COVID-19 News
The Alameda County Probation Department (ACPD) is committed to making our communities the safest in the nation. We are in unprecedented times not only as a department, but as a community. At this time, we must do our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19; therefore, we are implementing temporary changes in our daily operations. The COVID-19 situation is rapidly evolving. As such, the following information is subject to change and will be continually updated as we receive further guidance. The following is a status update for all Alameda County programs and facilities
ACPD COVID-19 Public Information Officer
Marcus Dawal, Assistant Chief Probation Officer
1111 Jackson St
Oakland, CA 94604
(510) 268-2241
Order of the Health Officer of Alameda County to Continue to Comply with Social Distancing Measures and Other Restrictions Necessary to Control the Spread of COVID-19
January 25, 2021
Health Officer Order No. 21-01
2021 Alameda County Expects State to Extend Regional Stay At Home Order
January 7, 2021
2021 Alameda County Extended Regional Stay At Home Order
Bay Area Health Officers Move to Implement the State’s New Regional Stay Home Order
December 4, 2020
Press Release: Bay Area to Implement State’s New Regional Stay Home Order
Statement on State's Limited Stay-at-Home Order for Purple Tier Counties
November 19, 2020
Press Release: State's Limited Stay-at-Home Order for Purple Tier Counties
State Moves Alameda County to Purple Tier
November 16, 2020
Press Release: State Moves Alameda County to Purple Tier
Statement from the Alameda County Health Care Services Agency: Alameda County Hits Pause on Reopening
June 29, 2020
Press Release - Alameda County Hits Pause on Reopening
Order of the Health Officer of the County of Alameda Directing All Individuals in the County to Continue to Comply with Social Distancing Measures and Other Restrictions Necessary to Control the Spread of COVID-19
June 5, 2020
Health Officer Order No. 2014b
Alameda County Health Care Services Agency Statement on Reopening and Health Officer Orders
May 29, 2020
Joint Statement from Bay Area Health Officers Regarding Significant Progress on COVID-19 Indicators and Next Steps for Reopening
May 18, 2020
Summary of Alameda County Health Officer Orders Issued 5/18/2020
Alameda County Press Release - Stay-at-Home Order to Last Through May 31
April 29, 2020
Press Release- Regional Shelter-in-Place Orders Extended as Some Rules Ease
Final Order to Shelter At Home - 4/29/2020
Alameda County Press Release - Stay-at-Home Order to Last Through May 3
March 31, 2020
Final Order to Shelter At Home - 3/31/2020
Alameda County Press Release - Stay-at-Home Order
March 16, 2020
Press Release- Seven Bay Area Jurisdictions Order Residents to Stay Home
- Visiting: In-person visiting at Juvenile Hall and Camp Sweeney are presently suspended. At Camp Wilmont Sweeney and Juvenile Hall, virtual visitation is offered to all youth. Camp provides virtual visitation twice a week and Juvenile Hall daily. Youth also have access to free telephone usage to connect with their families at both facilities. Camp Sweeney also provides youth special “Family Room” visitation outside of normally scheduled hours.
- Programming: In-person programming offered by Community Based Organizations are presently suspended. At Camp, youth are participating in staff-led programs such as, Career Technical Education (MC3), Boy’s Council, Making Proud Choices, Anger Replacement Training, and the Cooking Club. Youth are also engaging in sporting activities such as, softball and exercise. Camp and Juvenile Hall is currently devising a schedule in collaboration with community-based providers for virtual programming. At Juvenile Hall, staff are utilizing the Carey Guides, Brief Intervention Tools. Both facilities continue to play various educational COVID-19 videos to enhance awareness and to prevent the spread of the virus. All youth continue to engage in physical activities, abiding by the Public Health recommendations concerning social distancing and the sanitizing of all related recreational and programming equipment after each use.
- Education: Regular school programming for Juvenile Hall and Camp Sweeney are presently suspended. At Camp, youth are participating in a “tablet” school program with curriculum learning on financial literacy, career education, Khan academy and Ted talks. Educational programming will resume on 4/20/20, with Google Classroom. At Juvenile Hall, educational packets are currently distributed to the youth predicated upon their grade level, which allow the youth to earn credits towards graduation.
- Mental Health Services: Although impacted by COVID-19, both facilities continue to offer in-person assessments, supplemented with video conferencing with mental health clinicians when a need or request is presented.
- Religious Services: Religious Services for Juvenile Hall and Camp Sweeney are presently amended. Both facilities are presently receiving religious services via live streaming and pre-recorded videos. Youth are also offered non-contact religious counseling as requested.
- For inquiries regarding our Juvenile Facilities, please call the following:
Juvenile Hall Intake (510) 667-7450
24 hrs a day, 7 days a weekJuvenile Hall Reception (510) 670-4970
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMCamp Sweeney (510) 667-7474
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
On April 8th, 2020, Presiding Juvenile Judge of Alameda County, Ursula Jones-Dickson, issued a court order that provided the Chief Probation Officer (CPO) of Alameda County, the authority to do the following:
- Suspend all in-person meetings between youths and Probation Officers and instead to conduct all such meetings by video or teleconference.
- Pause all drug testing.
- Provided the CPO the discretion to waive community service hours for youths that were performing well under probation supervision prior to the court closure; and
- Provided the CPO the discretion to allow youth to earn community service hours by staying home during the “Shelter in Place” order, providing it is confirmed by a parent or caregiver.
Furthermore, Probation has submitted 28 juvenile cases to the court for dismissal. We are continuing to review cases in collaboration with our justice partners, to put forth recommendations to the court for early dismissal from probation supervision.
- Although some programming provided by outside providers has been temporarily suspended or modified, many of our providers are able to provide support via the use of phone and video technology. If your service needs have changed during this difficult time, please contact your assigned Probation Officer or the Officer of the Day for additional assistance obtaining services.
- Concrete services are available via the Probation Officer for youth and families that need support with basic needs.
- Youth who are recently released from custody may contact the Juvenile Division at the following numbers and ask for the Officer of the Day if they have questions regarding reporting instructions or require resources or services.
Oakland Probation Center (510) 268-7223
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMHayward Office (510) 670-5354
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMSan Leandro Office-JJC (510) 667-4970
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM - All Juvenile Probation Offices remain open to the public. However, youth and families are encouraged to contact the assigned Probation Officer by phone before coming to the office as the Department is scheduling visits and providing alternative methods of client support to limit exposure of staff and clients.
- For inquiries regarding Juvenile Field Services, please call the following:
Oakland Probation Center (510) 268-7223
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMHayward Office (510) 670-5354
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMDublin Office (510) 667-4970
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
- All Adult Probation Offices remain open to the public. However, clients are encouraged to contact their assigned Probation Officer by phone before coming to the office as the Department is scheduling visits and providing alternative methods of client support to limit exposure of staff and clients. Clients before reporting for an office visit who are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms must contact their assigned Probation Officer by phone for further guidance.
- Concrete services are available for clients who need assistance with basic needs.
- Clients who are recently released from custody may contact the Adult Field Services Division at the following numbers and ask for the Officer of the Day if they have questions regarding reporting instructions or require resources or services.
Oakland Probation Center (510) 268-7223
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMHayward Office (510) 670-5354
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMDublin Office (925) 551-6878
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM - Although some programming provided by outside providers has been temporarily suspended or modified, many of our providers are able to provide support via the use of phone and video technology. If your service needs have changed during this difficult time, please contact your assigned Probation Officer or the Officer of the Day for additional assistance obtaining services.
- For inquiries regarding Adult Field Services, please call the following:
Oakland Probation Center (510) 268-7223
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMHayward Office (510) 670-5354
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PMDublin Office (925) 551-6878
Monday – Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM
COVID-19 Hotel Resources
The California Department of Social Services (CSDSS) secured two hotels to provide isolation housing immediately for people experiencing homelessness affected by COVID-19. CDSS contracted with Abode Services to provide wraparound support and with the hotel owners for operations staffing. Alameda County Health Care Services, Social Services, and General Services Agencies worked together to establish referral procedures, medical screening and support, and transportation resources for the sites.
Statement Regarding COVID-19 Hotel Resources
List of Approved Referral Agencies
Project Roomkey: Alameda County Operations Flyer
Virtual Townhall April 2, 2020
COVID-19 Resource Information
Join us for expert presentations, interactive dialogue, and resource identification as we face the COVID-19 pandemic together
ACPD COVID-19 Communication
March 16, 2020
To our Probation Clients, Partners and our Community,
The ACPD Executive team, staff and our county governmental partners have been working tirelessly to ensure we do everything possible to keep our community safe during this unprecedented time. We have deployed our Emergency Operations Center (EOC), ensuring that we are poised to act as quickly as possible in order to do our part to reduce the spread of COVID-19. We are implementing temporary changes in our daily operations and will continue to do so as this emergency unfolds.
We have suspended all non-state and non-federally mandated fieldwork immediately until further notice. We are continuing to conduct services on an as needed basis, taking into consideration youth and adults with special needs. We are providing staff with direction on safe client interactions due to this pandemic as well as working to accommodate anyone impacted by this developing situation.
Facilities and maintenance staff are increasing the cleaning of common areas in our offices. Hand sanitizers have been provided and will continue to be replenished throughout the Department. It is our goal to keep our probation community safe to the extent possible. Here are steps staff and the community can take to protect yourself and others:
- Practice physical distancing (also referred to as social distancing).
- Wash your hands often with liquid soap and water and rub for at least 20 seconds.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a disposable tissue, if available.
- Stay home from work if you are ill. Consult your personal physician if you have a fever. Remain off work until you have been fever-free for at least 24 hours.
- Keep sick family members at home until symptoms resolve.
- Get your flu shot to protect against flu or symptoms like COVID-19.
- If you are going to travel, check the CDC’s Traveler’s Health Notices for the latest guidance and recommendations for each country to which you travel.
For the most up to date information on COVID-19, please visit the Alameda County Public Health Department at http://www.acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx, or https://211norcal.org/novel-coronavirus-outbreak-info/ or you can text “Coronavirus” to 211211 from your mobile phone.
We appreciate your patience, and calm cooperation during this critical time as we rise to meet this emergency. Look for ongoing communications as this situation unfolds and above all, stay safe and well.
