Summary
Every day, police, fire, paramedics, and emergency department personnel confront societal challenges that many of us rarely face directly: substance abuse, mental health crises, violence, and homelessness. Marin has made important strides in improving both the quality of services available to address these complex issues and the tools provided to first responders. This report details the need for improvements to support two constituencies: those who serve and those who are served.
This report was released to the public on June 17, 2025.
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Responses
| Responding agency | Status |
|---|---|
| Marin County Board of Supervisors | Responded September 16, 2025 |
| City Council of San Rafael | Responded September 3, 2025 |
| Novato Fire Protection District | Responded September 3, 2025 |
| Marin Healthcare District | Responded September 15, 2025 |
| Marin County Police Chiefs' Association | Invited to respond by September 17, 2025 |
Privacy
Reports issued by the Civil Grand Jury do not identify individuals interviewed. Penal Code Section 929 requires that reports of the Grand Jury not contain the name of any person, or facts leading to the identity of any person who provides information to the Civil Grand Jury.
The California State Legislature has stated that it intends the provisions of Penal Code Section 929 prohibiting disclosure of witness identities to encourage full candor in testimony in Civil Grand Jury investigations by protecting the privacy and confidentiality of those who participate.