Alameda County Sheriff’s Office Settles with DOJ Over Language Access Allegations
The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) has agreed to take a series of measures to improve language access for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP) in their jurisdiction, according to a recent settlement with the federal government.
The investigation, which began after receiving information that raised concerns about LEP individuals not receiving adequate language services during interactions with ACSO personnel, found that the ACSO was not in compliance with its antidiscrimination obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
As part of the agreement, the ACSO will establish a formal language access policy throughout the office, designate a member of its staff as a LEP coordinator, provide training to personnel on language support, improve quality controls to require accurate and quality-checked language services, and submit to a period of federal supervision.
The settlement is part of the Language Access in Law Enforcement (LELAI) Initiative, a national effort to help law enforcement agencies overcome language barriers to better serve and protect communities and keep officers safe.
According to Kristen Clarke, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division, the division is committed to ensuring that law enforcement agencies across the nation can serve and protect all members of their communities, regardless of their English proficiency.
The ACSO’s agreement to take these measures demonstrates its commitment to the communities it serves and takes important steps towards improving its services.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Public Corruption|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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