HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 12022014 - D.7RECOMMENDATION(S):
ACCEPT District Attorney's report of accomplishments.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This is an informational report with no specific fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
The District Attorney's Office has made many accomplishments over the last four years and is desirous of sharing
those accomplishments with the Board of Supervisors in an oral report.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None. This is an informational report.
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 12/02/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Candace Andersen, District II Supervisor
Mary N. Piepho, District III Supervisor
Karen Mitchoff, District IV Supervisor
Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Contact: Cherie Mathisen, Chief of
Administration 925-957-2234
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: December 2, 2014
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc: Timothy Ewell, Senior Deputy County Administrator
D.7
To:Board of Supervisors
From:Mark Peterson, District Attorney
Date:December 2, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:District Attorney's Office Accomplishments
CDAA
BEST PRACTICES
June 2013
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Innovative ProgramsInnovative Programs
California District Attorneys Association
Summer Conference 2013Summer Conference 2013
Mark A. Peterson,
District Attorney
Contra Costa County
The District Attorney’s Office sits at the
center of the criminal justice system.
We are constantly faced with more
challenges in protecting public
safety.
We We are often not aware of the way other are often not aware of the way other
offices are meeting that challenge. offices are meeting that challenge.
We should be fully aware of innovations
around the state which could be used in
our counties.
Sharing information can make all of
us more effective.
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Contra Costa County Implemented a Real Estate
Fraud Unit Foreclosure Advisory Program.Foreclosure Advisory Program.
The Stop the John Project identifies defendants
convicted of solicitation in San Bernardino County by
releasing the names and photos of those defendants.
Name: Jimmy Galindo
Age: 32
Home City: Alhambra
Alternative Methods to
Balance the Scales of Justice
Case
Number: FWV1203197
Convicted Charge: PC
647(b)
Date of Conviction:
2/13/2013
Alameda County’s Restitution Court program is dedicated
to assisting crime victims obtain restitution from their
offenders.
Alternative Methods to
Balance the Scales of Justice
Contra Costa County targeted 8 recycling companies in a
Metal Recycling Sting. 7 of 8 purchased stolen property.
Alternative Methods to
Balance the Scales of Justice
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The Riverside County Post-Release Accountability and
Compliance Team maintains supervision over subjects
released pursuant to Assembly Bill 109.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
Under the Paperless Project system in Yolo County, criminal
files are created and maintained in a digital format that can be
utilized by prosecutors in court through the use of a wireless
internet connection.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
San Bernardino County’s One Call Now program allows
office staff to upload victims’ names and phone numbers
into the system, which will automatically send victims a
recorded phone message notifying them of their rights.
Efficiency and Effectiveness
The San Bernardino County Gang Resistance
Intervention Partnership is an education program
in which school security officers instruct students
about the dangers of gangs and drugs.
An Ounce of Prevention
School Attendance Review Board Enhancement is a
program out of Stanislaus County that encourages
probationers to get their kids to school by offering
probation termination or case dismissal.
An Ounce of Prevention
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Santa Clara’s Parent Project is a 12-week program
where parents attend classes and support groups
once a week to learn prevention and intervention
techniques for destructive adolescent behaviors.
An Ounce of Prevention
Yolo & Sacramento Counties’ Citizen Academies
are designed to involve diverse communities in
participating in mutual learning about the criminal
justice system.
Outreach & CommunicationOutreach & Communication
The City Attorney Quarterly Roundtable in
Riverside County provides an opportunity for the DA to
discuss legal issues with the county’s city attorneys.
Outreach & CommunicationOutreach & Communication
The Contra Costa County District Attorney attends
City Council & POA Meetings to educate
councilmembers and hold a Q&A for the officers.
Outreach & CommunicationOutreach & Communication
No-Cost Programs
Contra Costa County
1. Truancy Letters
2. City Council / Police Officer
Association Presentations
3. State of the Office Presentation
4. Bay Area Quarterly DA meetings
5. Conviction Integrity Unit
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