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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
As I begin a new term as Sheriff, I want to thank you for your continued support. All of us here at the Sheriff's Department are committed to keeping San Diego County as the safest urban area in the United States. But we can't do it without your help.
In this e-newsletter, you will learn about the many ways you can help us better serve you.
During Super Bowl weekend, deputies will be conducting DUI patrols and checkpoints to keep drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol off our roadways. If you see a drunk driver, immediately call the Sheriff's Department or 9-1-1.
There are also several Coffee With The Community events scheduled during the month of February around the county. Come out and meet Sheriff's command staff, deputies, crime prevention specialists and members of our Senior Volunteer Patrol.
The Sheriff's Department works with other local law enforcement agencies to try and stop auto theft. Watch a video to learn about the Regional Auto Theft Task Force and how you can protect yourself from becoming a victim.
Working together, we can make our community a safer place to live.
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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Don't Drink And Drive On Super Bowl Sunday
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The Sheriff's Department will be working overtime to keep impaired drivers off San Diego's roadways during Super Bowl weekend.
Watch for increased DUI patrols by deputies across the county beginning on Sunday, February 1 at 3:00 p.m. and lasting through 5:00 a.m. the following day.
Deputies will also conduct DUI checkpoints between 8:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. in the following Sheriff's contract cities leading up to Super Bowl Sunday:
Friday, January 30
San Marcos
Saturday, January 31
Encinitas
In 2014, more than 1,400 people were arrested for DUI by the Sheriff's Department. In 2013, deputies arrested 1,888 people for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
"There's no reason anyone should be drinking and driving," said Sheriff Bill Gore. "It's completely avoidable. Never get behind the wheel after drinking. Remember: FANS DON'T LET FANS DRIVE DRUNK!"
The Sheriff's Department has these tips for a safe Super Bowl Sunday:
- Plan a safe way home before the game begins.
- Before drinking, designate a sober driver and leave your car keys at home.
- If you're impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation.
- If you see an impaired driver on the road, call 9-1-1 immediately.
Here are some sober ride options:
Be My Designated Driver
Metropolitan Transit System (MTS)
North County Transit District (NCTD)
If you are caught driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, you will go to jail. To watch a public safety video on the high price, click above or follow the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.
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Recruitment for sworn positions opens during the first business day of each month. If you have questions about the hiring process, you can chat with a Sheriff's recruiter on:
Monday, February 2
10:00 a.m. to noon
 @SDSheriff
Just type your questions on our Twitter page and a recruiter is available to explain the application process to you.
Recently, the Sheriff's Department's ongoing recruiting efforts was featured on KUSI News' " San Diego People." Click on the video above to learn more about career opportunities within the department. You can also watch the video by following us on VIMEO.
Are you ready to put a star in your future? Join the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Visit www.joinsdsheriff.netor email recruit@sdsheriff.org.
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Bill Gore Begins New Term As Sheriff
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On January 5, Sheriff Bill Gore took the oath of office for a four-year term during a joint swearing in ceremony at the County Administration Center. He was sworn in by Superior Court Judge Michael J. Popkins.
Click on the above video for highlights from the swearing in ceremony or follow us the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.
Sheriff Gore is the 29th Sheriff in San Diego County history. He won the county's top law enforcement seat in June 2014.
Sheriff Gore oversees the department's 4,107 employees and an annual budget of $678 million. He also spent 32 years with the FBI where he retired as the Special Agent in charge of the San Diego Division.
To learn more about Sheriff Gore's law enforcement career, click here.
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Every month, the Sheriff's Department works with the San Diego Regional Fugitive Task Force (FTF) and Crime Stoppers to find and arrest people wanted for committing crimes.
Be on the lookout for 28-year-old Jose Alberto Carrillo. He has also used the alias "Jose Alberto Serbin (Servin)." Carrillo is wanted on charges of sexual assault and false imprisonment.
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Carrillo's last known address was in Mira Mesa. He has also lived in El Cajon and other areas in the East County. Investigators say Carrillo may have fled to Mexico.
Anyone with information on Carrillo's whereabouts is urged to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. You could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT)
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Auto theft is a problem that can affect just about everyone.
The Sheriff's Department is proud to be a part of the San Diego County Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT). Watch the video above featuring Sheriff Bill Gore to learn more about how law enforcement agencies are teaming up to protect you from auto theft.
You can also watch the video by following us on VIMEO.
Car burglary is one crime you can help us prevent. Here are some tips to protect yourself from becoming a victim:
- Lock ALL of your doors, even if you plan to be gone for only a brief time. CLOSE all your windows, no matter the weather.
- Never leave your car running, even to dash in a store or if you forgot something at home.
- Don't leave valuables in your car. If you leave valuable items visible in your car, it is automatically a target.
- Leave no trace. Don't leave any sign there might be valuables in your car such as docking stations, cell phone chargers, connector cables, spare change, clothing (a car thief might think there is something valuable in the pockets), etc.
- Park in busy, well-lit and well-travelled areas. Thieves don't want any attention and choose their targets accordingly.
To download a flyer with more car burglary safety tips, click here.
Report ALL suspicious activity by calling the Sheriff's Department at
(858) 565-5200. In the event of an emergency, call 9-1-1.
To learn more about the Regional Auto Theft Task Force (RATT), click here.
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Stay Safe San Diego.
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Coffee With The Community
Community outreach is a top priority for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security to our staff.
You're invited to join us at several Coffee With The Community events throughout the month of February:
Tuesday, February 3
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Anna's Family Restaurant
8099 Broadway,
Lemon Grove
For a flyer, click here
Tuesday, February 17
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Dolci Caf� Italia
2650 Jamacha Road #121,
Rancho San Diego
For a flyer, click here
Monday, February 23
8:00 a.m.
The Broken Yolk Caf�
101 South Las Posas Road,
San Marcos
For a flyer, click here
Coffee With The Community gives the public a chance to chat with deputies in a casual setting and exchange ideas and concerns over a free cup of coffee.
Come out and make a positive difference in your community.
For tips on how to stay safe, visit
www.sdsheriff.net/crimeprevention.
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Who Murdered David Scott Benbow?
The Sheriff's Homicide Detail wants your help in the shooting death of a man in the South Bay more than 20 years ago.
On December 5, 1993, 36-year-old David Scott Benbow was working in his garage at his home in the 4300 block of Vista Coronado in Chula Vista when he was shot by an unknown suspect. Benbow died at the scene.
If you have any information on the murder of David Scott Benbow, call the Sheriff's Homicide Detail
at (858) 974-2321.
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. Call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line
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Scammers Targeting College Students
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If you're a college student, be aware of a cyber scam currently making the rounds across the U.S.
The FBI says students get an email at their school accounts recruiting them to do payroll work from home.
They are asked to provide bank account information to receive a deposit and then transfer some of those funds to another bank account.
According to the FBI, students have no idea they are working for fictitious companies that are scamming other people out of their money.
Those inadvertently taking part in the scam could face charges and have their bank accounts closed due to fraudulent activity.
To learn more about this scam, click here.
The FBI has these tips for students so they can avoid getting scammed:
- If a job offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
- Never take a job that requires the depositing of funds in your account and wiring them to different accounts.
- Never give out personal information, such as bank account or social security numbers, via email.
- If you get suspicious emails, report them to your school's IT department.
Report any suspicious activity by calling the Sheriff's Department at
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Finish Chelsea's Run
Chelsea King was an avid cross country runner who lived in Poway. She went missing on February 25, 2010 after going for a run at Lake Hodges.
Chelsea was the victim of a sex offender and the Sheriff's Department was in charge of the massive search for the teen and the case investigation.
Join the Sheriff's Department Team next month to Finish Chelsea's Run:
Saturday, March 7
7:30 a.m.
Balboa Park
Proceeds from the run will be used by the Chelsea Light Foundation to help support and eliminate harm to children by sexual predators through community activism, legislative reform and education.
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Simon Says: Car Safety
Simon the Safety Bloodhound is always talking to children of about how to stay safe.
One place all kids should put safety first is in a car.
Click on the video above to watch Simon explain what kids can do to make sure they don't get hurt when riding in a car with mom, dad or any other adult.
For more than a decade, Simon and his best pal, Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) K-9 Unit Team Leader Pam Medhurst, have been teaching children all across San Diego County what to do if they get lost or approached by a stranger through their "Don't Run Around, Stay Found" presentations.
You can learn more safety tips from Simon the Safety Bloodhound and watch his special safety videos by visiting his webpage: www.sdsheriff.net/simon. |
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Holiday Closures
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following holidays:
Monday, February 16
Presidents Day
All detention facilities will remain open. The closure to the public of business offices will not impact deputies in the field or employees scheduled or on-call.
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