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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
We at the Sheriff's Department work every day to provide the highest quality of public safety services in an effort to make San Diego the safest urban county in the nation. This edition of our newsletter gives a preview of our construction projects to better serve you.
We also want to hear from you. I encourage you to take part in our Coffee with the Community events so we can better address your concerns. We believe that an informed community is a safe community. I also invite you to check out our safety booth at the County Fair.
Sincerely,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
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Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station
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The construction of the future Rancho San Diego Sheriff's Station is moving along. The $17.5 million project is anticipated to be completed late this year. The building is on Campo Road near the intersection of Highways 54 and 94.
The station will open with approximately 90-100 staff moving from the Lemon Grove Sheriff's Station to a more strategic and accessible location within the unincorporated county. It will serve the communities of Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley, La Presa, Jamul, Casa de Oro, Mt. Helix, and unincorporated areas within La Mesa and El Cajon. The Lemon Grove Station will remain with a smaller contingent of staff contracted to serve the City of Lemon Grove.
To see more photos of the construction, follow us on  . |
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Pine Valley Sheriff's Substation
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The Pine Valley Sheriff's Substation is currently in the design phase. The new substation will more than triple the size of the current space. It will be located on Old Highway 80 at Corte Madera. The $3.3 million project is expected to be completed in spring 2014.
The Pine Valley Substation serves an area of more than 400 square miles including Pine Valley, Guatay, Descanso, Mount Laguna, Boulevard and Jacumba.
During construction, the Pine Valley Sheriff's Substation is at its temporary location at 28914 Old Highway 80 Suite 106, Pine Valley. The phone number is still (619) 473-8774.
To see more drawings of the future substation, follow us on . |
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East Mesa Reentry Facility
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The East Mesa Reentry Facility project will add 400 beds and support facilities to the existing East Mesa complex at 446 Alta Road in Otay Mesa. Eligible inmates will receive substance abuse, behavioral change, anger management, parenting, as well as educational and vocational classes. The goal is to prepare inmates to reenter society and lower their chances of committing another crime, and increase public safety.
The project will include two housing units, an administration building, an intake and release building, a property storage room, a public lobby, new kitchen equipment and utility plant. Completion of the $39 million project is expected in spring 2014. |
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Women's Detention Facility
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The San Diego County Women's Detention Facility will serve as the primary booking and holding facility for women arrested in the county. It will replace the current facility located on Cottonwood Avenue in Santee. The new facility at 451 Riverview Parkway in Santee will have 1,216 beds. This $270 million project is designed in two phases. Phase one started in January, 2013. In the summer of 2014, inmates will move from the current Las Colinas Detention Facility to the new housing facility. Demolition of the old buildings and construction on the second phase of the project will commence after the transfer.
Green features include durable and low maintenance materials to stretch the life expectancy of the 24-hour facility, solar hot water, restroom fixtures that use less water, and ample windows for natural lighting of common rooms in housing units, and administrative offices. Construction of both phases is expected to be completed in 2016.
To see more photos of the future Women's Detention Facility, follow us on . |
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Wanted: Sex Offender Failure to Register
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The Sheriff's Department is working with the Fugitive Task Force (FTF) and Crime Stoppers to find and arrest Joseph Ricardo Ramirez. He also goes by the name Ricardo Ayala.
Ramirez is a convicted sex offender and is wanted for failing to register his home address as required by law. He is known to frequent Vista, as well as hotels in the North County. Ramirez has tribal-like tattoos on his chest and tattoos that say "Puerto Rico" and "Millie" on his arms.
Anyone with information about Ramirez can call the Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. To print a wanted bulletin, click here.
You can now sign up to receive free email alerts when a sex offender moves in or out of your neighborhood. You can register multiple addresses allowing you to stay current on sex offenders living around your child's school, day care, playground or grandma's house. To sign up for alerts, visit www.sandiegocountysexoffenders.com. |
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Off-Road Enforcement Team News Feature
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Buckle up as News8 goes on a ride-along with the Sheriff's Off-Road Enforcement Team at Ocotillo Wells. Click on the video or follow us on  to watch our volunteers in action.
The Sheriff's Off-Road Enforcement Team provides the county with law enforcement services for the off-highway and rural areas. In addition, the team is used for special event security, search and rescue, traffic enforcement and medical assistance in remote areas. ORET also provides education for off-road enthusiasts about legal operations and locations to safely enjoy their adventures.
To volunteer for ORET, you must be a reserve deputy. For more information on how to apply to be a reserve deputy, click here. |
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See You at the County Fair
June 8 through July 4, 2013
11:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Infield San Diego Pavilion
near Kiddieland
2260 Jimmy Durante Boulevard, Del Mar
Visit our Crime Prevention booth at the San Diego County Fair. The fair's theme this year is "Game On!" You and your kids can enjoy a giant board game about personal and home safety. The game also features various Sheriff's units, as well as stations and substations. Players get a free "slide puzzle."
The Sheriff's Department also wants to remind fairgoers to celebrate responsibly and to designate a sober driver. Deputies will be patrolling the fair and surrounding communities
to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable time. |
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Wildfire Preparedness
Meeting - Alpine
An informed community is a safe community.
San Diego County has a history of large and devastating wildfires. Whether naturally occurring or man-made, wildfires pose a serious threat to life and property. It is imperative that residents are aware of wildfire risks and that they develop a plan to reduce their potential risk for loss. The Alpine Sheriff's Station is holding a community meeting for homeowners who are looking to prepare themselves, their families and their homes for wildfire. Monday, June 3rd
6:30 p.m.
Alpine Community Center
1830 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine Questions? Call Crime Prevention Specialist Holly Conroy at (619) 659-2608
To print a flyer, click here. |
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Coffee with the Community
Lemon Grove & Spring Valley
Community outreach is a top priority of the San Diego County Sheriff's Department. Members of the community should feel comfortable bringing problems related to safety and security as well as deputy-community relations to our staff. The Lemon Grove Sheriff's Station is holding a Coffee with the Community on
Saturday, June 1st
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Civic Center Park
3200 Main Street, Lemon Grove
Look for our tent/canopy
free coffee
(619) 337-2039
Saturday, June 8th
8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Spring Valley Community Center
Ketell Hall
8735 Jamacha Boulevard,
Spring Valley
free coffee and pastries
(619) 337-2041
This gives the public a chance to chat with Lemon Grove Sheriff's Station Captain Pete Callewaert in a casual setting and exchange ideas and concerns over a free cup of coffee. Crime Prevention Specialists Jim Wieboldt and Jose Ortiz will also be on hand with a table display about personal and home safety. |
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Poway Active Shooter Drill
The Sheriff's Special Enforcement Detail (SED/SWAT) in partnership with the Poway Sheriff's Station and Poway Unified School District held an active shooter drill at Abraxas High School in May. Click on the video above to watch the drill or follow us on .
The goal is to expose school personnel to law enforcement response procedures so they know what to expect in the chaos of a real shooting scenario. Classroom presentations were designed to assist school personnel with ideas and options should they be confronted with an active shooter.
Students with information about threats of violence at school can call the
Crime Stoppers Students Speaking Out Anonymous Tip Line at (888) 580-8477. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. |
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Internship Opportunity
Sheriff's Crime Lab
Fingerprints offer a powerful means of personal identification and still remain the most commonly used forensic evidence worldwide. No two individuals possess the same fingerprints.
Opportunities are now available for college students to gain experience in Latent Fingerprint Development with the Sheriff's Crime Lab. Applicants will be asked to undergo a background check. Click here to apply. |
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