The South County Operations Division is under the management of Commander Garrett TeSlaa and maintains three primary patrol stations each which are commanded by a Sheriff’s Lieutenant.

The areas include the Coastal Station in the City of Carpinteria, the Goleta Station located at Sheriff’s Headquarters, and the Isla Vista Foot Patrol Station located in Isla Vista adjacent to the campus of the University of California. A satellite office is located at the Camino Real Marketplace in Goleta. The division is responsible for the geographic area from the Ventura/Santa Barbara county line to the Gaviota tunnel and from the Channel Islands to include the Santa Ynez Mountain range.
Due to response times, the South County Operations Division includes the Santa Ynez River Recreational area of the Los Padres National Forest. This division also has jurisdiction over Channel Islands National Park consisting of San Miguel, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, and Anacapa Islands. Also located within the South County Operations Division are two of our four contract cities, Carpinteria and Goleta. These two incorporated cities contract with the Sheriff’s Office for law enforcement services rather than having their own police departments. The cities have contracted for law enforcement services that best meet their individual needs. Both cities have contracted for general law enforcement, investigative services, the City of Goleta has a School Resource Deputy and has augmented traffic safety contracting for a traffic unit consisting of four motorcycle officers; while the City of Carpinteria had augmented it’s services with a City Resource Deputy. The lieutenants responsible for the cities of Carpinteria and Goleta, respectively, also serve as the Chief of Police Services for their city.
Avoid. Deny. Defend.— Surviving an Active Shooter Event
SBSO X Feed
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month. Read more here:
October is National Pedestrian Safety Month – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Proud to Protect and Serve Santa Barbara County The men and women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ...
www.sbsheriff.org
Sheriff’s Office Invites Community to Upcoming Faith & Blue Events. Read more here:
Sheriff’s Office Invites Community to Upcoming Faith & Blue Events – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's...
Proud to Protect and Serve Santa Barbara County The men and women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ...
www.sbsheriff.org
SBSO Instagram Feed
💙🤝 Join us for Faith & Blue this October! These gatherings bring neighbors and deputies together for conversation, connection, and community.
📍 South County
Santa Barbara Community Church
1002 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara
📅 Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
📍 North County
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
4725 S. Bradley Rd, Orcutt
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
☕ Free coffee & light refreshments provided.
All are welcome—come build trust, break down barriers, and strengthen community together!
#FaithAndBlue #CommunityStrong #SBSheriff
💙🤝 Join us for Faith & Blue this October! These gatherings bring neighbors and deputies together for conversation, connection, and community.
📍 South County
Santa Barbara Community Church
1002 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara
📅 Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
📍 North County
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
4725 S. Bradley Rd, Orcutt
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
☕ Free coffee & light refreshments provided.
All are welcome—come build trust, break down barriers, and strengthen community together!
#FaithAndBlue #CommunityStrong #SBSheriff
...
🚓 Week 1 of the Community Academy is off to a strong start! Participants dove into the History of the Sheriff’s Office and got an overview from Sheriff Bill Brown himself. ✅ The evening wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Northern Branch Jail—an eye-opening experience into daily operations.
Stay tuned for more highlights from the coming weeks! #SBSheriff #CommunityAcademy #BehindTheBadge
🚓 Week 1 of the Community Academy is off to a strong start! Participants dove into the History of the Sheriff’s Office and got an overview from Sheriff Bill Brown himself. ✅ The evening wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Northern Branch Jail—an eye-opening experience into daily operations.
Stay tuned for more highlights from the coming weeks! #SBSheriff #CommunityAcademy #BehindTheBadge
...
🔬✨ 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
...
👮♂️☕ 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
...
**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
...
🚫 Don’t repost. ✅ Report it.
If you see suspicious content online, send it to law enforcement — not your feed.
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. 📚👮♀️
#SeeSomethingSaySomething #BackToSchool
...
🚫📞 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
...
🚁🐾 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
🚁🐾 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
...