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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
As we move through the holiday season and into the new year, I'd like to take this opportunity to reflect on some of the things the Sheriff's Department has done to keep you safe.
In 2014, we opened the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station and the new Las Colinas Women's Jail in Santee.
I am proud of these state-of-the art-facilities, which allow us to make a positive difference in the lives of the people we are sworn to protect.
In this e-newsletter, you will learn about some of the wonderful things our deputies have done during the holiday season.
We encourage you to join us at the Martin Luther King Junior Parade on January 18.
It's always an honor to meet the public and hear about how we can better serve you.
I want to thank all of our deputies for their outstanding work in 2014.
I also want to thank YOU for working with the Sheriff's Department by getting involved and reporting suspicious activity. I look forward to what we can do together in 2015 to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation.
Bill Gore, Sheriff San Diego County
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade
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Join Sheriff Bill Gore and employees of the Sheriff's Department for the 35th Annual Martin Luther King Day Parade at the Embarcadero.
It's one of the largest celebrations of its kind in the United States in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The parade is filled with dazzling floats, drill teams, and high school bands.
You're invited to join us on:
Sunday, January 18
2:00 p.m.
Harbor Drive, Embarcadero
For more information, click here.
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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:
Friday, January 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.
Are you ready to put a star in your future? Join the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Visit www.joinsdsheriff.net
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Man Exposes Himself In San Marcos
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Take a good look at this sketch of a man who is wanted for exposing himself to a girl in San Marcos.
It happened just after 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2nd near South Rancho Santa Fe Road and Las Cruces Avenue.
The victim told deputies she was walking to San Marcos High School when she was approached by a man asking for directions to Palomar College.
She tried to show the suspect using the map function on his cell phone, which he was holding at waist level. That's when the victim realized he was exposing himself.
She immediately ran away and reported the incident to San Marcos High School administrators and the Sheriff's Department.
The man was wearing sunglasses, a black jacket and faded blue jeans.
If you recognize the man in this sketch or have information on this incident, call the Sheriff's non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200.
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. Call Crime Stoppers at
(888) 580-8477.
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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 30-year-old James Kang. He is wanted on charges of domestic violence, intimidating a witness and resisting arrest.
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Kang has been known to frequent the Bonita area of San Diego County.
Anyone with information on Kang'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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The Sheriff's Department wants to keep you and your family safe. Recently, a zero tolerance drunk in public operation was held in Encinitas, Del Mar and Solana Beach.
Click on the video above to see highlights from the operation. You can also watch the video on our Vimeo Channel.
28 people were arrested during the drunk in public sweep.
Throughout January, Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting checkpoints across San Diego County looking for drivers who are under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
DUI checkpoints are scheduled on the following dates:
Friday, January 16
Lemon Grove
Saturday, January 17
Vista
Friday, January 30
San Marcos
Saturday, January 31
Encinitas
If you are caught driving under the influence, you will be arrested. Remember: DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER!
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Sheriff's Detectives recently took part in a curfew sweep in the East County.
Click on the video above to see the results of the curfew sweep. You can also watch the video by following us on Vimeo.
Nine minors were arrested in the sweep which focused on the communities of Rancho San Diego, Lemon Grove, Spring Valley and unincorporated areas of La Mesa and El Cajon.
Curfew in the City of Lemon Grove begins at 11:00 p.m. Curfew for unincorporated areas of the county begins at 10:00 p.m. Curfews last through 6:00 a.m.
During those hours, minors can't be out in public unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian, working or taking part in a school or religious activity.
Minors found in violation of curfew laws were taken in the back of patrol cars to the Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station where their parents picked them up.
Before the minors were released to their parents, they met with a juvenile detective to discuss the dangers of violating curfew laws.
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Stay Safe San Diego.
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Holiday Closures
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following holidays:
Thursday, January 1
New Year's Day
Monday, January 19
Martin Luther King Jr. 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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Open Recruitment
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is hiring.
Recruitment for sworn positions will open for ten days in January. It means you can apply on-line for the position and register to take the written exam.
Open recruitment begins Friday, January 2 through Monday, January 12. Just go to
www.joinsdsheriff.net to apply.
For questions about the application process, call (858) 974-2000 or email [email protected].
The Sheriff's Department also has job opportunities for professional staff. Detention facilities are looking for nurses
(LVN http://goo.gl/ikJwdX and RN
http://goo.gl/hNxEAy). For questions about the application process or qualifications, call
(858) 974-2687. Open recruitment for nurses will close on January 13.
We are always looking for Emergency Dispatchers or 9-1-1 Operators. To apply, visit
http://goo.gl/qQdRUY.
Applicants will be required to complete a comprehensive background investigation.
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Where Is Cynthia Dyann Coleman?
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The Sheriff's Homicide Detail wants your help in solving the suspicious disappearance of an East County woman nearly 30 years ago.
On September 3, 1986, Cynthia Dyann Coleman, 23, left her home on the Barona Indian Reservation to go to a nearby supermarket to give away a litter of kittens.
Cynthia's mother reported her daughter missing a few days later after she failed to return home and made no contact with her family. At the time of her disappearance, Cynthia had "Fats" tattooed on her right hand and "Lady" tattooed on her left hand.
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 (888) 580-8477.
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Operation Secret Santa
This holiday season, Secret Santas and Sheriff's Deputies teamed up to spread happiness and joy to families in need across the county.
Click on the video above to see these heartwarming moments. You can also watch the video on our Vimeo Channel.
Three local businessmen with big hearts reached into their pockets and decided to make a difference. They generously donated more than $17,000 in cash to people in need of holiday cheer. All they asked was to remain anonymous.
On Saturday, December 20th, the Secret Santas went on a ride-along with deputies carrying cash. They went to Alpine, Casa De Oro, Encinitas, Jamul, Ramona, Rancho San Diego, San Marcos, Spring Valley, Solana Beach and unincorporated areas of La Mesa.
Deputies knocked on the doors of people recommended by schools, churches, apartment managers and resource centers. They handed out between $100 and $500.
There were lots of hugs, smiles and even tears of joy.
Deputies were happy to be Santa's Helpers and were touched by the reaction of the people they serve.
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Vista Station Brightens Holidays For Child
Six-year-old Oliver was watching a movie when his father suffered a medical emergency and died in their apartment.
Oliver is now living with his maternal grandmother in Florida. All he was able to take with him was a duffel bag full of clothes.
When the staff of the Vista Sheriff's Station heard about what Oliver had gone through, they decided they wanted to do something special for him.
They began collecting money and gift cards to help Oliver's grandmother take care of him. They also bought toys and clothes to send to Oliver in Florida.
Businesses in Vista heard about Oliver's story and wanted to help too. They donated gifts for Oliver. One business even agreed to ship the gifts to Florida for free!
To make things even more joyous for Oliver, the St. Johns County Sheriff's Department in Florida arranged for Santa Claus and deputies to deliver the gifts in a special motorcade on Christmas Eve.
Kudos to the Vista Sheriff's Station for working with the community and other law enforcement agencies to brighten a child's holiday. |
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New SAR Jackets
Volunteers with Sheriff's Search and Rescue (SAR) are always on call and brave the elements for missing person searches and other emergencies.
Recently, the San Diego Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (HDSA) made a generous donation that allowed for the purchase of new Search and Rescue jackets for each volunteer.
The waterproof jackets will keep SAR volunteers warm and dry when they're out in the field.
For information on how to become a Search and Rescue volunteer, click here.
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