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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
The Sheriff's Department is always looking for ways we can better serve and keep you safe.
Right now, plans are in the works for a new Sheriff's Crime Lab. In this month's newsletter, you will learn more about this exciting project that will help us better solve crimes and bring criminals to justice.
This time of year is a cause for celebration for high school and college students across the county. If you're going to party, be responsible and don't drink and drive. One more thing: always buckle up when getting behind the wheel. These precious few seconds could save your life.
If you're looking for an exciting new career, consider becoming a Sheriff's Dispatcher. Every day, our dispatchers handle all kinds of emergency calls and save lives. Learn more about this rewarding career in this month's newsletter.
Stay safe,
Bill Gore, Sheriff
San Diego County
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| New Crime Lab In The Works
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San Diego County is in the midst of designing a new regional Crime Laboratory.
The new Sheriff's Crime Lab will be located at the County Operations Center at 5590 Overland Avenue in Kearny Mesa. It will have five levels of office, laboratory and warehouse space for the Sheriff's Crime Lab and Property & Evidence Units.
It will also house Central Investigations which consists of the Homicide Detail, Cyber & Financial Crimes, Elder Abuse, and Family Protection Detail.
The building is expected to be completed in 2018. To read more about the current Crime Lab, click here.
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Be A Responsible Social Host
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Prom and graduation season are just around the corner. The Sheriff's Department wants to remind adults that it is illegal to provide alcohol and host underage drinking parties in San Diego County. You will be arrested and booked in jail.
A Social Host is anyone who knowingly hosts underage drinking parties on property they own, lease or otherwise control. The Social Host ordinance assigns responsibility to those who knew or should have known an underage drinking party was occurring on their property.
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iolators face up to $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail or both. You can also be billed for law enforcement services and held liable for injuries sustained by third parties.
Teens who learn about a party on social media can also call the Crime Stoppers Students Speaking Out Tip Line at (888) 580-8477. You could be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward.
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| Don't Drink And Drive On Cinco De Mayo  |
For many, Cinco de Mayo is a time for celebration and enjoying delicious. Sadly, there will be some people who will put lives in danger by drinking and driving.
To protect the community from impaired drivers, the Sheriff's Department will be adding extra DUI patrols across San Diego County on May 5.
If you do drink this Cinco de Mayo, be sure to have a designated driver ready or call a taxi or ride-sharing service.
Watch our public safety video on the high price of drinking and driving by clicking on the above video. You can also watch it by following the Sheriff's Department on VIMEO.
Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving!
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Wearing a seat belt isn't just the law: it could mean the difference between life and death.
This month, the Sheriff's Department is cracking down on people who don't wear their seat belts.
The
Click It or Ticket
campaign will run from May 23 to June 5.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly half of the 21,022 passenger vehicle occupants killed in crashes in 2014 were not wearing seat belts.
Be aware that deputies are ALWAYS looking for drivers who aren't following California's seat belt laws.
Anyone caught not wearing their seat belt may be cited. A first offense will cost you a minimum of $161 plus court fees.
Remember to always wear your seat belt ... CLICK IT OR TICKET!!!
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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 46-year-old Jesus Ignacio Torres. He is wanted for possession of a controlled substance for sale and for possession of stolen property.
Torres stands 5'9" tall and weighs about 200 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He is known to frequent Spring Valley.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Jesus Ignacio Torres 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
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Put A Star In Your Future
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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 Sheriff's recruiter on:
Wednesday, June 1
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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Become A Sheriff's Dispatcher
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24 hours per day, seven days a week, Sheriff's Dispatchers answer emergency calls from all across San Diego County. They stay calm under pressure and save lives by getting help out to those calling 9-1-1.
Click on the above video from CW6 News to see what it takes to become a Sheriff's Dispatcher. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
The Sheriff's Communications Center is hiring for the following positions:
- EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER TRAINEE (Entry level position)
- EMERGENCY SERVICES DISPATCHER (Lateral position)
Applicants will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check.
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Holiday Closure
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for the following federal holiday:
Monday, May 30
Memorial Day
All detention facilities will remain open. The closure to the public of business offices will not impact deputies in the field.
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WANTED
Arson Suspects - Poway
The Sheriff's Bomb/Arson Unit wants your help in identifying and locating suspects responsible for several fires at Meadowbrook Middle School in Poway.
On Friday, March 11, 2016, at about 8:00 a.m., a custodian at Meadowbrook Middle School called the Poway Sheriff's Station to report fires that were set throughout the campus sometime earlier that morning.
Posters were lit on fire, as well as a trash can and a locker.
Take a good look at the surveillance photo of a group of juveniles that was seen at the school around 1:00 a.m. on March 11. To see more photos, click
here.
If you have any information on this case, call the
Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at
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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Law Enforcement
Memorial Ceremony
A public ceremony is planned to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of Sheriff's Deputies and other law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty in San Diego County.
Nearly 100 deputies and officers have made the ultimate sacrifice for the safety and protection of our county and its people.
Join us for the San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony on:
Wednesday, May
4
Noon
County Administration Center
1600 Pacific Highway,
West Side
For an event flyer, click
here.
For more information on the San Diego County Law Enforcement Memorial, click
here.
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Coffee With The Community
Community outreach is a top priority for the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.
You're invited to join us at the following Coffee with the Community event:
Wednesday, May 11
6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Lakeside Branch Library
9839 Vine Street,
Lakeside
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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"Don't Get Hooked"
Scammers are always looking to take advantage of people of all ages.
Among the most vulnerable victims are the elderly.
Join the Sheriff's Elder Abuse Unit, along with Supervisor Dianne Jacob and other local law enforcement agencies and watchdog groups at the "Don't Get Hooked" presentation:
Thursday, May 12
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Poway Community Park Auditorium
13094 Civic Center Drive,
Poway
Registration/Check-in begins at
8:30 a.m.
RSVP by May 9 by clicking
here
Seniors will learn from experts and victims all about protecting themselves from scammers.
Come out and enjoy this FREE event.
To learn more about the Sheriff's Elder Abuse Unit, including safety tips, click
here.
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Reading Day
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:
Wednesday, May 18
Reading starts at 10:00 a.m.
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.
Come out and join us for this family-friendly event!
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Sheriff's Volunteers Honored
The Sheriff's Department has more than 900 volunteers that assist deputies with day to day operations.
Recently, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors honored three of our volunteers for their incredible contributions and dedication.
Congratulations to the following three Sheriff's Volunteers for being named "Volunteers of the Year:"
- Bill Denton - Senior Volunteer at the Santee Sheriff's Station. He has been a volunteer for the Sheriff's Department for 18 years.
- Pam Medhurst - Search and Rescue K-9 Team Leader. She has been with the Sheriff's SAR Unit for 18 years.
- Bill Graul - Sheriff's Crime Lab. He has been at the Crime Lab for 29 years.
The Sheriff's Department invites you to become a volunteer and make a positive difference in your community.
For more information, visit:
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