RECOMMENDATION(S):
REFER to the Public Protection Committee a letter from the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Coalition regarding the local criminal justice system.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
On April 7, 2015, the Board of Supervisors received a letter (attached) from the Contra Costa County Racial Justice Coalition requesting review of topics within the local criminal justice system. The Public Protection Committee (PPC) generally hears all matters related to public safety within the County. Committee staff will integrate this issue into the PPC discussion schedule for CY 2015.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
A review of the letter will not be referred to the Public Protection Committee.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
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