DATE:
May 5, 2026 and May 19, 2026
06
TO:
Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT
Title
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEM:
SECOND CONSIDERATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE:
SHERIFF - ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III SECTION 66.1 OF THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, RELATING TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE (05/05/2026 - first reading; 05/19/2026 - second reading unless ordinance is modified on second reading) (DISTRICTS: ALL)
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OVERVIEW
On May 5, 2026 (2), the Board of Supervisors took action to further consider and adopt the Ordinance on May 19, 2026.
Today's item requests that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors (Board) review and approve the introduction of an ordinance relating to Administrative Code Article III, Section 66.1 General Rules, Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Program. The proposed revision is for the addition of the following: "as well as asset forfeiture shared funds from other law enforcement agencies." This mirrors the same language found in Sections 66.2 District Attorney Asset Forfeiture Program and 66.4 Chief Probation Officer Forfeiture Program. Asset forfeiture programs offer counties significant benefits by providing a mechanism to disrupt, dismantle, and deter criminal enterprises, particularly drug trafficking and white-collar crime, by seizing illicit proceeds and tools. These funds support law enforcement and public safety efforts by enabling the purchase of equipment and supporting training without increasing the need for general purpose revenue.
Today's actions seek Board approval for the amendment to Administrative Code Article III, Section 66.1 General Rules - Sheriff's Asset Forfeiture Program and approve the introduction of ordinance (first reading) to amend the Administrative Code with the corresponding change. If the Board takes action as recommended on May 5, 2026, then the ordinance will be scheduled for adoption on May 19, 2026.
RECOMMENDATION(S)
SHERIFF
Consider and adopt (unless ordinance is modified on second reading...
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