Funds come from the local, voter-approved Measure K half-cent sales tax. The program’s launch follows a March 11, 2022, summit hosted by Horsley and Pine that brought together numerous agencies and community groups to brainstorm ways to improve public safety by keeping firearms out of the hands of individuals prohibited from possessing guns.įollowing the summit, the Board of Supervisors pledged $2 million toward the program over two years. The program will include ongoing evaluation of performance metrics. Initially, investigators from the San Mateo and South San Francisco police departments will work with the District Attorney’s Office to enforce applicable restraining orders countywide. The second strategy – removing firearms – is led by the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force spearheaded by the District Attorney’s office in cooperation with local San Mateo County law enforcement agencies. The first strategy – involving restraining orders which automatically include firearm restrictions – is led by the San Mateo County Superior Court. The San Mateo County Gun Violence Prevention Program brings multiple public agencies together for an urgent priority: keeping guns out of the hands of individuals who are deemed to be an immediate risk to themselves or others.īuilding on several local initiatives already undertaken in the area of gun safety, two primary strategies are involved: (1) streamlining the processes for individuals to apply for and obtain a restraining order, and (2) removing firearms from prohibited persons.Īdditionally, the program also seeks to expand training for law enforcement, improve communication and efficiencies among involved parties, and educate the public about applicable laws. Fair and effective implementation of gun safety policies and procedures saves lives and we've been honored to be a part of the cutting-edge work being done in San Mateo County." Julia Weber, implementation director and domestic violence expert at Giffords Law Center, said, “San Mateo County's deep commitment to taking a comprehensive and countywide approach to reducing risk and increasing safety by dedicating resources to this issue is commendable and should serve as a model for communities across the state and the country. “We are going to make an impact here,” Wagstaffe said. That gap, local officials say, exists because the criminal justice system does not have the resources to pursue specific cases. The program will fill a critical gap that can lead to tragedy. “In so doing, we will get more firearms off the street and better protect victims, survivors, and the community at large.”
“The County’s innovative program puts teeth behind specific investigations and facilitates better implementation of existing law,” Supervisor Pine said.
On hand for the announcement in the County’s Hall of Justice were Horsley County Supervisor Dave Pine Superior Court Judge Susan L.
“This effort creates collaboration between, and targets resources to, law enforcement and the courts.” “This effort focuses on a proven approach to preventing violence and improving public safety: removing guns from the hands of those who are, by law, prohibited from possessing firearms,” said Don Horsley, president of the Board of Supervisors. The launch of the new San Mateo County Gun Violence Prevention Program comes with a pledge of $2 million in funding over the next two years. Redwood City – A coalition of top local elected and civic leaders today launched a new initiative to improve public safety by boosting efforts to remove guns from the hands of felons, stalkers, and other people prohibited from firearm possession. Water Quality Notifications (Beach/Creek).Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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