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Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department Newsletter
The holiday season is nearly here. Many of us will be traveling or hosting family and friends. Whatever you're doing, I want to remind you to please be safe on the road. Our deputies will be looking out for drivers under the influence of alcohol and drugs. Do the responsible thing: don't drink and drive. Also, don't forget to buckle up.
In this month's newsletter, you will read about the many amazing things happening in the Sheriff's Department. Learn how deputies at one of our jails saved the life of a woman going through a medical emergency. What they did is another example of our deputies' commitment to service and community.
Our K-9 Unit is a lot safer on the streets thanks to the addition of a new resource: safety vests for each of our canines. I want to thank the Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (HDSA) for their generous donation.
I also want to personally invite you to several community events. Help fight crime by taking part in the Crime Stoppers "Light The Night Against Crime" 5K Run/Walk in Liberty Station. Stop by "Coffee with the Community" and get to know our deputies. We hope to see you at some of these events.
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Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
No one wants to go to jail, but being in custody saved the life of a woman with an undiagnosed heart condition. Deputies and nurses at the Las Colinas Detention and Re-entry Facility in Santee jumped into action when they recognized a medical emergency.
Click on the above video to learn more about this incredible story. You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
The medical emergency happened on Labor Day, September 5
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when Christina Livingston's heart just stopped. She was unresponsive in her cell and had no pulse.
The only thing between Christina and death was the quick work of deputies and nurses. They gave Christina CPR for 15 minutes until an ambulance arrived. It was discovered she had an undiagnosed abnormal heart rhythym that caused her heart to stop. She had surgery to implant a device that will deliver a shock to restore a normal heartbeat.
Doctors say with Christina's condition, she needed at least ten minutes of continuous CPR to survive. Christina and her mother are grateful for the deputies and nurses who saved her life.
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| Light The Night Against Crime
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Help us make San Diego County a safer place to live by joining us for the "Light The Night Against Crime" 5K run/walk. Join us on:
Saturday, November 5
4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Race starts at 6:00 p.m.
NTC Park at Liberty Station
2455 Cushing Road
Click on the above video to watch a personal invitation from Sheriff Bill Gore and San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman to "Light The Night Against Crime." You can also watch the video by following us on VIMEO.
Your participation at this family friendly run/walk will help catch criminals. Money raised at the event will be used for the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line, community events and school programs.
There will be plenty of fun booths, exhibits and post-race party with food and entertainment. Come out dressed as a cop or robber to have even more fun at the race/walk.
For more information on "Light The Night Against Crime," click here.
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Sheriff's K-9s work hard every day protecting their deputy partners, tracking suspects or evidence and detecting drugs.
They have an important job at the Sheriff's Department to help keep you safe, but it's also a dangerous one.
Click on the above video to see how a donation of safety vests from the Honorary Deputy Sheriff's Association (HDSA) could be lifesaving for these dogs. You can also watch this video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
The Sheriff's K-9 Unit was established in 1967. It has a total of 30 dogs. To become a K-9 Handler, a deputy must have at least two years of patrol experience.
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| Don't Drink And Drive This Thanksgiving
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The Automobile Club of Southern California (AAA) says Thanksgiving is the busiest travel time of the year.
With more people on the road, Sheriff's Deputies will be out in force during the long Thanksgiving weekend to stop drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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.
The Sheriff's Department has received help with our mission to keep impaired drivers off our roads. The California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) has awarded the Sheriff's Department a grant worth $250,000 that will fund a year's worth of special operations and campaigns designed to stop DUI drivers. That includes checkpoints, patrols, warrant sweeps and traffic enforcement.
If you're driving anywhere this Thanksgiving weekend, don't forget to buckle your seat belt. Many car crash injuries and deaths could be prevented with the simple click of a seat belt. Buckle Up America - Every Trip, Every Time!
If you are caught drinking and driving, you will go to jail. Remember: Buzzed Driving Is Drunk Driving.
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Do you recognize the two men in the above surveillance video? They are wanted in connection with a robbery series across San Diego County. Someone out there knows who they are.
You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
The suspects have been linked to five robberies that happened between 11:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 23rd and 4:00 a.m. on Monday, October 24th. Among the businesses targeted were 7-Eleven stores in Spring Valley and Lemon Grove.
The suspects entered each location in the same manner. Suspect #1 walked in, pointed a handgun at the clerk and demanded money. Suspect #2 then placed the money in a backpack. Both suspects then left the scene of the crime.
In some of the robberies, the suspects were seen driving away in a late 1990s-2000 model white Ford Mustang with damage to the driver's side front quarter panel.
If you see these suspects, DO NOT APPROACH THEM. They should be considered ARMED AND DANGEROUS. Call 9-1-1 immediately.
You can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $1,000 reward for information that leads to a felony 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 32-year-old Larre "Larry" Hayes. He is wanted on a felony warrant for possession of narcotics while armed, possession of a concealed weapon and narcotics possession.
Hayes is a transient and known to frequent the communities of Spring Valley, Lemon Grove and El Cajon.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Larre "Larry" Hayes 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 a felony 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.
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:
Thursday, December 1st
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.
Click on the above video to see why you should join the Sheriff's Department. You can also watch the video by following us on
VIMEO.
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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
If you have a loved one who suffers from Alzheimer's or any other form of dementia, you're encouraged to register for the Sheriff's Take Me Home Program.
It is a free and confidential database only available to local law enforcement agencies. It contains photos, crucial medical information and special care instructions for people with Alzheimer's and likely to wander off or children with special needs.
It helps to know during a search if the patient is non-verbal, doesn't want to be touched or would only respond to a certain name.
To register for this free service, click here.
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Veterans Day Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed for a federal holiday:
Friday, November 11
(Veterans 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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Thanksgiving Holiday
San Diego County Sheriff's Department Stations, Substations and Headquarters will be closed on:
Thursday, November 24
(Thanksgiving Holiday)
Friday, November 25
(County Holiday)
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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Attempted Kidnappings
Imperial Beach Suspect
It happened just after 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 19th along 13th Street and Fern Avenue.
That's where an 11-year-old child was riding a scooter when a newer model (2015-2016) Royal Blue, lifted Ford F250 pickup truck pulled over and stopped near the child.
The child says the truck's passenger, seen in this sketch, got out and tried to grab the child. H owever, the child was able to get away and ran to a nearby relative's home. The child was not hurt.
Santee Suspect
It happened on Thursday, October 6th around noon at Mast Park in the 9100 block of Carlton Hills Boulevard.
An 18-year-old woman told deputies two men in a silver car followed her as she walked in the parking lot.
The man in the passenger seat of the silver car then grabbed the woman's arm. She was able to break free and locked herself in her car until the men drove away. The woman was not hurt.
If you have any information on these suspects, call
Crime Stoppers at
(888) 580-8477. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest.
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Liquor Store Burglary - Encinitas
Take a good luck at the above surveillance video from a burglary at a liquor store in Encinitas. Someone out there knows these suspects.
You can also watch the video by following the Sheriff's Department on
VIMEO.
It happened just after 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, September 13th at the Village Spirit Shop located at 1552 Encinitas Boulevard in Encinitas.
Two men gained entry into the liquor store by throwing a rock through the front window. The suspects took cigarettes, money and broke numerous liquor bottles. The total estimated loss was $15,000.
If you recognize the suspects or have information about this crime, call the
Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at:
A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered to anyone with information that leads to an arrest in this case.
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Santee Pancake Breakfast
The Santee Sheriff's Station and the Santee Fire Department are teaming up for the Santee Pancake Breakfast.
Join us on:
Saturday, November 12
7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Santee Fire Station #5
9130 Carlton Oaks Drive
(Corner of Carlton Oaks Drive and Fanita Parkway)
For a flyer, click here
The entire family can enjoy a delicious breakfast cooked up by deputies and firefighters. The menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and juice.
While enjoying breakfast, the public can spend time and get to know their deputies and firefighters.
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Coffee with the Community
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 to our staff.
The Encinitas Sheriff's Station is holding a
Coffee with the Community on:
Wednesday, November 16th
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
McDonald's
1064 N E Camino Real, Encinitas
This gives the public a chance to chat with the station's command staff, deputies and crime prevention specialist in a casual setting and exchange ideas over a free cup of coffee.
Come out and make a difference in your community.
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Reading Day - Encinitas
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, November 16th
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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