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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is acc

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for the upcoming Citizen’s Academy. The Citizen’s Academy is an engaging and informational behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement in Santa Barbara, hosted by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office. Participants will engage in various topics including the history of law enforcement, criminal law, patrol tactics, and de-escalation communication. They will also participate in hands-on learning such as firearms instruction and active shooter scenarios. This is a great opportunity for people who are interested in law enforcement to learn more about our agency and this rewarding career.

Participants must be 18 years of age or older. Applications must be received no later than Thursday, June 30, 2022.

Academy training sessions will be held on Monday nights, from 6:00-9:00 pm, beginning July 11, 2022, and continuing through August 22, 2022. You must be able to attend all sessions. There will be one Saturday morning session held on August 27, 2022, for a graduation and celebratory BBQ. Classes will be held at various locations throughout south county.

You can read more about the Citizen’s Academy and find the application form on the Sheriff’s Office website- SBSheriff.org.

This week, the Sheriff’s Office proudly carried

This week, the Sheriff’s Office proudly carried the torch 🔥 in the Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run through Santa Barbara County with our fellow law enforcement agencies. 🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏽‍♂️

The annual Law Enforcement Torch Run is the flagship awareness event of the year. Torches begin in each corner of the state and are carried, mile by mile, by law enforcement and public service professionals. Participants join together for the LETR Final Leg, where torches are carried to the Special Olympics Summer Games opening ceremonies.

#socal #specialolympics #torchrun #lawenforcement #runner #run #santabarbara #runnersofinstagram #countyofsb #sheriff #womeninlawenforcement @sosocal @sosc_santabarbara

Deputies Sandu and Ibarra visited Ellwood School t

Deputies Sandu and Ibarra visited Ellwood School today and talked about bicycle safety 🚲 and what to expect when you call 911 📲 They were presented with this sweet thank you note before they left. 🥰

Wishing you a safe Memorial Day, as we honor those

Wishing you a safe Memorial Day, as we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

#sbsheriff #memorialday #honorthefallen #respect #military #usaf #usmc #usnavy #usarmy #nationalguard #veteran #militaryfamily #america #lawenforcement #firstresponders #hero #santabarbara

Our Behavioral Sciences Unit hosted the 5th County

Our Behavioral Sciences Unit hosted the 5th County-wide Crisis Intervention Training Academy this week where officers and deputies learned about the intersection of mental health and the criminal justice system. 15 officers and 4 civilian staff from the Sheriffs Office, Probation, Santa Barbara Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Wellness participated in a dynamic week long class. Subject matter experts from local hospitals, county departments, advocacy organizations and more spent time discussing; de-escalation, recourses for persons in mental health or substance abuse crisis, PTSI and officer wellness, suicide intervention and prevention, and participated in panel discussions. We want to thank the Public Defenders Office, District Attorneys Office, NAMI, Probation, Superior Court, Youth Well, Tri-Counties Regional Center, Behavioral Wellness, Marian Hospital, and Echo Group Band of Brothers for providing time and resources to this incredibly important training.

#crisisinterventionteam #sbsheriff #deputy #sbso #BSU #BehavioralSciences #santabarbaracountysheriff #cop #santabarbara #lawenforcement #patrol #deputy #police #mentalhealthawareness

May 15-21 is #NationalPoliceWeek, that time of yea

May 15-21 is #NationalPoliceWeek, that time of year when Americans pause to say a collective thank you to the men and women who wear or carry the badge.

Sheriff Brown shared “Sometimes law enforcement service manifests itself in heroic acts of armed criminal intervention or difficult rescues from perilous situations. At other times lives are positively changed, enriched or saved through the sustained and dedicated efforts of law enforcement personnel. Whatever the time or situation, the men and women of American law enforcement stand ready to protect and serve others. No matter what your assignment or duty, you make a difference in the lives of others each and every day.”

He added “Friday is also Law Enforcement Memorial Day, when we pause to remember those who have laid down their lives in the service of others. That happened on the night of July 23, 1925, when Jailer George Downing was killed in the line of duty in an on-duty traffic accident. George Washington Downing is the only member of the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office known to have lost their life in the line of duty. We honor his memory during National Police Week.”

If you are interested in joining our team, click the link in our bio and apply today! 💻

#sbsheriff #deputy #sbso #santabarbaracountysheriff #careergoals #firstresponders #lawenforcement #cop #patrol

Happy Friday from the Sheriff’s Office Chaplains

Happy Friday from the Sheriff’s Office Chaplains. 😁

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Chaplains are ordained members of the clergy who donate their time and talents in partnership with the members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office in service to our communities. Our Chaplains foster relationships with staff members and the community by providing confidential, compassionate and caring support during both emergency and non-emergency situations that occur. They also have assisted first responders at natural and other disaster scenes under a unified command structure. You can read more about our Chaplain program on our website in the “About Us” section.

#chaplain #chaplaincy #sbsheriff #sbso #santabarbaracountysheriff #volunteer

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our hard working mo

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our hard working moms who work around the clock, to keep their families and our communities safe! 👮🏻‍♀️💕

#sbsheriff #mothersday #lawenforcement #sheriff #womeninlawenforcement #police #deputy #patrol #custody #dispatcher #aop #mom #mother #momma #ladycop #firstresponders

Our Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is tra

Our Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is trained to respond to critical incidents and disturbances throughout the jail. They are also responsible for high-risk inmate transportation and field booking for events like Deltopia, Fiesta and Halloween.

#sbsheriff #corrections #custody #deputy #lawenforcement #jail #specialops #specialoperations #SORT #joinsbsheriff #sheriff #teamwork #nationalcorrectionalofficersweek

Star Wars Day during Corrections Week- we underst

Star Wars Day during Corrections Week- we understood the assignment ✔️

#maytheforthbewithyou #maytheforcebewithyou #starwarsday #nationalcorrectionalofficersweek #correctionsweek #sbso #custodydeputy #SBSheriff #santabarbaracountysheriff #santabarbara #lawenforcement #corrections #custody #firstresponders

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