2025-01305 Update on Application of Budget Equity Tool (BET) on Sacramento Police Department — Racial Equity Committee, October 21, 2025

City of Sacramento
Racial Equity Committee Report
915 I Street Sacramento, CA 95814
www.cityofsacramento.org
File ID: 2025-01305 10/21/2025
Update on Application of Budget Equity Tool (BET) on Sacramento Police Department File ID: 2025-01305
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: Receive, comment, and provide direction.

Contact: Aimée Zenzele Barnes, Diversity & Equity Manager, (916) 808-1174; [email protected], Human Resources Department Presenter: Aimée Zenzele Barnes, Diversity & Equity Manager, (916) 808-1174; [email protected], Human Resources Department Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-PD Budget Equity Tool
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: The Human Resources Office of Diversity & Equity (ODE) staff will provide an update on the continued refinement and expanded application of the Budget Equity Tool (BET) [renamed from the Budget Equity Resource Guide and Tool (BERG/T)]. The BET provides a standardized approach to understand the local and geographic impacts of potential budget cuts. Specifically using data to identify unintentional adverse impacts on underserved groups or neighborhoods.

The City of Sacramento took intentional steps to continue to build capacity and embed equity into its budget process as part of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025/26 budget development process through the continued implementation of the BET. This effort began almost immediately after adoption of the FY2024/25 on August 6, 2024, when ODE, the City Manager’s Office (CMO) (Assistant City Manager, Leyne Milstein), and the Finance Department’s Budget Office convened to strategize integration of the BET in the budget cycle.

By September 11, 2024, the team refined the BET to be compatible with the City’s budget software (Hyperion). Integration of the BET into the automated process is an important step in the intentional efforts to normalize this type of analysis within the budget development process. On October 31, 2024, ODE and Finance reviewed the functionality and reporting capabilities to ensure the

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departments applying the BET would have functional access.

The official FY2025/26 citywide budget development kick-off took place on November 6, 2024, followed by the creation of a shared workspace (Teams) to centralize BET submissions. Additionally, ODE hosted a workshop on November 13, 2024, to strengthen workforce equity considerations.

On December 11, 2024, the ODE Manager engaged in a capacity building diversity, equity, and inclusion exercise with the Police Department (PD), effectively broadening the tool’s application. This effort was followed by subsequent meetings with PD to further refine and align their BET. This report provides an opportunity for PD to present their BET and learnings from the process.

Policy Considerations: This report is consistent with the Racial Equity Committee’s direction to keep informed on the pilot application of an equity lens on the discrete parts of the City budget and application of an equity lens on the City budget over the next three to five years.

Economic Impacts: None.

Environmental Considerations: Not applicable.

Sustainability: Not applicable.

Commission/Committee Action: Not applicable.

Rationale for Recommendation: None.

Financial Considerations: Not applicable.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.

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BCP Request A Type: Reduction Categorization:

Section 1: Goal Setting, Budget Classification, & Project Outcomes To get started, identify goals and project outcomes of the service or project being reduced or cut. Consider explaining how the service or project connects to the City’s goals and helps to define the potential reduction/cut’s impact on different communities.

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

N/A

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The desired outcomes are to increase spaces that support belonging, promote community, and connect youth to trusted adult mentors.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination this program would disproportionately impact the priority neighborhoods in the City of Sacramento.

Section 2: Service Impacts
A spending cut could reduce the quality and quantity of service that the City delivers. Collecting data allows to identify synergies with existing work and unearth opportunities to reduce the perpetuation of historical and present injustice faced by certain communities. Explore the potential impacts of spending cuts by identifying demographics of community members.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Race/Ethnicity
All : Yes
Level of Vulnerability (based on Sacramento County Social Vulnerability Index) Percentile ranking values range from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating greater vulnerability.

Section 3: Location Impacts
This section is designed to help understand the geographic character of budget cuts and their potential impacts on vulnerable and already underserved neighborhoods and communities. Utilize the Sacramento Equity Explore Design GIS Tool to help identify.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Central Location : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? N/A
Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
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The affected areas include identified priority neighborhoods and surrounding areas where #SacTownYouthNights take place.

Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? N/A
Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request B Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

Yes - BCP AE (Night Motors/Traffic Team), BCP AF (Day Motors/Traffic Team), and BCP AK (MCIU).

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The SPD Motor Teams and MCIU focus on reducing injury and fatal crashes through enforcement, education, and follow up. These units are integral in providing safe roadways for pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorist across Sacramento.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination of these units would disproportionately impact the City of Sacramento.

The reduction of these teams will be detrimental to the City of Sacramento. These teams focus on high-injury and high-crash locations, providing enforcement and education to improve road safety.

These teams also address community traffic complaints and are essential for tackling dangerous sideshow activities that plague the Sacramento region, particularly on weekends. From January 1, 2023, to April 30, 2024, there were 330 primary calls for sideshow activities—excluding instances where sideshows moved between multiple locations within the City and County. During this period, sideshow- related enforcement led to 66 arrests/citations, the seizure of 4 firearms, and the impounding of 35 vehicles. Tragically, in early 2024, two individuals were killed by gunfire during a sideshow-related incident in North Sacramento.

The teams also provide roadway safety for individuals during First Amendment events, such as protests. Often, the protestors move to the roadway. The team provides comprehensive safety and traffic mitigation plans to keep the protestors and motorists safe.

The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) ranks Sacramento as having the highest rates of fatal, injury, speed, and alcohol-related crashes among California’s largest cities. The elimination of these units would have a profound negative impact throughout the city. Such a decision would likely lead to an increase in injury/fatal crashes and dangerous driving behaviors.

These teams employ a data-driven approach, focusing on high-crash locations with the goal of reducing unsafe driving behaviors. Their efforts have already proven effective. In 2024, total vehicle crashes decreased by 18% (from 5,170 to 4,234) compared to 2023. Similarly, vehicle crash fatalities dropped by over 30% (from 49 to 32).

The elimination/reduction of these units also risks damaging trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Motors and MCIU are actively involved in community outreach and engagement through programs such as Start Smart Teen Driving Courses, school visits, and attendance at community events. Eliminating these teams could lead to perceptions of abandonment and reinforce existing mistrust of law enforcement.

Critical follow-up on DUI incidents, hit-and-runs, and serious injury crashes would also be significantly reduced or eliminated. Coordination with internal and external partners on traffic safety—such as Vision Zero, City Traffic Engineers, MADD, Safetyville, and non-profit organizations—would suffer, further diminishing the City’s ability to address traffic issues effectively.

Without specialized units to handle these responsibilities, the burden would fall solely on patrol operations, which are already stretched thin.

This shift would reduce overall effectiveness and will have a negative citywide impact. Many underserved communities are located within or near three violent crime hot spot areas (North, South, and East areas of Sacramento) identified through data analysis. Additionally, the top 10 injury/fatal traffic crash locations were identified for 2023 and 2024. Respectively, 3 and 4 of these locations are within or near the three violent crime hot spot areas.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Race/Ethnicity
All : Yes
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Level of Vulnerability (based on Sacramento County Social Vulnerability Index) Percentile ranking values range from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating greater vulnerability.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? Most of the complaints at community meetings involves unsafe driving/traffic and sideshows. The elimination of Motors and reduction in MCIU will likely have a negative citywide impact.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? Traffic and Motors is a mobile unit dedicated to serving the entire community by addressing key concerns such as injury and fatal crash data, community complaints, and observable traffic issues. These officers prioritize road safety through initiatives like DUI saturation patrols and targeted enforcement strategies, including DUI warrant sweeps.

Additionally, Major Collision Investigation Unit (MCIU) investigators play a vital role in responding to fatal vehicle crashes and conducting thorough follow-up investigations into injury-related hit-and-run incidents.

A reduction in the mobile service level provided by Traffic, Motors, and MCIU would have a negative citywide impact.

Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request C Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

BCP U (PIO reduction) and BCP Y (OOC Senior Staff Assistant).

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The Senior Staff Assistant, Administrative Analyst, and PIO Police Officer all play a critical role in the Department’s ability to engage and communicate with the public which leads to an increase in transparency and trust.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination of the Senior Staff Assistant, Administrative Analyst, and PIO Police Officer positions would affect the Department’s ability to build trust and be transparent with the community and media.

If the PIO Police Officer and Administrative Analyst are eliminated: (1) The PIO Unit will be unable to respond to media requests in a timely manner. In addition, the unit will not be able to respond to as many requests; (2) A delay in creating, producing, and delivering department training videos; (3) A delay in creating, producing, and delivering videos that satisfy legal mandates; and (4) With a decline in information sharing, trust and transparency with the community is likely to diminish which would greatly affect the our relationship with the most vulnerable communities we serve.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

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Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? Although these positions provide a citywide response, much of their time is spent addressing crime that disproportionately effects our most vulnerable populations and communities.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
N/A
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? The PIO Unit is a mobile program that responds throughout the City to provide information in real time to the community and media, often within the most vulnerable communities. Shared information could be positive in nature or regarding a serious crime that is occurring or has already occurred.

Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request D Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

Not applicable

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? ShotSpotter was implemented in the City of Sacramento in three phases over 3 years. ShotSpotter provides rapid gunshot detection and alerts to patrol officers is designated zones within the city. In July of 2015, a three-square mile zone in north Sacramento became the pilot area for PD’s first ShotSpotter. Due to the success and confidence in the system, the Department made it permanent. Since then, PD has added two additional ShotSpotter systems, one in the South area in 2017, and another in the East area in 2018.

The use of gunshot detection is directly related to the effort to reduce violent crime by rapidly detecting and responding to scenes of shootings, where there have been people who have been critically injured. Additionally, suspect identification and location along with crucial evidence preservation is paramount to serving justice. Over the course of five years, in the three zones where the program is in effect, over 80% of those shootings go unreported by citizens.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination the ShotSpotter program administered by Sound Thinking would disproportionately impact underserved communities of color in the City of Sacramento.

As of the end of November 2024, 77.8% of the shooting victims within the City of Sacramento for 2024 have been either Black or Hispanic.

This is a consistent trend year to year, and the elimination of the Sound Thinking contract would impact these specific community members the most.

The elimination of a proactive and technology driven violent crime reduction effort can have profound consequences for underserved communities and communities of color, which are often disproportionately impacted by violent crime. These areas already face significant challenges stemming from systemic inequalities, and the removal of such tools risks exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

First and foremost, underserved communities often experience higher rates of violent crime, driven by factors such as poverty, limited access to resources, and historical disinvestment. By using intelligence-driven approaches, such as gunshot detection officers can rapidly respond to crimes of violence, where traditional reporting by citizens fails, thereby improving public safety. Without detecting or proactively solving these crimes, gaps in crime prevention widen, leaving these communities more exposed to violence and its far-reaching consequences.

The removal of this program also risks damaging trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Sacramentans living in the higher crime areas of our city often rely on proactive efforts to feel safer in their neighborhoods. The elimination of response to otherwise unreported gunfire can lead to perceptions of abandonment, further alienating already underserved populations. ShotSpotter increases legitimacy in communities most impacted by gun violence. While specifics regarding the systems boundaries, placement, and other classified information is not made public, community members are aware of the system and its general purpose. We routinely share information on incidents involving the use of ShotSpotter with the media and on our social media platforms. Officers often explain to detainees and other community members they contact, the reason for them being there, sometimes going as far as showing them the activation map in the ShotSpotter mobile application.

Additionally, the absence of targeted intervention strategies can hinder effective policing. Gunshot detection technology allows responding officers to have a laser focused response to the scene of a shooting that has just occurred and often results in the contact of the small percentage of individuals responsible for a disproportionate amount of violent crime. Without this specialized focus, patrol and operations resources are spread thin, reducing overall effectiveness. Such measures can disproportionately affect communities of color, further straining police-community relations.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Section 3: Location Impacts
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This section is designed to help understand the geographic character of budget cuts and their potential impacts on vulnerable and already underserved neighborhoods and communities. Utilize the Sacramento Equity Explore Design GIS Tool to help identify.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Citywide : Yes
Mobile Program or Service : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts The designated zones for ShotSpotter are placed into three geographic areas where the highest levels of gun violence persistently exist.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? As stated above, victims of violent crime in Sacramento are overwhelmingly Black and Hispanic. These populations are disproportionally impacted by gun violence.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Not applicable
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? The unreported gunshots being detected by the ShotSpotter system is directly addressing the inequitable violence that is perpetrated in communities of color. If eliminated, it is very easy to see this inequity not only persisting but increasing without the intervention of technology and intelligence lead law enforcement response teams that are one of the largest tools in the police department to stop violent crime. The rapid response to shootings helps provide critical aid to shooting victims and facilitates removing illegal firearms out of the hands of violent criminals before they can shoot a citizen who is more than three times as likely to be Black or Hispanic. The shooting data throughout the city consistently shows violent crime in our most vulnerable and diverse neighborhoods.

Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request E Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

Not applicable

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The Downtown CORE Overtime Units combat crime and maintain safety in the core business and visitor district of the City. Police presence impacts tourism by providing a perception of safety to businesses and visitors. A lack of security can negatively impact the local economy, businesses, jobs, and revenue generated from tourism-related activities.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
Identified the impacted populations. Primarily the CORE Area of Downtown and the Old Sacramento Historical District’s vulnerable populations, such as unhoused individuals; property owners, business owners, government/private sector employees and visitors.

Identified potential disproportionate effects on the identified populations such as community trust and engagement, safety and security and economic and social impacts.

The decline in police presence may also impact tourism, a critical driver of the local economy. This could significantly affect small businesses, employees in the service and hospitality sectors—many of whom come from underrepresented backgrounds—and the broader community that relies on the revenue generated by tourism.

Moreover, the safety of all citizens and property will be at greater risk, with response times to crimes in progress increasing and the ability to address lower priority calls for service curtailed or eliminated. These lower priority calls often include quality-of-life concerns that disproportionately impact underserved communities, exacerbating existing disparities.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

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Citywide : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts The Downtown CORE Overtime is specific to the CORE area of the City and includes the J/K/L Street corridor from 15th Street on the East side to Old Sacramento on the West side. These units also assist throughout the downtown area when requested. This area serves as a vital hub for businesses, tourism, and community activity. This area attracts individuals from all demographics, including families, visitors, shoppers, workers, and vulnerable populations such as individuals experiencing homelessness.

The elimination of this detail will disproportionately impact the safety and security of those who are already underserved or marginalized, as they often rely on equitable access to public spaces for shelter, work, and recreation. Reduced police presence in such a high-traffic area could exacerbate safety concerns, particularly for those with limited resources or alternative options for support and protection.

Furthermore, a decline in safety and security could deter tourism and business activity, impacting the local economy. This would disproportionately affect small businesses, employees in service and retail industries—many of whom represent historically underrepresented groups—and residents who depend on a thriving downtown for economic opportunities.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? The Downtown CORE Overtime Units exclusively serve the Downtown CORE and the Old Sacramento Historical District, an area with a significant population of unhoused and individuals suffering from mental health disorders. This detail plays a critical role providing safety and security to disadvantaged and vulnerable community members in the district. This presence helps bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.

Eliminating this detail would disproportionately impact populations already facing systemic inequities, including those experiencing homelessness. This presence fosters trust and connection between law enforcement and underserved communities, creating opportunities for positive engagement that go beyond traditional policing methods.

By removing this service, the City risks diminishing a unique resource that provides safety and strengthens relationships in our diverse community. Additionally, this detail’s role in maintaining safety in highly populated tourist and historical areas supports economic vitality and inclusive access to shared spaces for all residents and visitors.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Not applicable
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? Not applicable
Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request F Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

F (Impact Overtime), AH (Impact Teams)

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The SPD IMPACT Team is a vital enforcement and security partner to the Incident Management Team (IMT), which oversees the City’s response to homelessness. The IMT deploys multi-departmental units across Sacramento that provide outreach and engagement to persons experiencing homelessness (PEH) while simultaneously enforcing City laws and ordinances.

The overtime is used so there is seven-day per week coverage of the IMPACT team.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The SPD IMPACT team serves as the primary enforcement and security unit for the IMT. Homelessness is a complicated social issue that touches all areas of the City. Unfortunately, these camps have individuals that victimize the unhoused and vulnerable communities through violence, weapons, and the dealing of illegal narcotics.

The Department analyzed how the elimination of the IMPACT Team may disproportionately impact the City of Sacramento.

An examination of the demographics of PEH reveals common characteristics among this vulnerable population. Factors such as age, gender, race, and socio-economic background play significant roles in determining who is at higher risk of becoming homeless. Poverty and economic hardships are major contributors, with the widening gap between income levels, rising housing costs, and the lack of affordable housing exacerbating the issue. Additionally, mental health conditions and substance abuse disorders often complicate access to stable housing and necessary support. Tragically, homelessness impacts people from all walks of life, including youth, veterans, LGBTQ+, and the elderly.

Sacramento Steps Forward, a local nonprofit entity coordinates community-level efforts to end homelessness. In January 2024, it conducted a point-in-time count of PEH. The findings estimated 6,615 PEH on a single night in January 2024. Although a decline from two years ago, homelessness remains a significant City issue.

The IMPACT Team serves as the primary safety and enforcement component of the IMT. It ensures the safety of other city entities, such as Code Enforcement, City Park Rangers, and the Department of Community Response (DCR). Beyond enforcing city ordinances related to homelessness, IMPACT officers frequently arrest individuals who victimize the unhoused through violence, weapons, or illegal narcotics distribution. Furthermore, the team's daily efforts allow patrol officers and other city personnel to respond more quickly and efficiently to other calls for service.

A recent arrest in a homeless camp was for narcotic sales involving 24-pounds of processed marijuana and 119 grams of methamphetamine. Another IMPACT rapid response team located a Marlin rifle with no serial number, as well as ammunition and gun parts in a homeless encampment near a South Sacramento school. Further showing the victimization to the unhoused community, as well as posing a direct threat to the community.

From January to November 2024, the IMPACT Team has issued over 357 citations for City ordinance violations; assisted the IMT with 212 coordinated encampments near school/day care centers; responded to 7,502 reports of blocked sidewalks; assisted with the removal of 2,972 vehicles; and facilitated the collection of nearly 8 million pounds of debris/waste.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? The loss of the IMPACT Team would push all enforcement to Patrol Operations, which is already stretched thin by minimal staffing and increased work volume. Additionally, the IMT efforts would be limited by a lack of security and enforcement.

Program or Service from a Central Location
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These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Not applicable
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? The IMPACT Team is a mobile service that responds to 311 calls, delivering essential services across the City of Sacramento. Reducing or eliminating this team would significantly affect the City and its ability to support homeless communities, leaving vulnerable populations without critical assistance and diminishing the City's capacity to address homelessness.

Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request G Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

Not applicable

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The Mounted Unit combats crime and maintains safety in the core business and visitor district of the city. Police presence impacts tourism by providing a perception of safety to businesses and visitors. A lack of security can negatively impact the local economy, businesses, jobs, and revenue generated from tourism-related activities.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
Identified Impacted Populations. Primarily Downtown and the Old Sacramento Historical District vulnerable populations, such as unhoused individuals. In addition, community events citywide, particularly in disadvantaged neighborhoods.

Identified potential disproportionate effects on the identified populations such as community trust and engagement, safety and security and economic and social impacts.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

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Citywide : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts The Mounted Unit is specific to the Old Sacramento and downtown area, a region that serves as a vital hub for businesses, tourism, and community activity. This area attracts individuals from all demographics, including families, visitors, shoppers, workers, and vulnerable populations such as individuals experiencing homelessness.

The elimination of this Unit will disproportionately impact the safety and security of those who are already underserved or marginalized, as they often rely on equitable access to public spaces for shelter, work, and recreation. Reduced police presence in such a high-traffic area could exacerbate safety concerns, particularly for those with limited resources or alternative options for support and protection.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? The Mounted Unit exclusively serves the Downtown and Old Sacramento Historical District, an area with a significant population of unhoused individuals. This Unit also plays a critical role at community events across the city, particularly in disadvantaged and vulnerable communities, where it helps bridge the gap between law enforcement and the community.

Eliminating this Unit would disproportionately impact populations already facing systemic inequities, including those experiencing homelessness. The Unit’s presence fosters trust and connection between law enforcement and underserved communities, creating opportunities for positive engagement that go beyond traditional policing methods.

By removing this vital service, the City risks diminishing a unique resource that provides safety and strengthens relationships in diverse communities, particularly in areas where trust in law enforcement may be fragile. Additionally, the Unit’s role in maintaining safety in highly populated tourist and historical areas supports economic vitality and inclusive access to shared spaces for all residents and visitors.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Not applicable
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

Not applicable

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The Marine Unit combats crime and maintains safety in the core business and visitor district of the city. The officers respond to emergencies (drownings, accidents, etc.), enforce maritime laws, and ensure boater safety. In addition, they recover submerged and abandoned boats that pose danger in the waterways within the City of Sacramento’s jurisdiction.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
Identified all populations that rely on the Marine Unit, including residents, visitors, recreational users, and vulnerable populations (e.g., those experiencing homelessness on waterways, boat dwellers).

Identified the services that will be lost to include safety patrols, emergency response, search and rescue, hazard mitigation, and waterway debris removal.

Identified and analyzed the Economic and Community impacts, such as the potential long-term costs such as increases in accidents, loss of tourism revenue
Section 2: Service Impacts
A spending cut could reduce the quality and quantity of service that the City delivers. Collecting data allows to identify synergies with existing work and unearth opportunities to reduce the perpetuation of historical and present injustice faced by certain communities. Explore the potential impacts of spending cuts by identifying demographics of community members.

The safety of all citizens and property will be at greater risk, with increased response times to crimes in progress. Lower priority calls for service, often critical to marginalized communities, may be delayed or eliminated, further reducing trust and access to equitable safety measures.

Moreover, the elimination of waterway patrols and emergency response capabilities will disproportionately affect vulnerable groups that rely on these services for safety and recreation. This includes communities that may use the waterways for cultural or economic activities, as well as those with limited resources to address hazards independently. The ability to respond effectively to search and rescue incidents or mitigate dangers posed by waterway debris will be significantly diminished, compromising public safety and access for all.

With this unit, the City can better ensure safety and economic vitality for every resident and visitor, fostering a more equitable and resilient community.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Citywide : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts Those impacted by this proposal include individuals from all demographics and include vulnerable populations who rely on the levees or houseboats for shelter. The proposed cut would disproportionately impact underserved and marginalized communities, including those experiencing homelessness, economic hardship, or systemic barriers to safety and security. These populations often rely on the waterways as a place of shelter or refuge, lacking access to alternative resources or protections.

The elimination of this Unit will compromise the well-being and safety of all individuals utilizing the waterways, whether for recreation, tourism, or as a place of residence. Vulnerable communities, already at greater risk due to inequitable access to services, will face heightened challenges from reduced safety measures, emergency response, and hazard mitigation capabilities. Without this unit, these populations could experience increased danger, further deepening disparities in safety and security.

Equitable resource distribution is critical to ensuring the waterways remain safe and accessible for everyone, regardless of socioeconomic status or circumstance.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? The Marine Unit operates in a geographically neutral capacity, serving all individuals who utilize the waterways within the jurisdiction of the City of Sacramento. This includes vulnerable populations, such as those experiencing homelessness or economic hardship, who rely on levees or houseboats for shelter. The elimination of this Unit would disproportionately impact these underserved communities, many of whom already face systemic inequities and limited access to critical safety resources.

Reducing or eliminating services to the waterways risks compromising equitable access to safety, emergency response, and hazard mitigation for all residents and visitors. Preserving this Unit is essential to ensuring the protection and inclusion of diverse populations while maintaining a commitment to equity, safety, and resilience across the community.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Not applicable
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

Not applicable

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? Community Service Representatives (CSRs) are responsible for managing and supporting several outward facing community support programs. They manage the Neighborhood Watch program, Adopt-a-Class, Heroes and Helpers, back to school drives, turkey giveaways, and more. They also communicate with community leaders regarding requests for police attendance at public events, coordinate those events, and manage and track the department’s promotional items. Their work allows sworn staff to focus on providing police services to enhance public safety.

Additionally, CSRs develop positive relationships and partnerships with key stakeholders within the community, such as Business Property Business Improvement Districts (PBIDs), Homeowner Association (HOA) Presidents, Neighborhood Associations and various community leaders. These relationships and partnerships help the police department build trust in the community, especially in the underserved neighborhoods that have traditionally not trusted law enforcement.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination of the CSR positions would indirectly impact disproportionately affected and underserved communities in the City of Sacramento.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Citywide : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts All seven police districts benefit from having Community Service Representatives assigned to their respective area, so the entire city would be impacted.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? The Community Service Representatives support the Police Department’s efforts to build trust in our underserved communities that have traditionally not trusted law enforcement. Therefore, in some of our vulnerable populations, our efforts to build trust would be significantly compromised by eliminating these positions. Furthermore, our Community Service Representatives play a significant role in reducing crime in our underserved communities, so those efforts would be compromised as well.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Not applicable
Mobile Program or Service
These are services where the staff are mobile. Examples include EMS units, code enforcement, road patching crews, and litter abatement teams. Cuts in these services could also pose greater risks of inequitable impact.

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

J (EBCVIDS), K (GPIT), L (OVP)

2. What are/were the desired program or service outcomes? The Office of Violence Prevention (OVP), Gang Prevention and Intervention Task Force (GPIT), and Evidence-Based Community Violence Disruption Strategy (EBCVIDS) work collaboratively to reduce violence and empower communities through targeted interventions, mentorship, and data-driven strategies. Their outcomes include a measurable reduction in gang-related activities and violent incidents, enhanced trust and collaboration between law enforcement and community organizations and strengthened community engagement and integration. These programs focus on identifying and supporting at-risk individuals, providing mentorship and life skills, disrupting immediate threats of violence, and fostering long-term personal and community resilience. Together, they create safer, more empowered communities.

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination of the Office of Violence Prevention and related grants would affect the City and violent crime efforts.

Without OVP, GPIT, and EBCVIDS, violence prevention efforts in high-need areas like Valley Hi, Meadowview, and Del Paso Heights would significantly decline. These neighborhoods, already disproportionately affected by gang violence, would lose access to programs that provide alternatives to gang involvement. Community-based organizations (CBOs) delivering evidence-based interventions would face severe funding cuts, limiting their ability to serve vulnerable residents.

OVP coordinates essential partnerships between law enforcement, CBOs, and stakeholders to address violence. GPIT focuses on reducing gang involvement and improving academic outcomes, while EBCVIDS ensures 24/7 emergency response and conflict de-escalation. These programs use proven strategies to prevent retaliation, reduce violence, and build long-term resilience. Without them, crime rates would likely rise, especially in neighborhoods with youth-related crime trends.

The loss of these programs would also deprive at-risk youth of mentorship, academic assistance, and job training, increasing risks of gang involvement, school dropout, and unemployment. Youth in crisis would no longer have access to wraparound services essential for stability and safety. Furthermore, the burden on law enforcement would grow, resulting in less effective, more reactive responses and eroding community trust in public safety efforts.

The broader ripple effects include a diminished capacity for CBOs to secure future grants and sustain partnerships. Without OVP’s oversight and accountability, programs would struggle to meet objectives or demonstrate success, weakening the city’s violence prevention infrastructure.

Eliminating these programs would significantly reduce community safety, increase violence, and deprive vulnerable populations of critical support. OVP, GPIT, and EBCVIDS are indispensable to Sacramento’s vision for a safer, more equitable community.

Impacts By Demographics
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

FY2025/26 Budget Equity Tool - Police
Race/Ethnicity
All : Yes
Level of Vulnerability (based on Sacramento County Social Vulnerability Index) Percentile ranking values range from 0 to 1, with higher values indicating greater vulnerability.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Citywide : Yes
Central Location : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts The GPIT and EBCVIDS serve some of Sacramento’s most vulnerable neighborhoods including Del Paso Heights, Oak Park and Meadowview. The grantees are required to focus services in these areas in order reduce and disrupt violence. Further, the grantees have citywide responsibility to engage in disruption, emergency response and receive referrals.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut? Although the grantees have specific geographic responsibility in vulnerable neighborhoods, they are further responsible for citywide responses to reduce violent crime. Violent crime disproportionately affects people of color.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Several of the CBOs operate facilities with program funding from the GPIT and EBCVIDS. These facilities are in neighborhoods such as Del Paso Hights and Meadowview. They are more commonly used by segments of the community that are vulnerable, including local youth.

Decreasing these programs would negatively affect our definition of equity.

If this is a mobile program or service that serves a specific community or specific neighborhoods, are those neighborhoods vulnerable? The EBCVIDS program requires mobile responses for disruption and violence interruption. This includes receiving referrals from law enforcement for CBOs to engage with areas that are experiencing or may experience higher levels of violence. For example, CBOs are often deployed to Old Sacramento as there have been increase violence and community disruption by youth. CBOs are deployed to positively engage with youth to prevent their involvement in violence. They also respond to emergency critical incidents, such as gang motivated homicides and shootings. This creates a calming effect and attempt to prevent retaliatory violence. These incidents often occur in the City’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. Eliminating this program would directly affect these neighborhoods.

Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request K Type: Reduction Categorization:

Purpose of Budget Reductions

1. Is this reduction tied to other BCPs? If so, which ones? If grouped, please share which BCPs (tie to BCP numbers) and why they are grouped together.

K (EBCVIDS), L (GPIT), M (OVP)

3. How did you approach the equity analysis?
The Department analyzed how the elimination of the Office of Violence Prevention and related grants would affect the City and violent crime efforts.

Impacts By Demographics
FY2025/26 Budget Equity Tool - Police
Identify the demographics of residents who may be impacted by the service or program reduction.

Location Impacts (Please be sure to describe each geographic character) Definition:

Citywide – Programs or services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

Central Location - Programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site.

Mobile Program or Service - These are services where the staff are mobile.

Citywide : Yes
Central Location : Yes
Mobile Program or Service : Yes
List any specific geographic areas the program or service impacts below Examples: Districts, Opportunity/Promise Zones, Neighborhoods, Service Districts The GPIT and EBCVIDS serve some of Sacramento’s most vulnerable neighborhoods including Del Paso Heights, Oak Park and Meadowview. The grantees are required to focus services in these areas in order reduce and disrupt violence. Further, the grantees have citywide responsibility to engage in disruption, emergency response and receive referrals.

Program or Service Geography: Citywide
Services that are “geography neutral” usually pose the least risk to equity but could still serve a vulnerable population.

If this is a program or service provided to the entire city with little variance by neighborhood, could vulnerable populations be hurt by the cut?

Although the grantees have specific geographic responsibility in vulnerable neighborhoods, they are further responsible for citywide responses to reduce violent crime. Violent crime disproportionately affects people of color.

Program or Service from a Central Location
These are programs or services delivered at locations distributed throughout the city with a service population local to the site. Program examples include community and recreations centers, public parks, fire stations. Service examples include building permits and licensing. If the program or service is delivered from a central location and available to the community at-large, but is more commonly used by specific segments of the community, are those segments a vulnerable population? Would a decreased level of service adversely impact any of the equity considerations from our definition of equity?
Several of the CBOs operate facilities with program funding from the GPIT and EBCVIDS. These facilities are in neighborhoods such as Del Paso Hights and Meadowview. They are more commonly used by segments of the community that are vulnerable, including local youth.

Decreasing these programs would negatively affect our definition of equity.

Primary Fiscal Contact: Brenda Delgadillo Date
Department Director Date
ACM Date
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BCP Request L Type: Reduction Categorization: