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North County Custody Operations Division
The North County Custody Operations Division is under the leadership of Custody Commander Cassandra Marking and provides security and supervision for the inmate population at the Northern Branch Jail located in Santa Maria.
Northern Branch Jail
The Northern Branch Jail is a 376-bed, 133,000 square foot correctional facility located at 2301 Black Road near Santa Maria. The Northern Branch Jail houses both male and female inmates in a mix of medium and high security areas. This one-of-a kind correctional facility was designed as a predominantly direct supervision facility in which Custody Deputies supervise inmates while working within the housing unit twenty-four hours a day for increased supervision. This model of correctional supervision has been shown to increase safety for inmates, staff and visitors as well as increase the interactions between inmates and staff which allow for more prosocial influence and supervision.
The Northern Branch Jail was designed and built to allow inmates with increased access to medical care, mental health care, educational opportunities and vocational opportunities to better prepare inmates for their successful return to their community. The facility was built with thirty-two (32) specialty medical/mental health beds and an outpatient medical clinic as well as a full-service kitchen, laundry and maintenance area. The facility also has two large classrooms, a computer lab and two vocational classrooms for inmates to expand their educational opportunities.
This facilities motto is “faber est suae quisque fortunae”, which translates to “Every person is the architect of their own destiny”. This motto is etched on a plaque at the front of the building and is inscribed in every housing unit as well as above the intake door and on the path to release. This motto applies to everyone who enters the building from inmates to staff as well as visitors. The motto exemplifies the vision the Sheriff’s Office has of preparing offenders for their eventual release from custody and the belief that they can succeed once released if they choose to.
Northern Branch Jail
2301 Black Road
Santa Maria, CA 93455
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Local first responders, community members and elected officials gathered this morning at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse Sunken Gardens to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Read more here:
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reminding residents and visitors that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times while visiting City of Solvang parks. Read more here:
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Deputies joined members of the Armed Forces for the ceremonial coin toss at tonight’s Dos Pueblos High School football game. Thank you, Dos Pueblos, for honoring our military service members and local law enforcement! 🇺🇸🏈
National Police Woman Day — Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office
Today, we honor the women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office — the women who wear the badge, serve our communities, lead from the front, and set the standard for professionalism in public safety.
We also honor the women behind the badge — the dispatchers, analysts, technicians, professional staff, and family members whose strength, skill, and support make our mission possible every single day.
Their impact is felt in every division: patrol, investigations, custody, coroner, search and rescue, forensics, behavioral sciences, community outreach, and the countless roles that keep this organization moving forward.
To every woman who serves, supports, and stands with the Sheriff’s Office — thank you for your dedication, your leadership, and your commitment to Santa Barbara County.
National Night Out was a great reminder of what makes Santa Barbara County special—strong partnerships, great conversations, and communities that come together. 🚔🌙
From bubbles and smiles in Santa Barbara to “magic hands” in Lompoc, we loved spending the evening connecting with residents, answering questions, and meeting so many families. 🫧 🪄✋🏼
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth, said hello, and helped make National Night Out another memorable evening. We appreciate the opportunity to build relationships that make our communities stronger and safer every day.
Congratulations to Sergeant Kemp on graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (SLI)!
Over the course of this intensive program, Sgt. Kemp strengthened the leadership skills, decision-making, and professional development that help build stronger teams and better serve our community. We are proud to see our leaders continue investing in their growth and bringing that knowledge back to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office.
Please join us in congratulating Sgt. Kemp on this well-earned achievement! 👏🎓💚💛
☕ Coffee, conversation, and community ☕
Join us this Saturday, July 11 from 9–11 a.m. at Gina’s Piece of Cake in Orcutt for Coffee with the Crew!
Stop by, grab a cup of coffee, and spend the morning with your Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office deputies and County Fire firefighters. No speeches, no agenda — just a chance to ask questions, share what’s on your mind, or simply say hello.
We hope to see you there! ☕🚒⭐️
When life gives you lemons… call for backup. 🍋🚓
Our deputies made a sweet stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand while out on patrol. Summer is in full swing, and we love seeing kids out creating memories, meeting neighbors, and sharing a little kindness one cup at a time.
📞 What really happens after you call the Sheriff’s Office ?
In this edition of Sheriff’s Mini Roundup, From Ring to Response, we take you behind the scenes to show how a call for service is created, prioritized, and dispatched to deputies. It’s a quick look at the people and technology working together to get help where it’s needed.
Watch now and see what happens between the ring of the phone and the arrival of a deputy.
⚽️ The Code 3 Cup is underway at the Santa Maria YMCA!
Come cheer on your local law enforcement—we’ll be here until 3 p.m. enjoying some friendly competition for a great cause.
SBSO has two teams and both are off to a great start!!🏆
Stop by, say hi, and catch the action!
