Placerville, CA – The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has introduced a new QR code reporting tool that allows residents to report homeless encampments or related public concerns directly to the department’s Homeless Outreach Team.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, the initiative aims to streamline community reporting while improving response times and connecting unhoused individuals with vital services and resources.
By scanning the QR code, residents can pinpoint the exact location of a concern, provide a short description, and optionally include contact information for follow-up. Each submission goes directly to the Homeless Outreach Team for review and response.
Officials say the tool will help bridge communication between the public and outreach personnel, allowing the team to better prioritize health, safety, and support needs. The Sheriff’s Office emphasized that the program’s focus is not punitive but service-driven—linking individuals to assistance programs when possible.
Residents can also take a screenshot of the QR code, open it in their phone’s photo folder, and select the option to open the image in a web browser for easy submission.
The Sheriff’s Office thanked the public for helping create “safer, healthier communities” across El Dorado County through continued engagement and awareness.
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