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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
Along a wall, just outside my office artist renderings show five different facilities currently in the works--at the planning stage or actually under construction. We are moving to temporary digs to make way for one construction project--our new Pine Valley Substation. We will give details on other new facilities in future newsletters. The fact is the San Diego Sheriff's Department is on the move! Thanks to the continuing support of our Board of Supervisors, we continue to grow in order to continue to serve the people of this great region.
And we're growing in another way too. We are adding new staff. The newsletter highlights our latest recruitment efforts. If you are aware of qualified people seeking an exciting profession in which they can make a difference in their community, send them our way. The time line is short, so they need to act now.
I hope you enjoy the newsletter. Thank you for your continuing support for the men and women of this department and their efforts to build a safer San Diego County.
Bill Gore, Sheriff
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Pine Valley Substation Moving
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Beginning Friday, February 1st, the Pine Valley Sheriff's Substation can be found at a new location as construction on a new substation gets underway.
Pine Valley Sheriff's Substation
Temporary Address Beginning February 1, 2013
28914 Old Highway 80 Suite 106
Pine Valley, CA 91962
(619) 473-8774
The Pine Valley Substation serves an area of more than 400 square miles which includes the communities of Pine Valley, Guatay, Descanso, Mount Laguna, Boulevard and Jacumba. The substation has been at its location since the early 1970s and is attached to the Pine Valley Fire Department.
The new substation will more than triple the size of the current building and will accommodate Sheriff's Deputies, Senior Volunteer Patrol members and include meeting spaces that can be shared with other law enforcement agencies. It will be located west of the current location on Corte Madera. The $3.3 million dollar project is expected to be completed in spring 2014.
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The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is hiring. Recruitment for sworn positions will open for ten days in February. The online application process is often
suspended to process all those that have come in. Once hired, you will be able to work at a variety of locations throughout the county at assignments in Law Enforcement, Courts, Human Resources or Detention Services Bureaus. If you are ready to take the challenge, put a star in your future and join the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
Open recruitment runs from Friday, February 1st thru Sunday, February 10th. Visit www.joinsdsheriff.net.
For more information, call the Sheriff's Recruiting 24 Hour Job Line at (858) 974-2000 or email recruit@sdsheriff.org. To watch a pre-application video message from Sheriff Gore, click here.
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Sheriff's Off Road Enforcement Team
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It's peak season for off-roading in San Diego County through April.
The Sheriff's Off-Road Enforcement Team or ORET provides the county with law enforcement services for the off-highway and rural areas. In addition, the team is used for special events 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.
ORET is made up of twelve volunteer reserve deputies, three patrol deputies and a sergeant. All members of the team have significant off-road riding experience. Some volunteers are licensed pilots. The team also utilizes volunteer radio operators for communications in the desert. ORET's fleet consists of SUVs, 4x4s, dune buggies, quads, fixed wing aircraft, motorcycles, and ASTREA when needed. They can travel in sand, mud, rugged terrain or thick brush; areas not accessible to patrol vehicles.
To volunteer for ORET, you must be a reserve deputy. For more information on how you can apply to be a reserve deputy, click here.
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Lincoln Acres Sheriff's Office
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A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in January for the new Lincoln Acres Library. Inside the library is an office for Sheriff's Deputies assigned to the Imperial Beach Station. The office will be used primarily for writing reports and accessing the Sheriff's database for follow-up investigations. It will limit extra drives to Imperial Beach Station, improve response times and assist in providing the best law enforcement services to surrounding communities.
The Imperial Beach Sheriff's Station serves the City of Imperial Beach and the unincorporated communities of Bonita, Sunnyside, Chula Vista, Lincoln Acres, Proctor Valley, San Miguel Mountain, Otay Valley and Otay Mesa.
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It's a reminder of the heartbreak a DUI crash can bring. A highway sign is now up at the intersection of Mission Gorge Road and SR-125 in Santee in memory of Pamela Sue Marabeas. The mother of two was killed in September of 2009 by a teen driver who was drunk and high on drugs. The victim's daughter graciously donated what's left of the SUV to the Sheriff's Department. The vehicle is now being used in the Sheriff's Start Smart program. It's a safety class for new teen drivers and their parents. When you drive by this sign in Santee, remember the life that was lost because of a drunk driver. For more photos of the highway sign dedication, follow us on . For video, follow us on .
Valentine's Day also falls in the month of February. Parents, before you go out for the evening, be sure your teens understand the seriousness of having underage drinking parties in your home. You can still be held responsible for the illegal consumption alcohol in your home under the Social Host law even if you are not there when it occurs. For more information about Social Host, click here. |
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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 terrible crime 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. Proceeds from the run will be used by the Chelsea Light Foundation to help support efforts to eliminate harm to children by sexual predators through community activism, legislative reform, and education.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
7:30 a.m.
Balboa Park
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Kidnapping Attempt
Encinitas
Take a good look at the sketches of these men. They are wanted in connection with a kidnapping attempt in Encinitas. It happened as the victim was walking in the 500 block of Saxony Road on New Year's Eve. The victim told deputies she noticed a pickup truck was following her. When the truck pulled up alongside her a man jumped outside and forced her into the truck. There were two other men inside the vehicle. She fought back by punching the driver and biting another man. After being released, she ran to a nearby home for help.
The victim describes the truck as a black, older model pickup with orange stripes on the fenders and gardening equipment in the bed.
If you see, know or recognize these men, call the Sheriff's non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for a $1,000 reward by calling
(888) 580-8477.
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Rancho Santa Fe
Home Invasion
Detectives from the Encinitas Sheriff's Station also want your help in identifying two men wanted in connection with a home invasion robbery in Rancho Santa Fe. It happened December 20th in the 5000 block of El Mirlo. The men entered the home and Suspect #2 held the housekeeper at gunpoint during the robbery. The housekeeper was not hurt. The men were driving a blue Hyundai Elantra at the time of the robbery that was later recovered by deputies.
If you recognize these men, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200. You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward by calling
(888) 580-8477.
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Beware; phone scammers have recently been posing as members of the Sheriff's Department. The victims are told they have outstanding warrants. Callers claim they will clear the arrest warrant or cancel a pending court appearance if the potential victim sends money within a certain time-frame. Victims are also told the Sheriff's Department will have a local police officer come to their home and arrest them if they don't send money. If you receive a solicitation for money based on this scenario, it's a scam.
Impersonating a Sheriff's Deputy is a violation of state law. No deputy or employee of the Sheriff's Department will ever contact members of the public by telephone to demand money or any other form of payment. If someone tells you they need money for you to receive money, it's a scam. If you get this type of call, hang up immediately.
If you have been a victim, call the Sheriff's Financial Crimes Unit at (858) 974-2322. |
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Fake Utility Worker
Solana Beach
Someone is posing as a Santa Fe Irrigation worker in Solana Beach to gain access to homes. An incident was reported to the Encinitas Sheriff's Station on January 29th. A man posing as a utility worker claimed there is something inside a house on North Granados Avenue that he needed to check. After gaining access, the fake employee went around the house and left. Nothing was taken and no one was hurt.
Remember, do not open your door for someone you don't recognize. Ask for I.D. from city and utility workers. When in doubt, call the Sheriff's non-emergency line at (858) 565-5200. |
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AG Award
Our congratulations to Deputy George Crysler. He was recognized by the Attorney General's Office in Washington, D.C. in October. He received an award as part of the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) and the Innocence Lost Task Force. The team has worked tirelessly with federal and local officials as well as community members to fight child exploitation, internet crimes against children, and child sex trafficking. Additionally, the team is working closely with victims and their non-government advocates to address the unique challenges presented by child prostitution and its impact on the community. One case in the North County led to the rescue of 30 victims and the arrest of 39 people with ties to the Oceanside Crips gang. |
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