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Prior to being taken to their assigned housing, inmates are required to exchange their personal clothing for jail clothing. Their personal clothing is bagged and stored securely until their release. Only bulk property (backpacks, sleeping bags, bicycles, etc.) from SBSO arrests will be accepted at the county jail with exception of medically necessary property such as wheel chairs, walkers, medical equipment. Questions concerning location of property from other arresting agencies should be directed to those agencies.
Inmates receive a basic hygiene kit free of charge when admitted into custody. When they have money on their account, they may choose to purchase additional items as well as limited amounts of food items through the jail commissary. Indigent welfare items are available to inmates with no funds.
Pick up Inmate Property
The inmate must release all personal property. The person picking up the property must have a valid government issued picture identification card. Property pick up times for male and female inmates are Friday from 6 pm to 8 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 4pm to 7 pm. The pick-up location is at the inmate reception center (IRC) building. The general public phone number is (805) 681-4260.
Inmates Released to Prison
Persons picking up property for an inmate released to prison have 30 days from the inmates’ day of release to collect property. Inmates must fill out a bulk property release form indicating a specific person who will be picking up property prior to leaving the facility.
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🔬✨ Happy National Forensic Science Week! ✨🔬
This week, our talented Forensics Team was out in the community inspiring the next generation of scientists and investigators. 🧪👩🔬👨🔬 They visited three local schools to share what it’s like to turn curiosity into a career and how their work helps keep Santa Barbara County safe.
💡 From fingerprints to DNA, our forensic experts show students that science can solve mysteries and change lives.
#NationalForensicScienceWeek #Forensics #SBSheriff #Community
🔬✨ Happy National Forensic Science Week! ✨🔬
This week, our talented Forensics Team was out in the community inspiring the next generation of scientists and investigators. 🧪👩🔬👨🔬 They visited three local schools to share what it’s like to turn curiosity into a career and how their work helps keep Santa Barbara County safe.
💡 From fingerprints to DNA, our forensic experts show students that science can solve mysteries and change lives.
#NationalForensicScienceWeek #Forensics #SBSheriff #Community
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👮♂️☕ Join us for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, October 7 from 8–10 a.m. at McDonald’s, 146 S. Fairview Ave. in Goleta.
Enjoy free McCafé coffee thanks to McDonald’s while you chat with our deputies in a casual setting. No agenda—just good coffee and conversation.
We hope to see you there!
#CoffeeWithACop #Goleta #Community
👮♂️☕ Join us for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, October 7 from 8–10 a.m. at McDonald’s, 146 S. Fairview Ave. in Goleta.
Enjoy free McCafé coffee thanks to McDonald’s while you chat with our deputies in a casual setting. No agenda—just good coffee and conversation.
We hope to see you there!
#CoffeeWithACop #Goleta #Community
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**Update - this class is full! There will be future classes that we will share here ** 🚨 Go behind the scenes of law enforcement!
📅 Community Academy begins Oct. 2
⚠️ Space is limited – apply by Sept. 19!
👉 sbsheriff.org
**Update - this class is full! There will be future classes that we will share here ** 🚨 Go behind the scenes of law enforcement!
📅 Community Academy begins Oct. 2
⚠️ Space is limited – apply by Sept. 19!
👉 sbsheriff.org
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Keep our schools safe. 📚👮♀️
#SeeSomethingSaySomething #BackToSchool
🚫 Don’t repost. ✅ Report it.
If you see suspicious content online, send it to law enforcement — not your feed.
Keep our schools safe. 📚👮♀️
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🚫📞 Don’t Fall for the Scam! 🚨
Scammers are calling community members demanding payment for “fines”, unpaid bills or to clear warrants. These calls are FAKE. The Sheriff’s Office will never ask for gift cards, wire transfers, or payments over the phone.
👉 If you get a suspicious call:
✔️ Hang up immediately
✔️ Don’t send money or give personal info
✔️ Call us directly at (805) 683-2724 to verify
Protect yourself & your loved ones. Share this with family, friends, and neighbors—especially seniors. 💙👵👴
#HangUpDontPay #StopScams #SBSheriff #SantaBarbaraSheriff
🚫📞 Don’t Fall for the Scam! 🚨
Scammers are calling community members demanding payment for “fines”, unpaid bills or to clear warrants. These calls are FAKE. The Sheriff’s Office will never ask for gift cards, wire transfers, or payments over the phone.
👉 If you get a suspicious call:
✔️ Hang up immediately
✔️ Don’t send money or give personal info
✔️ Call us directly at (805) 683-2724 to verify
Protect yourself & your loved ones. Share this with family, friends, and neighbors—especially seniors. 💙👵👴
#HangUpDontPay #StopScams #SBSheriff #SantaBarbaraSheriff
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🚁🐾 Yesterday, our @sbc_asu teamed up with the K-9 Unit and regional partners for some paws-on helicopter training! 💪🐕
Key training topics included:
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Load ✔️
Unload ✔️
Look majestic with ears flapping in the rotor wash ✔️🐶💨
#PawsInTheAir #SendTreatsNotTurbulence #SBSheriff
🚁🐾 Yesterday, our @sbc_asu teamed up with the K-9 Unit and regional partners for some paws-on helicopter training! 💪🐕
Key training topics included:
👮♂️➡️🐕➡️🚁
Load ✔️
Unload ✔️
Look majestic with ears flapping in the rotor wash ✔️🐶💨
#PawsInTheAir #SendTreatsNotTurbulence #SBSheriff
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📚✏️ Back to School with Big Hearts! 💙
Our amazing Custody Staff is all smiles as they donate school supplies for the Unity Shoppe Back to School Drive! 🙌🎒 This awesome effort was organized by our Quality of Work Life Committee, and we couldn’t be prouder of the generosity and team spirit shown by everyone involved.
Together, we’re helping local kids start the school year strong! 💪👧👦
#BackToSchool #SBSheriff #UnityShoppe #CommunityStrong #CustodyCares #QualityOfWorkLife #GivingBack #SchoolSupplyDrive #Teamwork 💼📓🖍️
📚✏️ Back to School with Big Hearts! 💙
Our amazing Custody Staff is all smiles as they donate school supplies for the Unity Shoppe Back to School Drive! 🙌🎒 This awesome effort was organized by our Quality of Work Life Committee, and we couldn’t be prouder of the generosity and team spirit shown by everyone involved.
Together, we’re helping local kids start the school year strong! 💪👧👦
#BackToSchool #SBSheriff #UnityShoppe #CommunityStrong #CustodyCares #QualityOfWorkLife #GivingBack #SchoolSupplyDrive #Teamwork 💼📓🖍️
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Join us in congratulating Chief Administrative Officer Gary Warkentin on his recent graduation from the Leadership Academy offered by the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness. 👏🏽🌟 The Leadership Academy is an intensive, competency-based curriculum that builds on the Management Academy and that prepares managers to respond to the complexities of the highly charged political environment of public service.
Join us in congratulating Chief Administrative Officer Gary Warkentin on his recent graduation from the Leadership Academy offered by the Centre for Organizational Effectiveness. 👏🏽🌟 The Leadership Academy is an intensive, competency-based curriculum that builds on the Management Academy and that prepares managers to respond to the complexities of the highly charged political environment of public service. ...