Crime Victims United

06/05/2026

Thank you to our Placer County Sheriff’s and Probation Office for helping keep us safe!!

𝐒𝐞𝐱 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
On May 27, Crimes Against Persons Detectives partnered with Placer County Probation Department to conduct a s*x offender compliance sweep. The operation included compliance checks at eight locations throughout Placer County.

During the sweep, two probationers were found to be out of compliance with the terms of their release. Investigators contacted the first one at the Mobile Temporary Shelter in Auburn and determined he was in violation of his Postrelease Community Supervision (PRCS) conditions. He was arrested after being found in possession of drug paraphernalia, undisclosed electronic devices, and s*xually explicit material, which violated the terms of his supervision.

The second probationer contacted during the compliance operation was found in possession of s*xually explicit material, and a Violation of Probation was filed with the Court.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office and Placer County Probation regularly conduct compliance operations and other proactive enforcement efforts to monitor registered s*x offenders and help ensure they remain in compliance with the conditions of their release.

06/02/2026

Today is Election Day.

For survivors, showing up has always mattered. We know what it means to fight through adversity, to find our voice, and to stand up for safer communities. We will always work to prevent future crime and do everything we can to ensure that no individual or family has to endure the pain that so many of us have experienced.

But we are more than survivors.

We are business owners.
We are realtors.
We are nurses.
We are community leaders.
We are parents.
We are neighbors.

We come from every walk of life, and our experiences matter. Our voices matter.

The fight for a better, safer California belongs to all of us. The more people who show up—to the voting booth, to community conversations, to policy discussions, and to civic engagement—the stronger our communities become.

So today, vote. And for tomorrow:

Keep showing up.
Keep speaking up.
Keep moving our state forward.

View our statewide endorsement list here: https://www.crimevictimsunited.com/endorsements

05/28/2026

One of the most troubling parts of this election cycle has been the amount of gaslighting and minimizing surrounding very real facts, very real concerns, and very real cases.

Unfortunately, victims and survivors are not strangers to this type of behavior. Too often, when difficult questions are asked or uncomfortable facts are raised, the response is to dismiss, deflect, or attempt to minimize the discussion rather than address it directly.

At the end of the day, the facts are the facts — and it is up to the community to decide whether they believe this type of judicial discretion reflects the values and judgment they want on the bench.

Judicial elections exist for a reason. They exist so the public can ask themselves important questions about accountability, transparency, courtroom philosophy, and public safety.

This race is not about personal attacks. It is about whether the community believes an individual accused in a case involving children should have been allowed to work with children unsupervised, and whether that decision reflects appropriate judicial judgment.

The choice belongs to the community.

Thank you to the Placer County Prosecutors Association for having the courage to come forward, share the facts, and help educate the public on why judicial elections matter.

05/26/2026

Here’s a takeaway that should really make you think: “CHCF provides medical care and mental health treatment to incarcerated people who have the most severe and-long term needs.”

Yet victims’ families get none of this to help them through the mental trauma of their loss. Or to provide for their medical needs when they lose the one who used to provide that. Nothing.

STOCKTON – Richard R. Ramirez, who was serving a condemned sentence, died on May 24, 2026, while incarcerated at California Health Care Facility (CHCF). He wa

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Our amazing board member Debbie Boyd, shows once again, how powerful survivor voices can be in every step of the process. This article is a must read for anyone who wants to learn more about the importance of judicial races.

“The sentiment surrounding the Placer County judicial race reveals something much larger than a disagreement over one election. It reveals a growing discomfort with the idea that local communities have input in their judiciary.

Crime Victims United has spent decades inside courtrooms, as attorneys, advocates, victims, survivors and justice professionals. We regularly defend judicial discretion because we understand how essential it is to a functioning justice system. We know judges must make difficult calls. We know discretion carries enormous responsibility.

But discretion also carries accountability.”

The sentiment surrounding the Placer County judicial race reveals something much larger than a disagreement over one election - a growing discomfort with the idea that local communities have input in their judiciary.

05/20/2026

We at Crime Victims United are a non-partisan organization made up of men and women from every walk of life. We fight for a balanced judicial system, rooted in respect for victims and community safety.

Survivors are mothers.
Survivors are minorities.
Survivors are members of their communities.
Survivors come from every walk of life.

There is a troubling trend emerging that seeks to turn judicial races into partisan political fights. Judicial accountability should not be partisan.

There is also a troubling trend of suggesting that people who are not sitting on the bench should somehow not have a voice in the judicial election process. That is deeply unsettling in a democracy.

We are also seeing legitimate discussions about courtroom records, sentencing trends, and judicial philosophy dismissed as “misinformation” or “ridiculous” simply because people dare to ask questions.

Our endorsement process is rooted in courtroom experience, lived experience, and decades of working in and around the justice system. Many of us have spent over two decades participating in legal proceedings, supporting victims, and working alongside legal professionals in courtrooms day in and day out to advocate for safer communities. That experience matters.

As we head into the June election, we want the public to know this: the voices of victims and survivors will not be silenced or minimized into partisan talking points.

Here’s to decency.
Here’s to open discussions.
Here’s to democracy.
And here’s to doing what is best for our local communities.

Sincerely,
Harriet Salarno
Founder
Crime Victims United

05/20/2026

𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐬 $𝟏𝟎
𝐵𝑒𝑛𝑐ℎ 𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑡𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟. 𝐴𝑐𝑐𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑡𝑎𝑏𝑖𝑙𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑠. 𝐴𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑡𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑒𝑎𝑟𝑙𝑦 𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑟𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑎𝑙 𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑟.

One of the most basic responsibilities in the justice system is showing up to court. When repeated failures to appear carry little to no consequence, it can undermine respect for the court process and weaken accountability early on.

This is especially important at the misdemeanor level, where early intervention can help prevent future offenses and create opportunities for rehabilitation and success. A balanced justice system should provide pathways forward for eligible offenses — but those pathways still require accountability.

Key points to consider:
• Court orders and court appearances must carry meaning
• Early accountability can help prevent escalating behavior
• Bench warrants can be resolved simply by appearing in court
• Accountability and rehabilitation can work together
• Public confidence and consideration in the court system matters

Bench warrant policies do not just impact one case — they help set the tone for the entire justice system.

Learn more here:

It has been publicly reported that Judge Dixson routinely set misdemeanor bench warrant bail amounts as low as $10 in certain cases. This is what ensures defendants show up to court.

05/16/2026

If you live in Placer County, you have probably started seeing the mailers, billboards, and political ads surrounding the local judicial race.

Many community members are beginning to ask an important question:

Who is funding this — and why?

As this article explains, much of the money flooding into this race is not coming from everyday residents of Placer County. It is coming from outside political action committees and special interests attempting to influence the future of our local courts.

This matters because judges make decisions that directly impact victims, families, public safety, and the future of our community. Judicial races should be about fairness, accountability, courtroom experience, and protecting the integrity of the justice system — not outside groups attempting to preserve power and silence criticism.

Many survivors, law enforcement leaders, and community advocates believe this race has become about something much larger than one election. It is about whether victims and community members are allowed to speak up, ask questions, and hold powerful institutions accountable without being drowned out by outside money and political pressure.

Every billboard.
Every mailer.
Every attack ad.

Voters deserve to know who is paying for it and what their motivations are.

This race is critical for Placer County and could set an important precedent for judicial accountability moving forward.

The time is now to take our voice back vote Dave Bass for Placer County Judge 2026 June 2.

The California Constitution is pretty clear – if a vacancy occurs before an election, the governor makes a temporary appointment until the next election. Temporary. Then, local voters get to choose the judge.

05/15/2026

We were honored to participate in yesterday’s Second Annual Survivor Advocacy Day.

Our very own incredible board member, Debbie Boyd, served as one of the presenters, and the impact of yesterday’s event could truly be felt throughout the Capitol.

This is an incredible effort focused on ensuring victims and survivors are trained, supported, empowered, and prepared to elevate their voices to help affect meaningful change across California.

The momentum, passion, and courage in the room were undeniable — and there is so much more good work ahead.