Violent Crime Reduction Strategy
Summary
The Sacramento Police Department (SPD) remains committed to keeping our community safe. Just as important we remain committed to making our community feel safe through open communication, relationships built on trust, and including our neighbors as active participants as we build and implement this Violent Crime Reduction Strategy (VCRS).
The materials below provide an in-depth look at SPD's strategy to reduce violent crime in out city.
2026 update and council presentation
SPD's Violent Crime Reduction Strategy update for 2026
A video recording of Chief Lester's presentation to City Council on 2/24/2026
2023 update and council presentation
SPD's Violent Crime Reduction Strategy Update for 2022-2023
October 24, 2023 Press Release summarizing Chief Lester's 1-year update
A video recording of Chief Lester's presentation to City Council on 10/24/2023
2022 presentation and report
A copy of SPD's 2022 Violent Crime Reduction Strategy report
Chief Kathy Lester's presentation materials presented to City Council 6/14/22
A video recording of Chief Lester's presentation to City Council on 6/14/22