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Santa Barbara County Sheriffโs Office Welcomes New Employees and Recognizes Promotions, Including New Executive Leadership Appointments. Read more here:
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Per AT&T- outage has been resolved.
๐จ AT&T 911 OUTAGE โ LOCAL 911 NUMBERS ๐จ
If you're an AT&T wireless user in Santa Barbara County and need 911, call your local agency direct.
๐ฑ TEXT 911 still works countywide. โ DO NOT test 911.
Weโll share updates from AT&T as they are shared with us.
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Congratulations to the 12 members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriffโs Office who were officially promoted today ๐โญ
This ceremony recognized dedicated professionals from across the organization, including three key additions to the executive leadership team:
Undersheriff Brad Welch
Chief Deputy Kevin Huddle
Custody Chief Deputy Ryan Sullivan
Each brings decades of experience spanning patrol, investigations, custody operations, and executive commandโstrengthening the leadership of our agency at every level.
Also honored were newly promoted commanders, lieutenants, sergeants, and professional staff, whose leadership and commitment support our mission every day.
โThese promotions reflect the caliber of our people and the rigor of the process,โ said Sheriff Bill Brown. โThose who advance have earned the confidence of this organization.โ
As they step into their new roles, these leaders are charged with upholding the values behind the word SHERIFF:
Service โข Honor โข Ethics โข Respect โข Integrity โข Fairness โข Faithfulness โญ
๐Audio on for a BOL from our Communications Dispatch Center ๐ ๐ผ๐
๐จ Public Service Announcement: Text to 911 ๐จ
๐ Santa Barbara County, including UCSB properties
Call if you can. Text if you canโt.๐ฑDispatchers are available and ready to help ๐ฉโ๐ป๐จโ๐ป
A voice call is still the fastest and most effective โ๏ธ
Text to 911 is essential for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired โฟ
It is critical in dangerous situations where speaking out loud could put you at risk โ ๏ธ
It can help during medical emergencies when you cannot speak ๐ฅ
During major network disruptions, texts may go through even when calls fail ๐ถ
๐ Tips for Using Text to 911:
Text your exact location so help can be sent quickly ๐
Use clear, plain language
Avoid emojis, slang, or abbreviations in your text
Send a one-on-one message. Group texts do not reach 911
Text to 911 is for emergencies only
๐ฒ Text to 911- Help is just a message away.
โ๐ฎโโ๏ธ Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Orcutt!
The Sheriff`s Office is teaming up with Ginaโs Piece of Cake for a relaxed, no-agenda meet-up on Saturday, December 20, from 9โ11 a.m. Swing by, grab a free cup of drip coffee, and chat with the deputies who serve your community โ including Community Resource Deputy Shawn Banks.
These casual conversations help us stay connected, hear what matters to you, and build stronger relationships one cup at a time.
๐ Ginaโs Piece of Cake โ 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
๐ Saturday, Dec. 20 | 9โ11 a.m.
๐ต Free drip coffee for attendees!
We hope to see you there! #CoffeeWithACop #Orcutt #SBSheriff
๐โจ Congratulations to Community Academy Class 25-2!
Over the past several weeks, this incredible group learned about everything from investigations and patrol operations to custody, communications, and the many specialty units that keep our county safe. ๐
Programs like this help build a stronger, more connected community by opening doors, answering questions, and creating partnerships that last long after graduation. ๐ค๐
Weโre grateful for your time, curiosity, and commitment to understanding how your Sheriffโs Office serves you.
๐๐ Great job, Class 25-2!
Today we celebrated four new deputies upon their graduation from the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy! ๐๐ Big congratulations to Deputies Durnin, Pursifer, Weber, and Woolley โ and an extra round of applause for Deputy Woolley, who received the Leadership Award! ๐โญ
๐ Congratulations to Sergeant Jeff DeOrnellas on graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute! This milestone reflects his dedication to growth, service, and leading by example. Weโre proud to have him on our team and look forward to the positive impact heโll continue to make in our organization and community. ๐๐
๐๐ Three-peat CHAMPION! After taking home the pumpkin crown three years in a row, Jenn is officially retiring her paint brushes on top. ๐๐จ
This yearโs winning entry? A perfectly painted Wednesday Addamsโmoody, iconic, and absolutely unbeatable. ๐ค๐ธ๏ธ
Thank you, Jenn, for the creativity, the consistency, and the pumpkin legacy you leave behind. The patch wonโt be the same without youโฆ but weโll try to carry on in spooky style. ๐๐งก
