Gun Violence Reduction Program History

On October 19, 2021, the Board of Supervisors directed the County’s Public Safety Executive Office to research gun violence reduction programs.

For more information on this Board action:  October 19, 2021: Taking Ghost Guns Off Our Streets and Disrupting the Cycle of Violence Afflicting Our Communities

In response to the Board’s direction, the Public Safety Executive Office led a Gun Violence Reduction Working Group in early 2022 to develop recommendations for Board consideration.

On April 5, 2022, the Board of Supervisors approved the recommendations from the Working Group and authorized a competitive solicitation for a contractor to conduct a regional gun violence reduction community needs assessment.

For more information on this Board action:  April 5, 2022: Gun Violence Reduction Program Update and Request to Issue a Competitive Solicitation for Community Needs Assessment

A competitive procurement was conducted to select a contractor to conduct a regional gun violence reduction community needs assessment. The Assessment took place between September 2022 and June 2023.

On February 6, 2024, the Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report was presented to the Board of Supervisors along with a Gun Violence Reduction Work Plan. The Board accepted the Report and approved the Work Plan, which included 14 actions to be implemented in FY 24-25.

For more information on this Board action:  February 6, 2024: Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report and Recommendations