County of Santa Clara Public Safety and Justice Committee May 27, 2026

The County of Santa Clara Public Safety and Justice Committee convened on May 27, 2026, to discuss a range of public safety and justice issues, including reports on custody health services, behavioral health jail diversion programs, and gang activity prosecution. Key procurement-related discussions included the presentation of budgetary challenges and funding needs for programs supporting individuals transitioning from custody, such as the SJSU Service Navigation Program, which requested transitional funding to maintain services. The committee also received updates on grants secured for behavioral health treatment expansions and infrastructure improvements, including the Prop 36 infrastructure grant and Byrne crisis intervention grant. Additionally, the committee reviewed reports on the use of force and restorative services within the sheriff's office, approving these items on the consent calendar. The District Attorney's Office provided detailed data on gang-related prosecutions, highlighting a decrease in gang enhancement charges and ongoing efforts to address gun violence through task forces and community outreach. The committee emphasized the importance of interdepartmental collaboration, particularly with Public Health, to analyze data and improve intervention strategies. Motions to receive reports were passed unanimously, and the committee requested future updates incorporating standardized metrics and cross-departmental analyses to better inform policy and funding decisions.