CountyofSB.org Megan’s Law History
In 1995, a convicted child molester was arrested for the murder and rape of 7 year-old Megan Kanka in a New Jersey suburb. The offender lived right across the street from the Kanka residence, however the Police Department was prohibited from disclosing the presence of this child molester because at the time the law did not allow the release of sex offender information to the public.
The law, dubbed “Megan’s Law,” was changed to permit the release of this information to the public. California’s version of Megan’s Law went into effect on September 25, 1996. This law was implemented to allow potential victims to protect themselves and allow parents to protect their children.
Below are links to the statewide Megan’s Law database and National Sex Offender database.
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A Santa Maria man, who was in custody prior to his release, passed away on September 17, 2024, while hospitalized. Read more here:
Notice of Custody Related Death – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
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When it comes to social media threats, report — don’t repost. Share information with law enforcement- don’t share in spreading fear. The Sheriff’s Office will investigate every threat to determine if it is credible and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of our schools.
When it comes to social media threats, report — don’t repost. Share information with law enforcement- don’t share in spreading fear. The Sheriff’s Office will investigate every threat to determine if it is credible and take appropriate action to ensure the safety of our schools.
It’s National Forensics Science Week! 👏🏼 Yesterday, our Forensic Services Bureau was honored at the @countyofsb Board of Supervisors meeting with a resolution recognizing their outstanding contributions to public safety and the pursuit of justice. 🧬📷👮🏽♀️
It’s National Forensics Science Week! 👏🏼 Yesterday, our Forensic Services Bureau was honored at the @countyofsb Board of Supervisors meeting with a resolution recognizing their outstanding contributions to public safety and the pursuit of justice. 🧬📷👮🏽♀️
Goleta: Mark your calendars for our upcoming Coffee with a Cop featuring Forensics and their Child ID kits! This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. Members of the Forensic Services Bureau will also be there offering child identification kits that include fingerprinting. This event coincides with National Forensic Sciences Week (September 15-21, 2024) that recognizes the contributions forensic science makes to the criminal justice system.
Goleta: Mark your calendars for our upcoming Coffee with a Cop featuring Forensics and their Child ID kits! This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. Members of the Forensic Services Bureau will also be there offering child identification kits that include fingerprinting. This event coincides with National Forensic Sciences Week (September 15-21, 2024) that recognizes the contributions forensic science makes to the criminal justice system.
Congratulations to Lieutenant Arnoldi for reaching 50 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office. 🌟This week, Lt. Arnoldi was presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Carbajal.
Sheriff Brown shared in honoring Lt. Arnoldi’s years of service and said “Working 50 years in any field is a remarkable accomplishment, but especially so in a law enforcement career. We at the Sheriff’s Office salute Lt. Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi for faithfully protecting and serving the people of Santa Barbara County as a Sheriff’s deputy, supervisor and manager for more than five decades.”
Congratulations to Lieutenant Arnoldi for reaching 50 years of service with the Sheriff’s Office. 🌟This week, Lt. Arnoldi was presented with a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from Congressman Carbajal.
Sheriff Brown shared in honoring Lt. Arnoldi’s years of service and said “Working 50 years in any field is a remarkable accomplishment, but especially so in a law enforcement career. We at the Sheriff’s Office salute Lt. Ugo “Butch” Arnoldi for faithfully protecting and serving the people of Santa Barbara County as a Sheriff’s deputy, supervisor and manager for more than five decades.”
Join us in congratulating our latest round of Custody Deputy academy graduates! 🌟 If you or anyone you know is interested in a rewarding career – visit SBSheriff.org to join our team!
Join us in congratulating our latest round of Custody Deputy academy graduates! 🌟 If you or anyone you know is interested in a rewarding career – visit SBSheriff.org to join our team!
@santamariasun readers voted Brice Bruening as Best Behind the Badge! 🌟 Join us in congratulating him on this recognition from the community! 🎉👏🏼
@santamariasun readers voted Brice Bruening as Best Behind the Badge! 🌟 Join us in congratulating him on this recognition from the community! 🎉👏🏼
Thank you to everyone who came out to our National Night Out event in Carpinteria last night! #nationalnightout
Thank you to everyone who came out to our National Night Out event in Carpinteria last night! #nationalnightout
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will host a National Night Out event in Carpinteria on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. National Night Out is a nationwide, annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, more caring place to live and work.
This block-party event will be in the 800-block of Linden Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Office staff including a K9 Unit, Custody Deputies and members of the Forensics Services Bureau will be there to mingle with the community. The Forensics team will be offering child identification kits that include fingerprinting. Carpinteria Fire, Carpinteria Public Works, and California State Parks will be joining us along with more being added each week.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office will host a National Night Out event in Carpinteria on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. National Night Out is a nationwide, annual community-building campaign that promotes strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods a safer, more caring place to live and work.
This block-party event will be in the 800-block of Linden Avenue from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sheriff’s Office staff including a K9 Unit, Custody Deputies and members of the Forensics Services Bureau will be there to mingle with the community. The Forensics team will be offering child identification kits that include fingerprinting. Carpinteria Fire, Carpinteria Public Works, and California State Parks will be joining us along with more being added each week.