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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
Criminals never take a day off. That's why the Sheriff's Department works around the clock to keep you and your loved ones safe. Join me and the Sheriff's Department as we take a stand against crime. We have several National Night Out Against Crime events scheduled across San Diego County on Tuesday, August 5th. In this month's newsletter, we'll tell you what our Crime Prevention Unit has in store for you at these family-friendly events. Meet our deputies, get to know your neighbors and learn how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of crime. With summer winding down, children are getting ready to go back to school. Read about tips that you can share with your kids to make sure their walk or ride to the classroom is a safe one. We also have safety tips for everyone who enjoys spending time in a swimming pool. Making safety a top priority can prevent a tragedy from happening. Drug abuse is a serious problem. Read more about a new pilot program at the Santee Sheriff's Station where deputies are now carrying Naloxone, an overdose antidote that can be used on someone who overdosed on opiates. You'll also learn about a quick-thinking sergeant who used Naloxone to save the life of a man who overdosed on heroin. Deputies across San Diego County are always on the look out for drunk drivers. Look for increased patrols and DUI checkpoints throughout the month as we get closer to Labor Day. Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over! Stay safe, Bill Gore, Sheriff San Diego County
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An informed community is a safe community. Join the Sheriff's Department on National Night Out Against Crime. You can participate in FREE events hosted by a Sheriff's Station or Substation near you on TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH.
Meet deputies who patrol you neighborhood, get crime prevention tips and mingle with your neighbors. Activities vary by location and may include food, drinks, giveaways, child fingerprinting, gun locks, etc.
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is hiring. 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 recruiter on:
Friday, August 1st
10:00 a.m. to noon
 facebook.com/sdsheriff  @SDSheriff
Just type your questions on our Facebook and Twitter pages and a recruiter is available to explain the application process to you.
Are you ready to put a star in your future? Join the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Visit www.joinsdsheriff.net
or email recruit@sdsheriff.org.
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Got unwanted guns? Get a gift card, no questions asked. The Sheriff's Department is participating with the United African American Ministerial Action Council for a Guns for Gift Cards event.
Guns for Gift Cards
Saturday, August 30th at 8:30 a.m.
Bryco Business Park Building and adjacent lot (west)
5275 Market Street, San Diego
$100 for hand guns, rifles and shot guns
$200 for assault weapons
Limit one gift card per vehicle
Questions? Call (619) 264-1213
The Sheriff's Department is using asset forfeiture funds to purchase $15,000 worth of gift cards. Since the collaboration started five years ago, 1,012 weapons and ammunition have been taken off the streets of San Diego County.
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Deputies at the Santee Sheriff's Station are now carrying Naloxone, the generic form of the drug commonly known as Narcan. It is a nasal spray that can be given to victims of an opiate overdose in order to help save their lives. Naloxone does not produce a high.
Opiates are a group of commonly abused drugs that are used to treat pain. An overdose of heroin or other opiates can reduce a person's ability to breathe and leave the user unconscious. Untreated, the user could die.
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The Sheriff's Department is the first law enforcement agency in California to use Naloxone on the streets. Deputies patrolling Santee, Lakeside and unincorporated areas of El Cajon will test Naloxone for six months to determine the effectiveness and feasibility of implementing the program throughout the Sheriff's jurisdiction.
Scripps Health donated $4,500 to purchase Naloxone for the trial period. County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, Doctor Bruce Haynes developed the training necessary for deputies to administer Naloxone. McAllister Institute will provide drug prevention and addiction treatment services during the Naloxone pilot period.
More information about McAlister Institute's programs and services can be found by calling (619) 442-0277 or (619) 987-6393. Counselors are also always available through the County's Crisis Hotline 24 hours per day at (888) 724-7240.
You can safely get rid of unwanted or expired medications at any Sheriff's Station or Substations weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For locations, click here.
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Deputy Saves Overdose Victim's Life | |
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When someone is not breathing and suffering from an opiate overdose, every second counts. Sheriff's Deputies are often the first to arrive on scene and they are in a position to save overdose victims.
That's exactly what happened on July 23rd. Santee Sheriff's Sergeant Scott Hill was on his morning patrol when he got the call about a man who had overdosed on heroin in El Cajon.
Sgt. Hill grabbed his Naloxone (overdose antidote) kit and raced to the scene. He immediately gave the overdose victim Naloxone (via nasal spray), which revived him. The man was rushed to the hospital and is expected to be okay.
For Sgt. Hill, saving lives is just part of the job. As a Traffic
Sergeant for the Santee Sheriff's Station, he has saved countless lives over the years through his hard work in keeping drunk drivers off our roads. The Sheriff's Department thanks Sergeant Scott Hill for his tireless work and dedication in making the East County a safer place for everyone.
To learn more about the Santee Sheriff's Station's overdose antidote pilot program, follow us on .
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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 Jacquiline Francine Jackson. She is wanted on charges of assault with a deadly weapon at a home in Santee. A no bail felony warrant has been issued for her arrest.
Anyone with information on Jackson'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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Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is calling on you to put an end to drunk driving.
Each year, more than 10,000 people are killed in drunk driving crashes all over the country (NHTSA). Drunk driving is reckless and preventable. Drivers continue to break the law by driving impaired, putting other drivers at risk every day.
The Sheriff's Department is joining a nationwide effort to crack down on drunk driving. The Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over enforcement starts on Friday, August 15th through the Labor Day holiday on Monday, September 1st.
"We want drivers to know that we don't tolerate drunk driving," says Sheriff Bill Gore. "No excuses, no warnings. If drivers are caught driving impaired, they will be arrested."
To watch a Sheriff's Department public safety video on drunk driving, click here. Driving Under the Influence, It's Just Not Worth It.
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Sheriff's Deputies risk their lives every day in the line of duty. On February 28, 2010, Deputy Ken Collier was killed while trying to stop a drunk driver who was going the wrong way on Highway 52 in Santee.
Help us stop drunk driving by joining our team in the Walk Like MADD. We will walk in honor of Ken and deputies who took the oath to serve and protect our communities at all costs.
Saturday, October 18th
NTC Park
2455 Cushing Road, San Diego
Registration at 7:00 a.m.
Walk at 8:00 a.m.
To learn more about Ken and other deputies who made the ultimate sacrifice, visit our In Memoriam.
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Light The Night Against Crime
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You can make a difference in making San Diego County safer. Join us for Light the Night Against Crime on
Saturday, October 25
5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Park Boulevard, Balboa Park
1549 El Prado, San Diego
(619) 275-8240
Register here
Your participation at the run or walk will help catch criminals. Money raised at the event will be used for the anonymous tip line, community events and school programs.
This year's theme is "Cops and Robbers." Participants can dress up as a cop or robber. The run will start with the sound of an alarm followed by robbers making a break for it. Three minutes later cops will start the race after receiving a call about a robbery in progress. Jaywalkers will then follow the cops. There are prizes for the top finishers. You can also dress up in your favorite Halloween costume and win prizes. For more information, click here. |
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Labor Day Holiday
 San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for a federal holiday:
Monday, September 1st
Labor 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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Stay Safe San Diego.
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Persons of Interest:
Murder Case
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On June 25th, deputies were called out to an apartment complex in the 1400 block of Graves Avenue in an unincorporated area of El Cajon. That's where they found a man who had been shot. He died from his injuries.
Investigators are looking for two persons of interest. One of them is 49-year old Latima Dover, who is pictured above. He also goes by the nickname, "Latty."
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Both persons of interest may be ARMED AND DANGEROUS. DO NOT APPROACH THEM.
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To see a bigger photo Latima Dover and to learn more about this murder case, follow us on .
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WANTED:
Encinitas Bank Robber
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Take a good look at the man you see in this photo. He is wanted in connection with a bank robbery in Encinitas.
It happened on July 28th at the California Bank and Trust in the 100 block of Saxony Road.
He walked into the bank with a gun and demanded $100 bills from the teller. He also told the teller not to give him a tracking device. Upon receiving the cash. the robber told the teller " that's not enough." He started walking to the back of the bank, but left upon seeing other employees in another room. No one was hurt.
The man's face is covered, but you might recognize his sweater or camouflage bandana. To see bigger surveillance photos of the suspect, follow us on .
Anyone with information about this robbery is urged to call
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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WANTED:
East County Bank Robber
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The Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station wants your help in finding and identifying a man wanted in connection with a bank robbery in unincorporated La Mesa.
It happened on July 14th at the California Bank and Trust in the 3700 block of Avocado Boulevard in an unincorporated area of La Mesa.
Witnesses say the man in the surveillance photo above walked into the bank and gave the teller a demand note claiming he had a gun. No gun was ever seen. No one was hurt.
A surveillance photo shows the suspect was wearing a blue baseball cap with yellow lightening bolts on the side with yellow trim and a dark blue t-shirt with the words "On Optimum" written on the front. To see a bigger photo of the suspect, follow us on .
If you recognize the suspect, call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest.
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"Jane Doe" Murder
The Sheriff's Homicide Detail wants your help in identifying a woman who was found dead on the Pala Indian Reservation nearly 30 years ago.
On October 1, 1986, a woman's body was found along Old Temecula Road at mile marker 4.5.
Because the body was badly decomposed, the Medical Examiner was never able to determine the cause of the woman's death.
"Jane Doe" was a white female between 18 and 20-years-old. She had many tattoos all over her body, including a continuous series of flower-like tattoos around her left wrist. For a flyer with a complete description of "Jane Doe," click here.
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 at |
Back to School Safety Month
Summer is coming to a close and that means children across San Diego County will be going back to school.
August is Back To School Safety Month. Parents, be sure to remind your kids about some important safety tips as they prepare to return back to the classroom:
- When walking to school, be sure your child is with you or another responsible adult and a group of other children, whenever possible.
- Always look both ways when crossing the street.
- If riding a bike to school, make sure your child wears a helmet and knows proper bike safety.
- Always wear a seat belt when riding in a car.
Kids, be smart and make safety a top priority in and out of school. You can learn more important safety tips from Simon the Safety Bloodhound Puppet by visiting his website at: www.sdsheriff.net/simon.
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Pool Safety
There's nothing cooler than taking a dip in the pool on a hot summer day. The Sheriff's Department wants to remind everyone, especially kids, about the importance of pool safety.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages one to four. Drownings and injuries are highest in warm weather months from May to August.
Here are some simple things you can do to protect your family in and around a pool:
- Always keep children within arm's reach.
- Don't get into a pool unless you know how to swim.
- Learn CPR.
- Have someone monitor the pool at all times.
- Fence your pool with self-closing or self-latching gates.
- Install pool and gate alarms.
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New Beginnings:
Rescued Hawk Flies To Freedom
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It has been a long road to recovery for a red-shouldered hawk that was found injured by a Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteer during a missing person search in Ramona earlier this summer.
On July 27th, after more than a month of care at The Fund For Animals Wildlife Center, the hawk was released back into the wild near the very spot where it was rescued. Among those in attendance was SAR volunteer Travis Hull, who helped give the hawk a new lease on life.
To read more about this uplifting story and see more photos from the hawk's release, follow us on .
The Sheriff's Search and Rescue is an all-volunteer unit. Together, they perform wilderness and urban rescues, as well as search for missing and at-risk persons. To learn more, click here.
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Imperial Beach Sand Castles
It was the return of a summertime tradition in Imperial Beach on July 19th, as the Sun & Sea Festival showcased the amazing talents of the region's best sand sculptors.
While deputies from the Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation kept beachgoers safe during the event, another Sheriff's employee was busy helping create the winning sand sculpture.
Sheriff's Project Manager Leonard Gonzales and his team, IB Posse, won first place for their creation known as "Back On Track." As you can see from the photo above, the sand sculpture shows a train coming out of a tunnel. Congratulations to the winning team!
To see more photos of the Sheriff's Department at the Sun & Sea Festival in Imperial Beach, follow us on .
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