{"id":7573,"date":"2025-04-04T22:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T06:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/?p=7573"},"modified":"2025-04-04T22:54:18","modified_gmt":"2025-04-05T06:54:18","slug":"el-dorado-county-sheriff-and-da-oppose-ab-1037-cite-public-safety-and-local-control-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/inedc.com\/24\/crime\/el-dorado-county-sheriff-and-da-oppose-ab-1037-cite-public-safety-and-local-control-concerns\/","title":{"rendered":"El Dorado County Sheriff and DA Oppose AB 1037, Cite Public Safety and Local Control Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"234\"><strong data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"150\">PLACERVILLE, Calif.<\/strong> \u2014 <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">El Dorado County&#8217;s top law enforcement officials have voiced strong opposition to Assembly Bill 1037 (AB 1037), asserting that the proposed legislation undermines local authority and poses significant public safety risks.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"431\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">AB 1037 aims to extend and expand provisions related to the distribution of<a href=\"http:\/\/www.inedc.com\/23\/government\/no-needles-needed-placerville-city-concurs-with-el-dorado-county\/\"> hypodermic needles and drug paraphernalia<\/a>, as well as the administration of opioid antagonists.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The bill seeks to remove existing sunset clauses, effectively making these provisions permanent, and broadens the scope of individuals authorized to distribute and possess such items.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Additionally, it proposes changes to the definitions and regulations surrounding drug paraphernalia and related programs.<\/span> \u200b<span class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"><span class=\"ml-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem]\"><a class=\"flex h-6 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2.5 text-[0.5625em] font-medium !bg-[#F4F4F4] !text-token-text-secondary dark:!bg-[#303030]\" href=\"https:\/\/calmatters.digitaldemocracy.org\/bills\/ca_202520260ab1037?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"relative bottom-0 left-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"><span class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"><span class=\"max-w-full grow overflow-hidden truncate text-center\">Digital Democracy | CalMatters<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Sheriff Jeff Leikauf expressed deep concerns about the bill&#8217;s implications for community safety.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">He highlighted incidents from the 2024 fire season, noting that several wildland fires in El Dorado County were attributed to unhoused individuals, many of whom struggle with substance abuse.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">&#8220;Illegal narcotics are commonly &#8216;cooked&#8217; by utilizing a device with an open flame and a metallic container,&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"632\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Leikauf explained.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">He emphasized that such activities not only increase fire risks but also strain law enforcement resources, potentially delaying responses to other critical incidents.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"839\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">District Attorney Vern Pierson echoed these sentiments, criticizing the state&#8217;s harm reduction policies.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">He pointed out that a significant majority of California voters supported Proposition 36 with the intention of moving away from the decriminalization and continued use of hard-core drugs.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"839\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">&#8220;Harm reduction as a policy has failed this state,&#8221; <\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"634\" data-end=\"839\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Pierson stated.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">He advocated for strategies aimed at helping individuals overcome addiction rather than perpetuating substance use.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"966\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">The officials contend that AB 1037 represents a broader trend of state overreach, diminishing the ability of local governments to address the unique needs and concerns of their communities.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">They argue that decisions affecting <a href=\"https:\/\/placerville145.rssing.com\/chan-68203366\/all_p164.html\">public health and safety<\/a> should remain under local jurisdiction to ensure policies are tailored effectively.<\/span>\u200b<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"968\" data-end=\"1093\"><span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Community members are encouraged to stay informed about AB 1037 and its potential impact on El Dorado County.<\/span> <span class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem]\">Engaging with local representatives and participating in public forums can provide avenues for residents to express their views and contribute to the decision-making process.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>El Dorado County Officials Oppose AB 1037, Citing Concerns Over Local Control and Public Safety<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5034,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"subtitle":"County Leaders Warn State Bill Could Undermine Local Authority and Increase Public Health Risks","format":"standard","override":[{"template":"7","parallax":"1","layout":"no-sidebar-narrow","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"float","share_float_style":"share-normal","show_share_counter":"1","show_view_counter":"1","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_author_image":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"default","post_date_format_custom":"Y\/m\/d","show_post_category":"1","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","show_popup_post":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"1","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"crop-500","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-500"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"jnews_social_meta":[],"jnews_override_counter":{"view_counter_number":"0","share_counter_number":"0","like_counter_number":"0","dislike_counter_number":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-7573","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-crime"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>El Dorado County Sheriff and DA Oppose AB 1037, Cite Public Safety and Local Control Concerns - Placerville NewsWire<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"El Dorado County Sheriff Jeff Leikauf and District Attorney Vern Pierson oppose AB 1037, warning the bill threatens local control and jeopardizes public safety. 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