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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
The holiday season is an especially busy time for the Sheriff's Department. It's important to us to make sure your communities are safe for you and your loved ones; not just during the holidays, but all year long.
In this month's newsletter, you will learn all about our
Holiday Watch crime prevention initiative. When you go shopping or are out in the community, you will see our deputies and other Sheriff's personnel working hard to protect you from criminals.
Do the responsible thing and don't drink and drive this holiday season. If you get caught drinking and driving, you will go to jail. We need your help in reporting drivers under the influence by calling 9-1-1. Working together, we can keep San Diego's roadways safe.
There are many FREEE services the Sheriff's Department offers to keep you and your families safe. From vacation checks to the
You Are Not Alone program for the elderly, we are committed to protecting and serving you.
On behalf of the Sheriff's Department, I want to wish you a happy holiday season and a happy new year.
Stay safe,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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The Sheriff's Department's
Holiday Watch is underway so you don't become a victim of crime this busy shopping and traveling season.
Watch for Sheriff's Deputies, Crime Prevention Specialists and members of the Senior Volunteer Patrol at a shopping center near you. They will give you valuable tips on how to protect yourself from criminals this holiday season.
Click on the above video to see how the North Coastal Sheriff's Station is keeping people safe in Encinitas and Solana Beach during
Holiday Watch. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
In Rancho San Diego, shoppers got some valuable advice on how to protect their cars from thieves. Click on the above video to see highlights from the
Holiday Watch event. You can also watch the video by following us on
VIMEO.
The Sheriff's Department is urging people to take precautions to avoid becoming a victim of a crime this holiday season. Keep valuables out of sight in your cars. Visit
www.sdsheriff.net/crimeprevention for more information.
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The holiday season is a time for family and celebration. It's also a time when some drivers will get behind the wheel while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
From December 16th to January 1st, Sheriff's Deputies will be conducting additional DUI patrols to find impaired drivers before they hurt or kill someone.
Deputies will also take part in DUI checkpoints in Sheriff's contract cities throughout the month of December.
To watch a video on the high price and dangers of drinking and driving, click on the above video. You can also watch it by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month. The Sheriff's Department works all year long to protect everyone from impaired drivers.
If you are caught drinking and driving, you will go to jail. Remember, Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving!
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Sheriff's Deputies are giving back to the communities they serve and protect just in time for the holidays.
The day before Thanksgiving (thanks to the help of a generous donor), deputies handed out $24,000 in cash to families, people and organizations in need.
Click on the above video to watch highlights from
Operation Giving Back. You can also watch the heartwarming video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
Every day, Sheriff's Deputies encounter people in need while they are out on patrol. They reach into their own pockets to lend a helping hand.
A community member, who wishes to remain anonymous, heard about these stories and decided to make a difference. He went on a ride-along with deputies all across the Sheriff's Department jurisdiction from the north, south and east counties giving cash to those who could use the extra help.
The recipients include organizations such as shelters that help domestic violence victims and runaways or at-risk youth, foster parents who take in children with special and medical needs and a senior center that feeds seniors who can't pay for their meals.
Deputies also visited local thrift shops and families referred by churches, schools and resource centers.
The Sheriff's Department wants to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season!
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Going out of town for the holidays? The San Diego County Sheriff's Department offers free vacation checks year-round!
Before you leave for your holiday getaway, simply fill out a
form and bring it to your nearest
Sheriff's Station or Substation.
Let us know when you're leaving and Senior Volunteer Patrol members will perform security inspections outside your home Monday through Friday.
Click on the above video to watch how a Vacation Check works. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.
Senior Volunteer Patrol members will check if your doors, windows and garage are locked. They will also hide your newspapers and packages in your side fence or back patio. If they see anything suspicious, they will call for the assistance of a deputy who will determine if there's been a break in. Upon your return, you will get a welcome home letter listing the dates your home was checked and observations made during the visits.
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| You Are Not Alone (YANA) Program
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This holiday season, we want our elderly and shut-in residents to know they are never alone.
The You Are Not Alone (YANA) program is a FREE service for seniors who live alone and disabled people living within the jurisdiction of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Click on the above video to see how the
You Are Not Alone program works. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
It offers peace of mind and a sense of security for those who enjoy their independence, but have no friends or family to check on them regularly.
Those enrolled in the YANA program get daily phone calls and a weekly visit from a Senior Volunteer Patrol member all year long.
If a YANA member doesn't pick up their phone after three attempts, Sheriff's Senior Volunteer Patrol (SVP) members will go to the YANA's home to make sure the YANA is not sick, injured or in need of help.
To enroll in the You Are Not Alone program, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.
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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 27-year-old Nicholas Peabody. He is wanted for driving under the influence. He also has prior convictions for DUI and grand theft.
Garcia stands 5'7" tall and weighs 155 pounds with brown hair and green eyes. He is known to hang out in the Spring Valley area.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Peabody is urged to call
Crime Stoppers
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You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest. Call
(888) 580-8477
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Put a Star in Your Future
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is hiring. Click on the video above to see the varied careers you can have with our agency. You can also watch the video on
VIMEO.
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, January 4, 2016
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.
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Sheriff William Kolender Memorial
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On November 6th, hundreds of people filled the Bob Hope Theatre at MCAS Miramar to honor the memory of Sheriff William Kolender. He passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease on October 6th.
Click on the above video to watch highlights from Sheriff Kolender's emotional memorial service. You can also watch the video by following us on VIMEO.
Sheriff Kolender was elected the 28th Sheriff of San Diego County in 1994. He would go on to be re-elected in 1998, 2002 and 2006.
Before becoming Sheriff, Kolender had already established himself as a local law enforcement legend. He joined the San Diego Police Department in 1956 as a patrol officer. In 1975, he was appointed San Diego Police chief and served as the city's top cop for 13 years.
Kolender has left behind a legacy that serves as the benchmark for all law enforcement in San Diego County and the nation.
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Christmas Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for a federal holiday:
Friday, December 25
(Christmas)
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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New Year's Day Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed on:
Friday, January 1, 2016
(New Year's 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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WANTED
Attempted Home Burglary -
Encinitas
Be on the lookout for a man wanted in connection with an attempted home burglary in Encinitas.
The crime was captured on home surveillance video. Click on the above video and take a good look at the suspect and see if you recognize him.
You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
It happened on October 25th around 10:30 a.m. in the 2400 block of El Camino Del Norte in Encinitas. The suspect tried to open a door, but the security alarm was activated when he tried to pry open a window.
The same home was burglarized on May 26th of this year, while the homeowner was attending her husband's funeral. The suspects in that incident entered the home and tried to steal a safe, but were unsuccessful.
If you recognize the suspect in the above video, call Crime Stoppers at (888) 580-8477.
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
Suspicious Person - Alpine
Take a good look at the sketch of this man. He is wanted for following a 16-year old girl in his car in Alpine.
It happened on November 4 and November 18, 2015. The girl told deputies she was followed by a man driving an older model tan Toyota Camry or similar vehicle while she was walking near Alpine Boulevard and West Victoria Drive.
On November 4th, the suspect drove up to the girl and asked if she needed a ride to her car. When she ran away, the suspect circled the block several times to try and find her.
On November 18th, the girl told deputies she saw the man again as she was walking to school and he followed her to the bus stop. He never got out of the car. The girl was not able to get the license plate number of the car.
The girl describes the suspect as a heavy set, dark-skinned Black man between 65-70 years old. He was bald, but had a mustache and was wearing wire-rimmed glasses.
Anyone with information on the identity or location of the suspect is asked to call the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at
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SCAM ALERT:
It's NOT the IRS!!!
Your phone rings and the caller claims to be from the IRS. The person on the line is very aggressive, even threatening you with jail time or a lawsuit if you don't pay taxes you owe to the federal government.
Anytime a caller is asking for money, IT IS A SCAM. Do not give personal information and hang up immediately.
The IRS will NEVER:
- Call you to demand immediate payment. The IRS will not call if you owe taxes without first sending a bill in the mail.
- Demand you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe.
- Require that you pay your taxes a certain way. For instance, require that you pay with a prepaid debit card.
- Ask for your credit or debit card numbers over the phone.
- Threaten to bring in law enforcement agencies to arrest you for not paying.
Click on the above video to learn more about how to protect yourself from tax scams. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO
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If you receive these kinds of phone calls, report it to the IRS by calling (800) 366-4484. If you know you owe or think you may owe tax, call the IRS at (800) 829-1040. For more tips, click
here.
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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 the following Coffee with the Community event:
Saturday, December 5
9:00 a.m.
Alpine Sheriff's Station,
Community Room
2751 Alpine Boulevard
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:
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Pancake Breakfast - San Marcos
Join the San Marcos Sheriff's Station for the Holiday Hotcakes Breakfast
on:
Tuesday, December 15
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Community Hall at the Civic Center
3 Civic Center Drive,
San Marcos
The entire family can enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked up by deputies. The cost is $5 per person. Proceeds will benefit the Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos.
You can buy your tickets at the door or you can click
here.
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Reading Day With
North Coastal Sheriff's Station
Reading is an important part of a child's life. It teaches them everything from their A-B-C's to incredible stories filled with fun and wonder.
The North Coastal Sheriff's Station invites children of all ages to attend a special "Reading Day" event on:
Saturday, January 23, 2016
11:00 a.m. to noon
Barnes & Noble
1040 N. El Camino Real Drive,
Encinitas
A Sheriff's Deputy will read to children and teach them the importance of reading. There will also be a Q&A with the deputy after story time.
Bring the entire family and join the Sheriff's Department for an hour of fun and learning!
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Honoring A War Hero
The Sheriff's Department wants to recognize the hard work, dedication and sacrifice of Sheriff's Reserve Captain Ken Pipes.
Click on the above video to learn about Captain Pipes' incredible life and devotion to his country. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
We pick up Captain Pipes' story in early 1968 at Khe Sanh, the Vietnam War's longest and bloodiest battle. It started with an ambush which turned into a 77-day battle. Shells rained daily and the hill erupted with explosions and gunfire.
In the middle of the chaos was Captain Pipes. Even though he was wounded in battle, he continued fighting and commanding more than 200 Marines in the Bravo Company.
For his bravery and devotion to duty in the face of danger, Captain Pipes received the Silver Star and many other medals.
We are honored to have Captain Pipes as a reserve deputy for the San Diego County Sheriff's
Department. He has been volunteering for the department for 25 years now. Captain Pipes oversees reserve deputies in the North County.
Just like Reserve Captain Ken Pipes, you too can make a difference by volunteering for the Sheriff's Department. To find what volunteer opportunity suits you, visit:
www.sdsheriff.net/volunteers.
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