Sacramento Community Police Review Commission Regular Meeting – September 14, 2026

The Sacramento Community Police Review Commission met on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 5:30 PM via City Hall and YouTube. The meeting included approval of consent items, a police department awards update, a community forum feedback report on military equipment use, a presentation on the Blue Envelope Program, discussion of a critical grand jury report, ad hoc committee updates, planning for the 2026 annual report, and calendar review. No public comments were made.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of June 8, 2026 Meeting Minutes (File ID 2026-00172): Passed unanimously via motion by Vice Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Griggs. All commissioners present voted aye; no opposition or abstentions.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No public comments were offered on any agenda item or during the public comment period for matters not on the agenda.

Discussion Items

• Sacramento Community Police Review Commission Follow-Up Log (Item 2): The commission reviewed and approved the follow-up log as presented. Motion by Vice Chair Johnson, seconded by Commissioner Griggs, passed unanimously.
• Sacramento Police Department Staff Report (Item 3): Captain Buchanan presented summaries of the 2025 Accommodation Ceremony (August 5, 2026), awarding 15 officers for distinguished service, community guardian, life-saving, and bronze medal of valor actions. He highlighted a life-saving incident involving his own cousin, a firefighter. Commissioners Villegas and Johnson thanked the department and asked for district-level information for council recognition. The report was received and filed.
• Military Equipment Use Community Forum Feedback (Item 4): Chair Sample and Commissioner Villegas reported on the forum held at Oak Park Community Center, praising community engagement and the department’s openness. Captain Buchanan noted the next step is the Law and Legislation Committee meeting on September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM to advance the MEU policy/ordinance. The commission discussed integrating community feedback into the 2027 work plan.
• Blue Envelope Program Presentation (Item 5): Commissioner William Cho from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Community Review Commission presented the Blue Envelope Program, which provides a kit (envelope, stickers, keychains) to improve interactions between law enforcement and people with disabilities. He emphasized that the program is voluntary, not a registry, and backed by research. Captain Buchanan confirmed Sacramento PD has joined, with a three-pronged approach (logistics, training, messaging). A joint press conference is planned for late September/early October. Commissioners Korbs, Coleman, and others discussed outreach strategies, including community events, faith organizations, and social media. The commission gave direction to support implementation and bring back updates.
• Sacramento County Grand Jury Report Discussion (Item 6): The commission discussed the June 25, 2026 grand jury report titled “Sacramento Community Police Review Commission: Window Dressing or Progressing?” which raised concerns about recommendation implementation, staffing, and visibility. Commissioners acknowledged progress (e.g., MEU forums, training initiatives) but noted ongoing challenges, such as items reaching City Council without prior commission input. The city’s formal response is on the September 15 City Council agenda. The commission discussed potential public comment at that meeting but took no formal action. Commissioner Buenrostro requested a future meeting with the report’s authors and police department feedback.
• Ad Hoc Committee Report (Item 7): Commissioner Korbs reported that she and Commissioner Gianulias attended eight National Night Out events, introducing the commission to the public and gathering questions. No other ad hoc reports were given.
• 2026 Annual Report Discussion (Item 8): Chair Sample presented a timeline: first draft review at October 5 meeting, action at November 9 meeting, with December as contingency for submission. Commissioners identified community engagement and ongoing training as likely work plan priorities for 2027. Commissioner Buenrostro volunteered for the drafting ad hoc. The commission confirmed the timeline.
• Meeting Calendar Discussion (Item 9): The commission confirmed the remaining 2026 meetings: October 5 and November 9. No December meeting will be held unless needed as contingency. Commissioners noted potential budget-driven meeting reductions for 2027 but received no directive to change the current schedule.

Key Outcomes

• Motions passed: Approval of June 8 minutes and follow-up log, both unanimously.
• Reports received and filed: Police department staff report, military equipment use forum feedback, Blue Envelope presentation (with direction to support implementation), ad hoc committee report, grand jury report discussion (no formal action), annual report timeline, and meeting calendar.
• Next steps: Police department to share press conference details; commission to aid Blue Envelope outreach; annual report drafting ad hoc to begin; commission may provide public comment at City Council’s September 15 meeting on the grand jury response; Law and Legislation Committee to consider MEU policy on September 22.