Consent-Law & Justice Services # 23.
Board of Supervisors
District Attorney
- Meeting Date:
- 05/05/2026
- Brief Title
- Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant - No Cost Extension
From:
Jeff Reisig, District Attorney, District Attorney's Office
Staff Contact:
Nikki Abaurrea, Chief Fiscal Admin Officer, District Attorney's Office, x4505
Supervisorial District Impact:
Countywide
Subject
Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, the Board of State and Community Corrections, one-year no-cost extension to the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant awarded October 1, 2023. (No general fund impact) (Reisig)
Recommended Action
- Adopt resolution granting the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney authority to accept, on behalf of Yolo County, the Board of State and Community Corrections, one-year no-cost extension to the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Grant awarded October 1, 2023; and
- Authorize the District Attorney and/or Chief Deputy District Attorney to execute the grant award, the no-cost extension, and any or all amendments and extension.
Strategic Plan Goal(s)
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Reason for Recommended Action/Background
The Yolo County District Attorney was awarded the Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution grant through the Board of State and Community Corrections. The grant award was for $2,012,849 and the grant period was October 1, 2023 - June 1, 2027. The Board of State and Community Corrections has authorized a no-cost extension through June 1, 2028.
The Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution unit focuses on investigation and prosecuting cases of organized retail theft, ensuring that defendants are held accountable through prosecution or alternative programs. This unit specialized in cases involving retail, shoplifting, and organized retail crime while establishing a strong working relationship with local retailers, loss prevention personnel, and local law enforcement to assist in the sharing of information, surveillance footage, and evidence gathering to build stronger cases.
The unit funds a Deputy District Attorney IV (100%), a DA Investigator II (100%) and a Paralegal (50%).
Collaborations (including Board advisory groups and external partner agencies)
The Organized Retail Theft Vertical Prosecution Unit will collaborate with local law enforcement agencies as well as retailers. This list includes but not limited to, Davis PD, Woodland PD, West Sacramento PD, Winters PD, UC Davis PD, Yolo County Sheriff, the California Highway Patrol, Raleys, Ikea, Walmart, Walgreens, Rite-Aid, Target, Home Depot, etc.
Fiscal Impact
No Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact (Expenditure)
- Total cost of recommended action:
- $ 0
- Amount budgeted for expenditure:
- $ 0
- Additional expenditure authority needed:
- $ 0
- One-time commitment:
- Yes
Source of Funds for this Expenditure
- General Fund
- $0
- State Grant Funds
- $640,249
Further explanation as needed:
We are not increasing budget or grant award. We have received a no-cost extension for 1 year, which requires a new board resolution.
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | Laura Liddicoet | 04/27/2026 10:47 AM |
| County Counsel | Hope Welton | 04/27/2026 12:13 PM |
| Berenice Espitia | Berenice Espitia | 04/27/2026 03:25 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Nikki Abaurrea
- Started On:
- 04/20/2026 04:05 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 04/27/2026