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On May 6 at 7:00 pm Fixin’ SMC will be hosting Allison Ganter, the new statewide director of in-custody death reviews. for a webinar, Reviewing Deaths in Jails. 

Senate Bill 519 from Oct 2023, creates the position of Director of In-Custody Death Review (director) within the Board of State and Community Corrections, that requires the director to review investigations of any death incident occurring within a local detention facility; make specific recommendations to the sheriff including changes to policies, procedures, and practices, as specified within 90 days of receipt of the recommendations of the director. SB 519 would require the sheriff to identify the recommendations that will be implemented and provide a timeline for implementation and the anticipated cost and requires that these recommendations and responses be made available to the public.

Allison Ganter, Director, In-Custody Death Review

Allison Ganter was appointed as the BSCC Director of In-Custody Death Review (ICDR) by Governor Gavin Newsom in October 2024 and is currently building the division to reflect the requirements outlined in Senate Bill 519. Prior to her appointment as Director, Ganter served as the Deputy Director of the Facilities Standards and Operations Division. During her ten-year tenure as Deputy Director, Ganter built the enhanced inspection process, which doubled the number of statewide inspections, and aligned regulatory requirements with national best practices, while also bringing increased transparency and public engagement to the regulatory process through stakeholder input and extensive public comment. Prior to coming to the BSCC as a Field Representative in 2000, Ganter served the New York State Assembly and the New York State Commission of Correction. She holds a Bachelor and Master of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Albany.

https://youtu.be/vemEBjhaadM?si=zOxNPp6m8-3KeU5c

Thank you to our Mental Health Webinar Sponsors & Supporters

Presenting Sponsor: Marc Kahn

Co-Sponsor: Anthony Crabb

Advocate: Constance Codding

Supporters: Michael Allen & Steven Martin

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Panelists: 

Elece Hempel, Executive Director, Petaluma People Services Center

A 20-year Petaluma resident, Elece Hempel joined Petaluma People Services Center in the spring of 2004 as Community Resource Manager, in 2006 served as Associate Executive Director and in 2011 as Executive Director, a position she currently holds. She has an extensive background in sales, marketing and general management, gained from more than 15 years of experience in the software and services industry. Elece also has served on various boards in the community, including the Healthy Community Consortium, the Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking, KJHS, PTSA, Little League, and others.

Sgt. Carl Tennenbaum, SFPD (Ret.)

Carl Tennenbaum spent thirty two years as a San Francisco Police Officer, where he specialized in community policing and outreach, with an emphasis on restorative justice and alternatives to incarceration. Carl was a hostage negotiator and crisis intervention specialist where he helped develop effective communication techniques for crisis management. In retirement, Carl has continued to fight for criminal justice reform and police accountability as a speaker with the Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP), as the reform candidate for Sonoma County Sheriff in 2022, and through his work with the Community Law Enforcement Accountability Now (CLEAN) of Sonoma County. 

Daut'e Martin, Program Specialist, Community Responders, Law Enforcement Action Partnership

Daut’e is an innovative leader dedicated to learning and development with a passion for social reform, which was fueled by her experiences growing up in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. She currently leads LEAP’s effort to catalogue how different communities are implementing community responders. Daut’e holds a bachelor's degree in Africana Studies from the University of Notre Dame. Daut’e is an advocate for social reform that will improve the quality of life for all people. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, journaling, and spending time with family and friends. 

Topics Covered:

The Risks and Liabilities of Police Involvement: Understanding the complexities and potential consequences of involving law enforcement in mental health incidents.

Sonoma County’s Approach: A detailed look at how Sonoma County is addressing mental health crisis management and what lessons can be learned.

Performance of Current Mental Health Response Teams: An evaluation of how existing teams are performing and areas for improvement.

Building Community Solutions: How communities can collaborate to ensure mental health treatment is accessible, both in the field and in clinical settings.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0zDtK62frg

Moderator: Carl Tennenbaum

Panelists: Kirstyne Lange, President NAACP Santa Rosa-Sonoma County, Unit #1074B

Lt. Matt Crosbie, Santa Rosa Police Department 

Join the Sonoma County Community for Law Enforcement Accountability Now (CLEAN) for an important and timely webinar that will explore critical issues surrounding safety in our schools, including:

The history of law enforcement's role in policing schools

The role of School Resource Officers (SROs)

The impact of school policing on students of color

The school-to-prison pipeline

Alternatives to police presence in schools

This webinar is a unique opportunity to engage with experts, advocates, and community members to discuss the real impact of law enforcement in educational settings and explore pathways to creating safer, more equitable schools for all students.

We invite educators, parents, students, community leaders, and anyone concerned about safety in our schools to participate. Let's work together to ensure that every student feels safe and supported in their learning environment

View Pretextual Stops Webinar on YouTube

Understanding Pretextual Stops: Exploring California Senate Bill 50

This webinar will address the harms of pretextual traffic stops and what lawmakers can do to protect drivers and their communities.

The Sonoma Committee for Law Enforcement Accountability Now (CLEAN) cordially invites you to join us for a comprehensive exploration of pretextual stops by law enforcement officers. Pretextual stops, which involve officers stopping individuals for minor violations as a pretense to investigate other suspected criminal activity, have been a topic of significant debate and concern in recent years. This webinar aims to shed light on the dynamics and negative consequences of pretextual stops, the implications of legislation and policy changes such as Senate Bill 50, and potential reforms to ensure fair and just policing practices.

California State Senator Steven Bradford

Max Carter-Oberstone, Vice President of the San Francisco Police Commission

Sergeant Carl Tennenbaum, SFPD (Ret.) - Moderator

View RIPA Webinar on YouTube

TO LEARN ABOUT THE RACIAL IDENTITY AND PROFILING ACT (RIPA)

“The Legislature finds and declares as follows…Racial or identity profiling is a practice that presents a great danger to the fundamental principles of our Constitution and a democratic society. It is abhorrent and cannot be tolerated.” (AB 953, RIPA)

HEAR FROM EXPERTS FROM THE RIPA ADVISORY BOARD ABOUT:

WHY RIPA IS NECESSARY

WHAT DATA RIPA REQUIRES BE GATHERED

WHAT RIPA DATA SHOWS US ABOUT SONOMA COUNTY

HOW WE CAN USE THE DATA TO PROMOTE BEST PRACTICES AND POLICY REFORMS TO ELIMINATE RACIAL AND IDENTITY PROFILING

SPEAKERS:

MELANIE P. OCHOA, Member, RIPA Advisory Board; Staff Attorney for Criminal Justice and Police Practices, ACLU of Southern California

TAMANI TAYLOR, Member, RIPA Advisory Board; San Francisco Deputy Public Defender; Board Member, California Public Defenders Association

MODERATOR:

LORENA BARRERA, Chair, Community Advisory Council for IOLERO

INTRODUCTIONS BY:

CARL TENNENBAUM, retired SFPD Sergeant; former candidate for Sonoma County Sheriff; member CLEAN