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Scott R. Jones
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July 10, 2017

Ms. Tanya Faison

Black Lives Matter Sacramento
1026 Florin Road #156
Sacramento, CA 95831

RE: ?Demand Letter? dated June 28, 2017
Ms. Faison:

I am in receipt of your letter dated June 28, 2017, wherein you start by making several assertions
and end with a series of ten demands. Even though you chose not to sign the letter as the
spokesperson for BLM Sacramento, I wanted to personalize my response to you. I wanted to
extend you the courtesy to let you know that none of your demanded items will be forthcoming.

Although the Constitution renders you virtually free to make whatever bold assertions you like,
neither being affected by their consequences nor encumbered by their truth, I certainly have no
mandate to act as if they are credible. In my opinion, there are far more responsible, effective
voices for the African American community here in Sacramento than you, Ms. Faison; in fact
there is nothing local law enforcement can ever do that will earn your approval. Therefore, I will
continue to perform the job I was elected to do, representing every community in this County
fairly and effectively, and doing my best to keep everyone safe.

I suspect you will continue to try and subvert these efforts with continued mendacious versions
of reality, as you have demonstrated a continued propensity to do. As for me, however, rest
assured I will continue to carry out my mission while working with responsible community
groups as I have done during my entire tenure as Sheriff.

Very truly yours,

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SCOTT R. JONES, SHERIFF

REFER ALL CORRESPONDENCE TO DEPARTMENT PO. BOX 988 0 SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA 95812?0988