Sheriff's Commander Assumes North County Post

Orcutt - July 22nd, 2009

Santa Barbara County Sheriff Bill Brown has tabbed Commander Dominick Palera to lead the Department’s North County Operations.

Commander Palera has gained valuable experience during his 26-years with the Department, working Patrol, Narcotics, and Major Crimes. Since his promotion to Commander in March, 2005 he has overseen South County Operations and most recently served as Commander in the Custody Support Division.

Commander Palera will be based at the Santa Maria Sheriff’s Station. “I feel like I’m returning home,” said Commander Palera who has worked several assignments north of the Santa Ynez Mountains during the nearly thirty years he’s lived in the North County. “I intend to be a visible presence in the community where I have raised my family,” he added.

Commander Palera replaces Commander Chuck Gerhart who retired from the SBSO in April.

Commander Palera can be reached at (805) 934-6161 or via email at dmp0509@sbsheriff.org.

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