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Preparation is Everything
Training of a Deputy Sheriff or Custody Deputy does not stop with graduation from an academy. The Sheriff’s Training Bureau is dedicated to the on-going training of our deputies to not only keep up with mandated standards but to ensure they are prepared for whatever scenarios come their way.
Training for newly hired Sheriff’s and Custody Deputies is the responsibility of the Sheriff’s Training Bureau, who are responsible for the administration and tracking of all mandated Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission (POST) and Board of Corrections Standards & Training for Corrections (STC). The Sheriff’s Office collaborates with Allan Hancock College to provide the Law Enforcement and Custody Core Academies at their state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Complex.
P.O.S.T. (Peace Officers Standards and Training) is a State agency which ensures compliance by all California law enforcement agencies with continuous professional training of all deputies or officers. P.O.S.T. requires 24 hours of training every two years. Most agencies, including ours, exceed that requirement.
Custody Deputy Driving:
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Our department requires that all Deputy Sheriff and Custody Deputy classifications also participate in a shooting qualification each quarter. In addition, any deputy who serves on a special team such as the Mounted Unit, Bomb Squad, Special Enforcement Team, or Special Operational Response Team may train up to an additional 16 hours every month.
The Training Bureau continuously offers 25 to 30 specialized courses on a continuing basis in subjects as diverse as Communications, Conflict Resolution, Animal Cruelty Investigations, Using Computers, and the Psychology of Survival. Deputies may attend any of these classes voluntarily to keep up with changing issues in society.
Standards and Training for Corrections (STC) is a monitoring organization similar to P.O.S.T. which mandates a minimum of 24 hours of training each year for Custody Deputies. The Training Bureau provides mandated and custody specific training for everyone in this job classification as well as many career enhancement classes.
Contact Information:
Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office Training Bureau
4434 Calle Real
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Phone: (805) 692-5750
Email: trainingbureau@sbsheriff.org
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office has been recognized by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services as a 2026 Honoree for Outstanding Contributions to Gun Violence Prevention. Read more here:
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The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is reporting the death of a 79-year-old Santa Maria man who remained in Sheriff’s Office custody while receiving medical care outside of the Northern Branch Jail. Read more here:
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☕👮 Coffee with a Cop is coming back to Goleta!
Join us for National Coffee with a Cop Day and spend the morning getting to know the deputies who serve the Goleta community. No speeches, no presentations—just coffee and conversation. Ask questions, share what’s on your mind, or simply stop by and say hello.
📅 Wednesday, October 7
⏰ 9–11 a.m.
📍 Marketplace McDonald’s
6900 Camino Real Marketplace Dr., Goleta
☕ Free McCafé coffee, courtesy of McDonald’s!
We hope to see you there!
#CoffeeWithACop #NationalCoffeeWithACopDay #Goleta #GoletaPolice #SBSheriff #CommunityPolicing
Great weekend at Los Alamos Old Days! 🤠
Our Sheriff’s Office team had a great time joining the parade and seeing so many families, friends and neighbors lining the streets of Los Alamos. From our historic patrol car to ATVs and the BearCat, we enjoyed sharing a little bit of Sheriff’s Office history—and some of the equipment our teams use today.
Thank you to the Los Alamos community for the waves, smiles and warm welcome. We’re always grateful for the opportunity to be part of the communities we serve. 💚⭐
Small but mighty. 🔬🧬🔎
This National Forensic Science Week, we’re celebrating the small team that does some seriously detailed work behind the scenes.
From late-night callouts and long hours processing evidence to meticulous work in the lab, our Forensics Team brings professionalism, expertise and dedication to every scene. And when you spend that many hours working side-by-side, coworkers have a way of becoming friends.
Thank you to our Forensics Team for the skill, patience and teamwork you bring to the Sheriff’s Office every day — and every night the phone rings. 💚
#NationalForensicScienceWeek #ForensicScience #Forensics #SBSheriff #Teamwork
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! ☕🚒⭐️
