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Goleta Man arrested for Attempted Murder and Stalking. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/goleta-man-arrested-for-attempted-murder-and-stalking/
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Custody Sergeant Jose Velasquez was recently honored with the Law and Order Individual Service Award from the Military Order of the World Wars—a distinction recognizing outstanding performance and exceptional service across law enforcement, fire and rescue, criminal justice, and public safety communities. 👏
Please join us in congratulating Custody Sergeant Velasquez on this well-earned recognition of his distinguished career in public service
A moment from last week’s Board of Supervisors meeting as our dedicated dispatchers were recognized with a resolution honoring National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. 📞💛
This week, we celebrate the voices behind the scenes—our dispatchers who provide calm, critical support in moments of crisis and serve as the vital link between our community and first responders.
Behind every call, every response, and every safe outcome… there’s a dispatcher making it happen.
Today, our deputies took a moment to say thank you to the voices on the other end of the line—our lifeline. 💛📞
#NationalPublicSafetyTelecommunicatorsWeek #ThankYouDispatch
One arrest so far at Deltopia, and it’s just about noon as Soltopia events are getting underway. This is a noticeably different start compared to past years. Deputies are out and about, and we’re hoping this sets the tone for a safe and fun weekend. Make good decisions, look out for each other, and help us keep things moving in the right direction.
If you’re heading to Isla Vista for Deltopia weekend, plan ahead. This map shows the approximate areas for County noise ordinance enforcement, the sanctioned Soltopia event, plus road and beach closures.⚠️
Have fun, look out for your friends, and help keep the weekend safe for everyone. 🚓☀️🌊
Last week, Deputy Danny Skall was named Public Safety Officer of the Year by the Carpinteria Lions Club. 🏆🦁
Fun fact: His father, retired Sergeant Mike Skall, received this same award in 1998.
Congratulations, Danny — well deserved! 👏🚓
The work of the Bomb Squad is painstaking and methodical, requiring extreme patience, specialized training, and attention to detail. These deputies are called when situations are at their most dangerous, and their careful, deliberate approach is what keeps everyone safe.
Out in Cuyama, things look a little different. 🌄
Our Cuyama substation is staffed by resident deputies — meaning they don’t just patrol this community, they live here. They know the backroads, the ranches, the families, and the history.
In a rural area where backup can be miles away, relationships matter. And in Cuyama, those relationships run deep. 🤝
Small station. Big commitment.
