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The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Financial Services Division, headed by the Sheriff’s Chief Financial Officer, Hope Vasquez, is comprised of three units of operation: Business Office, Systems & Technology and Special Services.
The Business Office handles all finance operations of the Sheriff’s Office, supporting the accounting, financial reporting, grant reporting, purchasing, and accounts payable and receivable. The Business Office services also include internal audits, research, analysis, fee calculations, and Federal and/or State reports, as well as budget preparation, monitoring and adjustments.
The Systems & Technology Unit (S&T) provides technical and computing support for the entire Sheriff’s Office. S&T includes two teams: Computer Systems Specialist (CSS’s) and Systems Engineers (SE’s) which are led by the Sheriff’s IT Manager.
Our CSS technicians manage a helpdesk line and maintain desktop workstation hardware and software, networked printing devices, smartphones, mobile data and in-car video systems, and other various devices spread throughout the Santa Barbara County.
Our SE’s support the department’s Business and Computer Aided Dispatch server infrastructure. Constructing, configuring and managing this architecture using the latest technologies.
The Special Services Unit provides a centralized supply warehouse for the Sheriff’s Office. Special Services ensures that all Sheriff’s Office members have everything they need to perform their jobs including: uniforms, specialty emergency equipment, office supplies, and forms. Special Services also coordinates the maintenance of the Sheriff’s fleet of vehicles, janitorial services, as well as shipping, receiving, mail processing, and procurement.
These units are committed to the efficiency and safety of the County of Santa Barbara’s Sheriff Office employees and community
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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/
Man Cited for Trespassing After Jumping Fence Into Jail Perimeter While Eluding ICE. Read more here: https://www.sbsheriff.org/man-cited-for-trespassing-after-jumping-fence-into-jail-perimeter-while-eluding-ice/
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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.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join Deputy Morrell, the new Community Resource Deputy assigned to Isla Vista, and Lieutenant Schmidt for coffee on Thursday, March 19, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee – 6560 Pardall Rd.
This informal event provides an opportunity for residents, students, and local business owners to meet with Deputy Morrell and Lieutenant Schmidt, ask questions, share concerns, and learn more about public safety efforts in Isla Vista. Deputy Morrell and Lieutenant Schmidt will also answer questions related to Deltopia and the revised noise ordinance.
