What is a Letter of Agency? 

Some Law enforcement officers do not normally have the authority to go onto private property, which is not open to the public, and remove individuals or request them to leave without the consent or authority of the property owner. If an officer observes someone on private property when the business is closed, or a problem is reported by someone who does not have the authority to sign a trespass complaint, the officer must contact the person who is legally responsible for the property.

If you are encountering trespassing issues on your property, the Sheriff’s Office offers a “No Trespass Sacramento County Code 9.80.010 and Penal Code 602” Letter of Agency (LOA) program that allows deputies to respond to your property and address trespass complaints without you needing to be present every time.

This is an extremely useful tool and is strongly recommended for vacant properties, vacant lots, businesses or any properties upon which public nuisance activity and/or crime problems, including transient activity, drug activity, graffiti, or general trespass, are occurring.

Click here to learn more about the Sacramento County Letter of Agency Program for Businesses.