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Community outreach is a top priority of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office. Reducing crime, making neighborhoods safer, and in general improving the quality of life for all of our citizens can only be accomplished through partnerships and team efforts.
Working partnerships between law enforcement and community members are the bedrock of efficient service, trust, and improving our social quality of life. Robert Peel, one of the founding fathers of modern law enforcement whose words are traced back to as far back as 1829, summed it up best when he said:
The police at all times should maintain a relationship with the public that gives reality to the historic tradition that the police are the public and the public are the police; the police are the only members of the public who are paid to give full-time attention to duties which are incumbent on every citizen in the intent of the community welfare.
We are better when we work together. We encourage you to join us in our efforts to keep our communities safe. Sign up for the Citizen’s Academy, Join Neighborhood Watch and Nextdoor, Sign up for our Nixle Alerts, Come to our Coffee with a Cop events, Follow us on Social Media, Watch the Sheriff’s Roundup and always remember, “If you see something, say something,” We are all in this together and we desire to have a positive and close relationship with the people we are here to protect and serve. We take this mission of public safety seriously and we want to partner with you.
Thank you Santa Barbara County for supporting your Sheriff’s Office. We are grateful for the great relationship we have always had with our communities. Your trust and respect is greatly appreciated by all of us here at SBSO!
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🌟 This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. Our public safety dispatchers and call takers are an extraordinary group of women and men who answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Answering calls for help from members of the public, and dispatching cops, paramedics and firefighters to law enforcement, medical and fire emergencies - many of which are inter-connected - requires great levels of technical skill, coolness under extreme conditions, an outstanding ability to communicate, dedication to duty, and large doses of tact, patience, common sense, and empathy for the plight of others.
🙏🏼 Thank you to our dispatchers and call takers for the amazing work you do every day! 📞
Join us on-line on Thursday, April 25, 2024 to discuss funding, acquisition, and use of SBSO’s equipment that is considered military equipment pursuant to Assembly Bill 481.
Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Microsoft Teams
Meeting ID: 233 399 032 129
Passcode: 7JfiCQ
Or call in (audio only) +1 805-724-6760,,737039882#
Phone Conference ID: 737 039 882#
📊The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is sharing preliminary stats related to the 2024 Deltopia weekend. We issued 256 citations and made 32 arrests (all misdemeanors).
Rain and wind on Friday made for a calm and relatively uneventful first day of Deltopia. The crowds were largest on Saturday and significantly larger than last year’s event and concentrated at residences along the ocean side of Del Playa. Attendance spiked in the early afternoon along with an increase in emergency medical calls, most of which were for acute alcohol intoxication.
Most residents complied with the Outdoor Festival Ordinance, however 13 citations were issued for illegal parties, in accordance with the new Social Host Ordinance where deputies encountered rooftop partygoers and noise violations. One paid party was also shut down. Deputies noted compliance from the community on maintaining smaller, free parties. The Sheriff’s Office noted no incidents of cliff fall or fentanyl overdose fatalities.
Thank you to our community partners and first responders from @santabarbaracountyfire , @amr_social , Alcoholic Beverage Control, @ucsbpolice , @chp_santabarbara , @smpdhq , @sbcsar , and Santa Barbara County Emergency Medical Services.
As we approach the unsanctioned festival known as Deltopia, here are some quick tips for a safe weekend! 👍🏽
🌟 Our recent retirees were honored at the Board of Supervisors meeting today.
👏🏼 Join us in congratulating Sergeant Henebry, K9 Odin, and Administrative Office Professionals Marla Arnoldi and Karen Kozak.
🙏🏼 Thank you all for your service- you will be missed!
🌟 We are proud to introduce the newest member of the Sheriff’s Office team – Deputy Oliver. Earlier today, Sheriff Brown lead a swearing-in ceremony at Headquarters that was attended by Deputy Oliver’s family and Sheriff’s Office staff.
👮🏽♀️👨🏽💼The Sheriff’s Office is hiring for a variety of exciting and rewarding careers – learn more at SBSheriff.org!
☕️ Thank you to everyone who joined us for Coffee with a Cop today! This was a great opportunity to have conversations with our community members and connect over a cup of coffee.
🏆 Join us in congratulating Custody Deputy Soto, who was honored today at the Military Order of the World Wars, Colonel George C. Woolsey Chapter 113 awards luncheon with the National Law and Order Outstanding Performance Award. This recognition honors those who excel in local, and national security, homeland security, law enforcement and service to the community.
Santa Maria Valley Community of Prayer stopped by NBJ to learn more about the work of the Sheriff’s Office in serving our local communities and the challenges faced by our team members. Thanks for the visit and chance to connect @ndop_santamaria
☕ The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is excited to invite the community to a special edition of Coffee with a Cop, introducing the new Goleta Community Resource Deputy, Connor Worden. The event will take place on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Old Town Coffee, 5877 Hollister Avenue, Goleta.
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have.
At this event, we are proud to showcase the newly selected Goleta Community Resource Deputy, Connor Worden. The goals of the Community Resource Deputy position are to help solve chronic problems by working collaboratively with citizens and other agencies and empowering residents with the knowledge of how to make their neighborhoods safer.
The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.