I wish I could give them a 0. They love to harass the unhoused people of Sacramento (pulling tasers on sleeping homeless) and anyone that looks unhoused (I wear a rucksack for shopping and exercise).
To whom it may concern:
0n 5/19/22 at approx 355pm (1555) I was assaulted, detained, and threatened by 2 Sacramento Protective Service Officers (SPS) in front of Scc Dental, North Highlands, CA 95660 parking lot. I was on return from shopping at Walmart Supercenter, 4675 Watt Ave, North Highlands, CA 95660. While in the parking lot I saw an SPS vehicle parked and blocking 2 disabled person parking spots and began recording at 348pm (1548). At approx 355pm (1555) I called the dispatch and told them of the officer's conduct, dispatch told me I needed to speak with a supervisor and disconnected. At approx 355 pm (1555) another officer showed up and asked me if he could help me I said no and he told me I was trespassing and grabbed me with the help of the first officer. I asked which of the business complained and he said "that's not how it works". I believe this stemmed from me calling dispatch about me recording them. I pulled my arms away at which point the 2nd officer/supervisor had pulled out his taser and had it pointed at my chest practically touching me. I dared him to shoot me because I knew they were in the wrong and he knew that too. Another officer showed up and attempted to deescalate the situation. They addressed me before addressing the reason they were out there, which was an unhoused man allegedly with a knife. The second responding officer may have profiled me as unhoused because I ruck when shopping and going out. When he made contact with me, I was approx 0.2 miles from my home.
I called the Sheriff's Dept on 5/19/22 when I got home and charged my phone at 511pm (1711) to report the assault, detention, and threat done by SPS. When speaking with the Sheriff's Deputy Barron (Badge: 1298) he advised me it was a civil issue. I didn't realize nothing substantive was submitted in my report SD22-145451. When I called back a week later(5/26/22) I spoke with deputy Henderson (Badge: N/A). I requested criminal charges after he asked me why I was following up and asked why I wasn't pursuing a civil lawsuit or a Restraining order. I expressed that they were wrong by grabbing me without provocation and only in response to being recorded. I asked him how would I place a restraining order against someone I don't know. He asked how were they going to find out who did it. I mentioned the Vehicle ID #'s, time, location, and a photo of the instigating SPS officer/supervisor he appeared surprised as if those were not noted in my previous report. He gave me report SD22-153090
On 06/02/2022 I spoke with Deputy Stewert (Badge: 2185) and he told me they were informative reports and they wouldn't go any further. I asked why there wasn't going to be any additional follow-up. He told me a security guard may put his hands on a person if it is in the function of their duties. I asked him what function or business was being conducted and he repeated the same thing (avoiding my question). Specifically, what did I do that deserved this treatment? Did they (The sheriff's Office) ever request Dashcam video from the vehicles I mentioned? (I know SPS officers do not wear body cams). Did they ask Scc Dental (location of the incident) if they had a video? Did they ask SPS about the call (recorded) at approx 355pm (1555) speaking with SPS dispatch?
At this point, I feel this is not being taken seriously and dismissed and I ask is it because; The SPS officer is former Law Enforcement? The CEO of Sacramento Protective Service (Jason Ingman) is former Law Enforcement? The 80 Watt District believes in this private policing and ultimately the ends justify the means? That a Security Guard may assault, threaten and detain for the good of business interests? That 1st and 4th amendment protections may be violated when a Security Company (Private Policing) does it?
My Injuries were not that bad? The threat of a taser is acceptable? Paying for silence is easier? That Security Guards have qualified immunity too? Sacramento Protective Service is our local Blackwater policing with little to no limits/restrictions? Sheriff Scott Jones and his Captain Jim Barnes are ok with no investigation being conducted by their Sheriffs?
I am a nearly 10-year resident of my community and before that, I was deployed for both Operation Enduring Freedom (2008) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2009). At this point, I am ashamed of anyone who sees this conduct and can turn a blind eye to it. Shame on you!
Ps this google drive link has my interactions with SPS officers
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1py79BzEDK-VOQSkoyXmCAhporK-z4xFo read more