Office of the Inspector General

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The Office of Inspector General (OIG), in consultation with the Sheriff, reports directly to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors. Established in September of 2007, the OIG conducts audits of internal operations and other audits or inquiries deemed appropriate. On a case-by-case basis, the Inspector General may:

• Accept complaints directly from or assist members of the public in filing complaints of misconduct involving Sheriff’s Department employees. 
• Monitor select allegations of employee misconduct. 
• Audit investigations and conduct systemic reviews of the disciplinary system. 
• Interview or re-interview complainants and witnesses to ensure that investigations are fair, unbiased, factually accurate and complete. 
• Monitor or independently investigate any other matter as requested by the Sheriff or the Board of Supervisors.
• Provide complainants with timely updates on the status of investigations, excluding disclosure of any information which is confidential or legally protected.
• Serve as a conduit to community leaders and the public for information pertaining to the policies and procedures of the Sacramento Sheriff’s Department or the practices of law enforcement in general.
• Upon invitation by the Sheriff, act to mediate or facilitate resolution of disputes between the Sheriff’s Department and community members or groups.