 Hospitals SPSO 7 Courts Special Operations Non-Patrol Central East Side South County...
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Memorandum from Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee for April 14, 2026, Item No. 16
This memorandum from the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee addresses the Board of Supervisors regarding the April 14, 2026 meeting. It discusses the committee's review of the Sheriff's Office's 2025 Annual Use of Force report, highlighting concerns about the disproportionate incarceration of African Americans and incidents of Use of Force. The committee made requests for further reporting and suggested improvements for future reports.
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The memorandum is addressed to the Honorable Board of Supervisors.
The committee reviewed the Sheriff's Office's 2025 Annual Use of Force report.
Concerns were raised about the disproportionate number of African Americans incarcerated and incidents of Use of Force.
The committee requested that the Sheriff's Office report on uses of force by facility and shifts during the Board meeting.
Suggestions were made for the Sheriff's Office to include conclusions and recommendations in future reports.
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County of Santa Clara COMMUNITY CORRECTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT MONITORING COMMITTEE 70 West Hedding Street, East Wing, 10th Floor San Jose, CA 95110 Phone: (408) 299-5001 DATE: April 13, 2026 TO: Honorable Board of Supervisors FROM: Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee SUBJECT: Board of Supervisors Meeting, April 14, 2026, Agenda Item No. 16 At the April 8, 2026, meeting of the Community Correction and Law Enforcement Monitoring Committee (CCLEM), commissioners received a report from the Office of the Sheriff (SHO) relating to its 2025 Annual Use of Force report. Although CCLEM did not approve specific recommendations for the Board’s consideration, commissioners made several requests. CCLEM voted 6-0, authorizing the CCLEM Chair to send a memorandum informing the Board of CCLEM’s interests and priorities. Commissioners were appreciative of the detailed and transparent report. Some commissioners noted that the reports continue to improve each year. Commissioners’ comments and questions were focused on three areas. • Commissioners noted the disproportionate number of African Americans incarcerated in the County’s jails and were concerned about the...
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This public comment addresses the Board of Supervisors regarding jail reform efforts and the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report. It highlights concerns about the lack of input from incarcerated individuals, issues with public records requests for camera footage, demographic disparities in use of force incidents, and the need for better grievance filing processes. The comment advocates for policies that reduce jail populations and improve rehabilitation programs instead of increasing spending on weapons or jail construction.
Key points
Silicon Valley De-Bug created a survey for incarcerated individuals regarding taser use, but responses have been rejected or not received.
Public records requests for camera footage related to taser use have been made, but the lack of footage limits the reports' perspectives.
Demographic data shows significant disparities in use of force incidents among Black and Raza populations in jail.
Chemical agents are the most common form of use of force, often targeting individuals with mental health needs.
The comment suggests investing in education, employment, and rehabilitation programs to enhance safety rather than spending on tasers or new jails.
Issues with the grievance filing process using tablets are noted, advocating for a system that includes both digital and hard copy submissions.
Concerns are raised about the failure to inform family members of in-custody deaths, violating agreed policies.
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4/13/2026 To: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS Otto Lee, District 3, President Sylvia Arenas, District 1, Vice President Betty Dương, District 2 Susan Ellenberg, District 4 Margaret Abe-Koga, District 5 Regular Meeting April 14, 2026 9:30 AM 70 West Hedding Street San Jose, CA 95110 Zoom (Video conference): https://sccgovorg.zoom.us/j/86752558295 Submit public comment to: BoardOperations@cob.sccgov.org RE: De-Bug Public Comment for Items: 15. Receive report from the (OCLEM) relating to the status of jail reform efforts; and 16. Receive report from the Sheriff relating to the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report. Dear BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, As you receive reports from OCLEM relating to the status of jail reform efforts, and Sheriff relating to the 2025 Annual Use of Force Report, we urge you to consider the following: ● Silicon Valley De-Bug has taken it upon themselves to create a survey to distribute inside the jails via mail correspondence to hear directly from our loved ones inside who may have been tased. Silicon Valley De-Bug surveys have been rejected, sent back or have not been received from our loved ones inside Santa Clara County Jails. Without critical experiences from our loved ones...
This document is a Request to Speak Form that serves as a public record under the California Public Records Act. It is intended for individuals wishing to address a Board, Committee, or Commission during a meeting. The form allows for optional fields such as name, organization, and address, and provides instructions for submitting written comments for the record.
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The document is a public record subject to disclosure.
It may be added to meeting materials on the County website.
Individuals can fill out the form to address a Board, Committee, or Commission.
There are optional fields for name, organization, and address.
Instructions are provided for submitting written comments.
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