Government & Organizations

Justice Journal

Chris Lewis

Learn about public safety issues, interesting and notable cases, and how our office is working both in the courtroom and in the community to provide the highest level of public safety throug...

Episodes

20 of 74 episodes

OTR DUI Ep 4 - Every 15 Minutes: A Lesson That Lasts a Lifetime

In the final episode of this season, we take a closer look at the “Every 15 Minutes” program and the powerful impact it has on students, edu...

00:19:03Aug 21, 2026

OTR DUI Ep 3 - Checkpoint Safety: Prevention in Action

In this episode, we take a closer look at DUI checkpoints—why they’re conducted, how they work, and the role they play in keeping our commun...

00:21:42May 22, 2026

When Life Isn’t Life: The Reality of Elder Parole - OTR Season 2 Episode 3

OTR Season 2 Episode 3 When Life Isn’t Life: The Reality of Elder Parole Elder parole is bringing some of California’s most serious offender...

00:17:37Apr 27, 2026

Off the Record: Special Edition Episode #2: The Impact

In this special edition of Off the Record, we center the voices of those left behind—sharing how families cope, honor their loved ones, and...

00:35:40Apr 17, 2026

Behind the Wheel: A DUI Story of Accountability and Prevention

To launch the new year and a new season, we’re joined by Director and TV host Mark S. Allen and MADD Victim Services Manager Rhonda Campbell...

00:20:19Jan 16, 2026

From Survival to Strength: The Journey Beyond Violence

Domestic Violence Awareness Month may have ended, but the work to educate, support, and prevent never does. In this powerful edition of Off...

00:31:03Nov 3, 2025

DUI Impact: Voices from the Frontline

In this episode of DUI Impact: Voices from the Frontline, we sit down with a Sacramento Police Department Lieutenant and a Law Enforcement C...

00:21:18Sep 29, 2025

Hidden in the Walls

"Hidden in the Walls" takes you inside one of Sacramento’s most startling discoveries — a case where the truth was buried inside the walls o...

00:38:34Aug 19, 2025

This is more than a DUI story — it’s a wake-up call (Ep.5)

This is more than a DUI story — it’s a wake-up call, and a tribute to those who refused to look away. In this episode of Off the Record, we...

00:26:24Jul 3, 2025

A Preventable Tragedy: The Reality of DUI Cases

Episode Title: A Preventable Tragedy: The Reality of DUI Cases Description: In this special episode of Off the Record , Sacramento County De...

00:35:08Mar 28, 2025

Click with Caution: Keeping Kids Safe from Online Exploitation (Part One)

Show Notes In this powerful two-part special, Deputy DA Catrina Ranum spoke with ICAC detectives and prosecutors on Safer Internet Day to sh...

00:08:33Feb 25, 2025

Did You Know? How to Spot & Stop Hate Crimes

Episode Title: Did You Know? How to Spot & Stop Hate Crimes Description: In this episode, we explore the legal distinctions between hate cri...

00:24:33Feb 14, 2025

Inside the Case: Sarah's Story

Podcast Description: Welcome to the first-ever episode of Off the Record , the official podcast from the Sacramento County District Attorney...

00:31:04Jan 24, 2025

Driving Under the Influence: Surviving Family & MADD Candlelight Vigil – Justice Journal Episode 61

Video available on https://youtu.be/OMcB7b9J7M4 Description : Discussion with parents who lost their young daughter to a repeat DUI offender...

00:40:09Jan 1, 2025

Episode 60: Driving Under the Influence: California Highway Patrol’s Drug Recognition Experts & Field Sobriety Tests

Learn about public safety issues, interesting and notable cases, and how our office is working both in the courtroom and in the community to...

00:42:35Sep 27, 2024

Driving Under the Influence-Spotlight: Department of Motor Vehicles Consequences and Accountability - Justice Journal Episode 59