What your loved one won’t know: privacy features of Sacramento’s SIRENS release alerts

Here's the privacy feature that matters most: the inmate won't know you signed up. SIRENS is designed to keep you informed about releases - not to create any trail back to you inside the jail.

SIRENS is Sacramento County Sheriff's inmate release notification system. You register, pick how you want to be contacted - phone call, text, or email - and get an alert when the person is released. That's it.

Notifications go out around the clock, 7 days a week. The alert comes after the inmate is released - helpful since releases don't stick to business hours.

Registration is free, but your phone carrier or email provider might charge for incoming messages depending on your plan. If you're trying to stay under the radar, think through which contact method - phone, text, or email - works best for your situation.

Absolute Confidentiality

• ✓ Re-register if your phone number, email, or other registration details change so you keep receiving notifications.
• ✓ Treat SIRENS as one tool, not the whole plan - make separate safety arrangements if you have concerns about contact after release.

You can register for alerts by phone, text, or email at no cost. That flexibility helps if you need to switch to a new number or email for privacy reasons - just remember to update your registration so the alerts keep coming.