When can a complaint be made?
A complaint may be made 24 hours a day. After normal business hours, a personnel complaint may be registered with any supervisor or the on-duty Watch Commander, or by calling (707) 565-2650.
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How can a personnel complaint be made?
A complaint may be made by telephone, by mail, or in person. The complaint may be made at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office or another mutually convenient location. The Sheriff’s Office is primarily interested in learning of your concerns about law enforcement conduct or a need for improvement in our delivery of services.
Will I have to testify if I make a complaint?
A complainant does not normally have to testify in any formal hearing. During the investigation you, along with all witnesses, may be questioned concerning the incident. It is essential to any investigation to ask all pertinent questions and obtain factual information. Once an investigation is concluded, a disposition will be determined. Employees of the Sonoma … Continued
Who can make a complaint?
A personnel complaint may be made by anyone. However, if the complainant is under the age of 18, we require that the complainant be accompanied by a parent or an adult.
What is a citizen’s complaint?
A citizen’s complaint is your opportunity to address whatever issue or concern you may have about a Sheriff’s Office member’s performance. You can make a complaint about anything that concerns you. It will be taken seriously and handled appropriately by supervisory staff.
Are there any other options being considered?
Another option considered is to wait and see results of Caltrans Pavement Rehabilitation project as currently proposed. Current project plans show high visibility crosswalks and improved signage at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Streets, Malet Street and Clay Street, and removal of in-ground light systems at Patten Street and France/Andrieux Streets. The current plan maintains the existing … Continued
What other safety improvements are being considered for pedestrian crossings on Broadway?
With adoption of the Fiscal Year 2021-22 budget, the City Council funded a Broadway (SR12) Pedestrian Safety project to install highly visible pedestrian crossings on Broadway at Patten Street, France/Andrieux Street, Malet Street and at Traintown. This project would be proposed for implementation under a Caltrans encroachment permit. The project could be implemented with the … Continued
Didn’t the City already ask for community feedback about restriping Broadway last year?
The City conducted an online survey from March 6, 2020 – April 6, 2020, to obtain feedback on options for restriping Broadway to enhance the pedestrian and bicycle experience. The restriping options included Standard Bike Lane, Buffered Bike Lane, and Parking Protected Bikeway. 61% of respondents preferred the Standard Bike Lane option; 39% of respondents … Continued
Why is council considering changing the striping on Broadway?
The City Council is considering requesting that Caltrans restripe Broadway in response to community requests that City Council do something to improve Broadway pedestrian safety after a pedestrian was hit and severely injured crossing Broadway in April 2021. Reducing the number of traffic lanes at pedestrian crossings would reduce the exposure of pedestrians to traffic … Continued
What are the current restrictions on Sonoma water customers?
While the City of Sonoma is not currently in a drought emergency, the following nonessential uses of municipal water are prohibited: The washing of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, and other hard-surfaced areas by direct hosing, except as may be necessary to properly dispose of flammable or other dangerous liquids or substances, wash away spills … Continued