Sacramento County’s Department of General Services (DGS) Security team has a new tool to help keep downtown parking facilities safe and accessible—two security patrol golf carts.
The carts will be used to patrol three County-managed properties: the employee garage at 7th and F streets, the public parking garage at 725 H Street, and the Jury Parking Lot at 8th and F streets.
The idea came after the County partnered with local businesses and the Downtown Sacramento Partnership to improve safety and cleanliness in the surrounding area. Capitol Protection Group, a private security company assisting with the effort, already uses golf carts for patrols. Seeing the benefit, DGS Security secured two carts to expand coverage and efficiency.
“The carts will allow our Building Security Attendants to cover more ground and strengthen patrols of the County’s parking facilities,” said Deputy County Executive Sylvester Fadal. “This is a cost-effective way to enhance security and support the safety of both employees and visitors.”
With more frequent and visible patrols, the carts will help create a safer, more welcoming environment for employees and the public alike.