CountyofSB.org The Sheriff’s Office has a convenient method for depositing funds on an inmate’s account. By using TouchPayOnline, deposits can be made by phone, online, or at a kiosk which is open and accessible 24 hours a day. (These are currently not available and will be installed very soon)
The kiosks are located at the Santa Barbara County Northern Branch Jail and Main Santa Barbara Jail facilities. The kiosks accept debit/credit and cash deposits. To place money on an inmate’s account by phone, call 866-232-1899. Individual’s name and ID number are required, use Site ID #293110. To make an on-line deposit, go to www.TouchPayOnline.com.
This service provides greater accessibility for friends and family members who have an incarcerated loved one to make deposits more conveniently, regardless of whether they can travel to the Main Jail at a specific time of day or not. Anywhere in the world, anytime of the day or night, they can send money to an inmate.
Now Available: www.icaregifts.com is the most comprehensive custom package program in the correctional industry. This is a program designed to allow family members and friends to send packages to inmates. If you have questions, our iCare Support Team is available from 8:00am – 9:00pm ET, 7 days a week. Please call (877) 615-3296 and have the following information available:
- Your name
- Your phone number
- Facility name
- iCare order number
- Date the iCare order was placed
Also available is a service to purchase Telephone and Tablet time with Telmate at www.gettingout.com or call at 866-516-0115. An easy, convenient way to show your loved one or friend that you care.
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Local law enforcement phone numbers:
Lompoc → 805-736-2341
Santa Maria → 805-928-3781
Santa Barbara → 805-882-8200
UCSB → 805-893-3446
Vandenberg SFB → 805-606-3911
Unincorporated / Sheriff → 805-683-2724
🚨 AT&T 911 OUTAGE – LOCAL 911 NUMBERS 🚨
If you're an AT&T wireless user in Santa Barbara County and need 911, call your local agency direct.
📱 TEXT 911 still works countywide. ❌ DO NOT test 911.
We’ll share updates from AT&T as they are shared with us.
🚨 AT&T 911 OUTAGE – LOCAL 911 NUMBERS 🚨
If you're an AT&T wireless user in Santa Barbara County and need 911, call your local agency direct.
📱 TEXT 911 still works countywide. ❌ DO NOT test 911.
We’ll share updates from AT&T as they are shared with us.
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🔈Audio on for a BOL from our Communications Dispatch Center 🎅🏼👀
🚨 Public Service Announcement: Text to 911 🚨
📍 Santa Barbara County, including UCSB properties
Call if you can. Text if you can’t.📱Dispatchers are available and ready to help 👩💻👨💻
A voice call is still the fastest and most effective ☎️
Text to 911 is essential for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired ♿
It is critical in dangerous situations where speaking out loud could put you at risk ⚠️
It can help during medical emergencies when you cannot speak 🏥
During major network disruptions, texts may go through even when calls fail 📶
📌 Tips for Using Text to 911:
Text your exact location so help can be sent quickly 📍
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
📲 Text to 911- Help is just a message away.
☕👮♂️ Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Orcutt!
The Sheriff`s Office is teaming up with Gina’s Piece of Cake for a relaxed, no-agenda meet-up on Saturday, December 20, from 9–11 a.m. Swing by, grab a free cup of drip coffee, and chat with the deputies who serve your community — 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.
📍 Gina’s Piece of Cake — 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
🕘 Saturday, Dec. 20 | 9–11 a.m.
🍵 Free drip coffee for attendees!
We hope to see you there! #CoffeeWithACop #Orcutt #SBSheriff
🎓✨ 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. 🚓
Programs like this help build a stronger, more connected community by opening doors, answering questions, and creating partnerships that last long after graduation. 🤝💛
We’re grateful for your time, curiosity, and commitment to understanding how your Sheriff’s Office serves you.
👏🎉 Great job, Class 25-2!
Today we celebrated four new deputies upon their graduation from the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy! 🎓💛 Big congratulations to Deputies Durnin, Pursifer, Weber, and Woolley — and an extra round of applause for Deputy Woolley, who received the Leadership Award! 👏⭐
🎓 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. We’re proud to have him on our team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll continue to make in our organization and community. 👏🚔
🎃👑 Three-peat CHAMPION! After taking home the pumpkin crown three years in a row, Jenn is officially retiring her paint brushes on top. 🏆🎨
This year’s winning entry? A perfectly painted Wednesday Addams—moody, iconic, and absolutely unbeatable. 🖤🕸️
Thank you, Jenn, for the creativity, the consistency, and the pumpkin legacy you leave behind. The patch won’t be the same without you… but we’ll try to carry on in spooky style. 🍂🧡
🎃 It’s time to pick your favorite pumpkin! Our team got creative for this year’s pumpkin decorating contest — now it’s your turn to decide the winner!
👇 Vote by commenting the number or name of your favorite pumpkin below.
🕛 Voting closes at noon on Halloween (October 31), and we’ll announce the winner that afternoon!
#PumpkinContest #HalloweenFun #sbsheriff
