Sheriff Blocks Auburn PD Data Access | Sacramento News

Sacramento News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

A new Placer County Civil Grand Jury report reveals deep tensions between the Sheriff’s Office and Auburn Police Department, exposing how blocked access to critical tech and poor inter-agency cooperation have endangered public safety. For two years, the Sheriff’s Office deliberately withheld automated license plate reader data from Auburn PD, crippling their ability to track stolen vehicles proactively. Compounding the issue, deputies often sit idle during calls for backup or follow Auburn officers on personal errands — not helping, just watching. But there’s hope: the grand jury sees signs…