County of Santa Barbara
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA
Accountability, Customer-Focus, Efficiency
  • Home
  • County Government
  • For Residents
  • For Businesses
  • Resources
  • How Do I
Santa Barbara County
Sheriff's Office
county of Santa Barbara CountyofSB.org Quick Access »
Menu
  • Home
    • Who Is In Custody
    • File an Online Report!!
    • Pay a Parking Ticket
    • Emergency Notifications
    • Cold Cases
    • Megan’s Law
    • Close
  • About Us
        • About Us
        • Sheriff’s Message
        • Mission & Guiding Principles
        • Policies and Procedures
        • Department History
        • Honor Guard
        • Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse
        • Community Outreach
            • Chaplain Program
            • Community Resource Deputy Program
            • Community Academy
            • Crime Prevention
            • Deputy Pen Pal
            • Nextdoor
            • Coffee With a Cop
            • Thank a Cop
            • Explorer Program
            • Volunteer Program
            • Project Lifesaver
            • Safe Medicine Disposal
            • D.A.R.E Program
            • Project Deputy Dog
    • Close
  • Command and Divisions
        • Office of the Sheriff
          • Sheriff Bill Brown
          • Undersheriff
          • Coroner’s Bureau
          • Public Information Officer
          • Professional Standards Unit
        • Support Services
          • Operations Support Division
            • Human Resources Bureau
            • Air Support Unit
            • Training Bureau
            • Public Safety Dispatch
          • Financial Services Division
        • Custody Operations
          • Jail Facilities
            • Jail Information
          • South County Custody Operations Division
            • Special Operations Response Team (SORT)
          • North County Custody Operations Division
            • Inmate Mail & Books
            • Inmate Property
            • Visit an Inmate
            • Inmate Deposit System
          • Custody Support Division
            • Classification
            • Sheriff’s Programs Unit
            • Alternative Sentencing Bureau
          • Custody Jail Data
        • Law Enforcement Operations
            • North County Operations Division
              • Santa Maria Station
              • Lompoc Station
              • Buellton Station
              • Solvang Station
              • New Cuyama Valley Station
              • Chumash Reservation Tribal Office
            • South County Operations Division
              • Goleta Valley Bureau & City of Goleta
              • Coastal Bureau & City of Carpinteria
              • Isla Vista Foot Patrol
            • Flock Portal
            • Criminal Investigations Division
              • Special Investigations Bureau
              • Criminal Investigations Bureau
              • Most Wanted
            • Judicial Services Bureau
              • Civil Unit
              • Courts Unit
              • Records Bureau
            • Forensics Bureau
            • Property & Evidence
            • Special Units
              • Special Enforcement Team (SET)
              • Bomb Squad
              • Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT)
              • Mounted Unit
              • Dive Team
              • Search & Rescue
              • K-9
              • Behavioral Sciences Unit
              • Cannabis Compliance Team
    • Close
  • How Do I…
        • Online Services
            • File an Online Report!!
            • Find out About Important Safety Tips
            • Make an Anonymous Tip
            • Schedule a Live Scan (Fingerprint) Appointment
            • Pay a Parking Ticket
            • Sign up to Receive Emergency Notifications
            • Sign up for Nextdoor
            • Report Possible Human Trafficking
            • File a Complaint
            • Thank a Cop or Sheriff’s Employee
            • Become a Sheriff’s Volunteer
            • Sign up to be in the Community Academy
            • Apply to be a Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team Member
            • Dispose of Unwanted Medicine Safely
            • Sign up for Project Lifesaver
            • Support and/or Become a Sheriff’s Benevolent Posse Member
            • Watch the Sheriff’s Roundup
            • Connect with the Sheriff’s Office on Social Media
        • Get Inmate Information
          • Who Is In Custody
          • Deposit Money on an Inmate’s Account
          • Write to an Inmate
          • Visit an Inmate
          • Inmate Property
        • Request A …
          • Copy of a Report
          • CCW
          • Victim/Witness Services
        • Apply for a Job with SBSO
            • See our Current Job Openings
    • Close
  • Join Us!
        • Careers – Become A Star
        • Application Process
        • Preparation
        • Veterans in Law Enforcement
        • Women in Law Enforcement
        • FAQ
        • Apply Now- Join Our Team
            • Sheriff’s Deputy Trainee
            • Deputy Sheriff’s Lateral Transfer
            • Custody Deputy
            • Emergency Dispatch Center Careers
    • Close
  • News
    • Public Information Officer
    • News Releases
    • Sheriff’s Roundup
    • Social Media
    • Crime Statistics
    • Sheriff’s Most Wanted Felony Warrants
    • Close
  • Contact
Breaking News
Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Providing Methamphetamine to a Minorread more

SB Sheriff SWAP Form

Sheriff SWAP form

Step 1 of 7

14%
Thank you for your interest in the Santa Barbara Sheriffs Office Electronic Monitoring I Sheriff's Work Alternative Programs. The court does not guarantee acceptance into these programs, Sheriff's Office personnel determine program eligibility. If you don't speak English, you must bring an interpreter (18 years or older) to your interview and if you are accepted, the nterpreter must accompany you through the booking process.
You must reside in the Tri-Counties (San Luis Obispo County, Santa Barbara County, or Ventura County) while participating in the program. If you reside outside the Tri-Counties, . your application will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Participants may work outside of the Tri-Counties area, but must return daily to an address within the Tri-Counties unless supervisor approval has been received.
Please follow the instructions below. You must complete this application completely in blue or black ink.
You must turn in the following documents with this application:
  • Valid government photograph identification
  • Proof of residency (current address on valid government ID OR an item of mail addressed to the applicant which lists the address of residence, such as a utility bill or government correspondence OR a copy of a lease/rental agreement signed by the property owner OR proof of property ownership).
  • Original copies of all court paperwork detailing sentence requirements for applicant.
  • This includes probation terms and conditions.

Failure to provide any of these documents may result in program disqualification.

Office Use Only

Clear Signature

Date

07/14/2026
Name(Required)
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Address(Required)
Mailing Address
Select if your mailing address is different than your physical address
Mailing Address(Required)
Married Status(Required)
Employer's Address(Required)
Work Site Address
Select this to enter in a Work Site Address that is different from your Employer's Address entered above.
Work Site Address(Required)
Are you on Probation ( formal or informal )?(Required)
Are you on Parole?(Required)
Military(Required)
Is your license suspended/revoked?(Required)
Restricted(Required)
Car/Motorcycle(Required)
Do you have any medical/mental health conditions?(Required)
Are you currently taking any prescription medications?(Required)

ACCEPTANCE TO THE ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAMS IS NOT A GUARANTEE

Office Use Only

MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Case Information

1/2 Time     1/3 Time     Sentence Credits

MM slash DD slash YYYY
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Placement
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Please check the appropriate box for each question

1. Are you willing and physically able to perform manual labor?(Required)
2. Do you have any injuries now?(Required)
3. Do you have any medical condition which would prevent you from performing manual labor?(Required)
4. Have you ever been advised to have a surgical operation which has not been performed, or are you considering any elective surgery?(Required)
5. Are you currently under treatment by a doctor?(Required)
6. Have you ever been diagnosed as having a mental disorder?(Required)
7. Do you take any prescription medication at this time?(Required)
8. Do you currently have any cases pending in any criminal court?(Required)
9. Have you ever been arrested for any offenses related to violence; sexual misconduct; arson; child molestation; escape; drug usage, possession and/or sales; failure to appear for SWAP?(Required)
10. FEMALES ONLY: Are you pregnant or have you recently delivered or miscarried?(Required)
I understand that incomplete, inaccurate, or falsified information above may be grounds for disqualification from the Alternative Sentencing Program.(Required)
Clear Signature

Electronic Monitoring and Sheriff's Work Alternative Program (SWAP) Rules

Initials
Initials
Initials
Initials
Initials
Initials
Initials

SWAP Specific Rules

Initials
Initials
I Agree(Required)

Electronic Monitoring Specific Rules

Initials
Initials
I Agree(Required)
Initials
Initials
Initials
Initials
Initials
I have read, or had read to me, and have received a copy of the above program and equipment requirements and conditions. I fully understand what is expected of me and the possible consequences of any failure to comply with any of the above rules. I agree to release the Santa Barbara Sheriff's Office and the Santa Barbara County Probation Department; its personnel; the device vendor; monitoring center; SWAP work site, and its personnel from any liability associated with my participation in the program. I further understand that failure to follow program guidelines may result in additional monitoring and restrictions or my immediate return to custody without warrant or court order to serve the balance of my sentence.(Required)
Enter in your full name
Clear Signature
Clear Signature

Interview

Were you using drugs or under the influence when arrested for you current offense?(Required)
Have you ever been in formal treatment for drugs such as counseling, outpatient, inpatient, residential?(Required)
Do you think you would benefit from getting treatment for drugs?(Required)

Think of your school experiences when you were growing up.

Did you complete your high school diploma or GED?(Required)
What was your usual grades in high school?(Required)
Were you ever suspended or expelled from school?(Required)
Did you fail or repeat a grade level?(Required)

Please think if your past experiences, job experiences, and financial situation.

Do you have a job?(Required)
Do you currently have a skill, trade or profession at which you usually find work?(Required)
Can you verify your employment or school (if attending)?(Required)
How much have you worked or been enrolled in school in the last 12 months?(Required)
Right now, do you feel you need more training in a new job or career skill?(Required)
Right now, if you were to get (or have) a good job how much would you rate your chance of being successful?(Required)
How hard is it to find a job ABOVE minimum wage compared to others?(Required)
Drop files here or
Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
    Drop files here or
    Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.
      Current address on valid government ID OR an item of mail addressed to the applicant which lists the address of residence, such as a utility bill or government correspondence OR a copy of a lease/rental agreement signed by the property owner OR proof of property ownership
      Drop files here or
      Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 20 MB.

        • Sheriff's Roundup

          • Who Is In Custody
          • File an Online Report!!
          • Pay a Parking Ticket
          • Emergency Notifications
          • Cold Cases
          • Megan’s Law
                  • Public Information Officer
                  • News Releases
                  • Sheriff’s Roundup
                  • Social Media
                  • Crime Statistics
                  • Sheriff’s Most Wanted Felony Warrants
                • Contact

                Avoid. Deny. Defend — Surviving an Active Shooter Event.

                SBSO X Feed

                SB Sheriff's Office Follow 4,648 17,054

                Official Twitter account for Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office https://t.co/rtXUY2I1YG

                sbsheriff
                sbsheriff avatar SB Sheriff's Office @sbsheriff ·
                9 Jul 2075284908894024015

                Northern Branch Jail Earns National Accreditation for Correctional Health Care. Read more here:

                Image for twitter card

                Northern Branch Jail Earns National Accreditation for Correctional Health Care – Santa Barbara...

                Proud to Protect and Serve Santa Barbara County The men and women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ...

                www.sbsheriff.org
                Reply on Twitter 2075284908894024015 Retweet on Twitter 2075284908894024015 0 Like on Twitter 2075284908894024015 1 Twitter 2075284908894024015
                sbsheriff avatar SB Sheriff's Office @sbsheriff ·
                8 Jul 2074907627092635828

                Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Providing Methamphetamine to a Minor. Read more here:

                Image for twitter card

                Santa Barbara Man Arrested for Providing Methamphetamine to a Minor – Santa Barbara County Sherif...

                Proud to Protect and Serve Santa Barbara County The men and women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ...

                www.sbsheriff.org
                Reply on Twitter 2074907627092635828 Retweet on Twitter 2074907627092635828 0 Like on Twitter 2074907627092635828 2 Twitter 2074907627092635828
                Load More
                Emergency: 911
                Non-Emergency: 805-683-2724

                SBSO Instagram Feed

                ☕ 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! ☕🚒⭐️

                42 5
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 17891809719564446
                ☕ 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! ☕🚒⭐️

                ☕ 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! ☕🚒⭐️                 ...

                42 5

                When life gives you lemons… call for backup. 🍋🚓

                Our deputies made a sweet stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand while out on patrol. Summer is in full swing, and we love seeing kids out creating memories, meeting neighbors, and sharing a little kindness one cup at a time.

                345 5
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 18121921987703693
                When life gives you lemons… call for backup. 🍋🚓 Our deputies made a sweet stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand while out on patrol. Summer is in full swing, and we love seeing kids out creating memories, meeting neighbors, and sharing a little kindness one cup at a time.

                When life gives you lemons… call for backup. 🍋🚓

                Our deputies made a sweet stop at a neighborhood lemonade stand while out on patrol. Summer is in full swing, and we love seeing kids out creating memories, meeting neighbors, and sharing a little kindness one cup at a time.                 ...

                345 5

                📞 What really happens after you call the Sheriff’s Office ?

                In this edition of Sheriff’s Mini Roundup, From Ring to Response, we take you behind the scenes to show how a call for service is created, prioritized, and dispatched to deputies. It’s a quick look at the people and technology working together to get help where it’s needed.

                Watch now and see what happens between the ring of the phone and the arrival of a deputy.

                131 4
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 18070628900700883
                📞 What really happens after you call the Sheriff’s Office ? In this edition of Sheriff’s Mini Roundup, From Ring to Response, we take you behind the scenes to show how a call for service is created, prioritized, and dispatched to deputies. It’s a quick look at the people and technology working together to get help where it’s needed. Watch now and see what happens between the ring of the phone and the arrival of a deputy.

                📞 What really happens after you call the Sheriff’s Office ?

                In this edition of Sheriff’s Mini Roundup, From Ring to Response, we take you behind the scenes to show how a call for service is created, prioritized, and dispatched to deputies. It’s a quick look at the people and technology working together to get help where it’s needed.

                Watch now and see what happens between the ring of the phone and the arrival of a deputy.                 ...

                131 4

                ⚽️ The Code 3 Cup is underway at the Santa Maria YMCA!

                Come cheer on your local law enforcement—we’ll be here until 3 p.m. enjoying some friendly competition for a great cause.

                SBSO has two teams and both are off to a great start!!🏆

                Stop by, say hi, and catch the action!

                460 4
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 17888094711579931
                ⚽️ The Code 3 Cup is underway at the Santa Maria YMCA! Come cheer on your local law enforcement—we’ll be here until 3 p.m. enjoying some friendly competition for a great cause. SBSO has two teams and both are off to a great start!!🏆 Stop by, say hi, and catch the action!

                ⚽️ The Code 3 Cup is underway at the Santa Maria YMCA!

                Come cheer on your local law enforcement—we’ll be here until 3 p.m. enjoying some friendly competition for a great cause.

                SBSO has two teams and both are off to a great start!!🏆

                Stop by, say hi, and catch the action!                 ...

                460 4

                🎓 Congratulations to our newest Custody Deputies!
                Please join us in welcoming seven graduates of the Allan Hancock College CORE Academy to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office family. These recruits have put in the hard work, dedication, and long hours to reach this milestone, and we’re excited to see them begin their careers serving our community.
                One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many members of the SBSO family come out to celebrate, cheer them on, and officially welcome them to the team. That support speaks volumes about the culture of this organization.
                Congratulations, graduates—we’re proud to have you with us. 💚🖤👏

                316 6
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 17864106180635909
                🎓 Congratulations to our newest Custody Deputies! Please join us in welcoming seven graduates of the Allan Hancock College CORE Academy to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office family. These recruits have put in the hard work, dedication, and long hours to reach this milestone, and we’re excited to see them begin their careers serving our community. One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many members of the SBSO family come out to celebrate, cheer them on, and officially welcome them to the team. That support speaks volumes about the culture of this organization. Congratulations, graduates—we’re proud to have you with us. 💚🖤👏

                🎓 Congratulations to our newest Custody Deputies!
                Please join us in welcoming seven graduates of the Allan Hancock College CORE Academy to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office family. These recruits have put in the hard work, dedication, and long hours to reach this milestone, and we’re excited to see them begin their careers serving our community.
                One of the best parts of the day was seeing so many members of the SBSO family come out to celebrate, cheer them on, and officially welcome them to the team. That support speaks volumes about the culture of this organization.
                Congratulations, graduates—we’re proud to have you with us. 💚🖤👏                 ...

                316 6

                ✂️ Ribbon cut. Partnership launched.

                The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was proud to celebrate the grand opening of our new Montecito Office at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This innovative public-private partnership creates a closer operational presence in the community, helping improve responsiveness while strengthening relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.
                Thank you to our community partners and everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting. We look forward to serving Montecito from this new location for years to come.

                173 5
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 17941899399243620
                ✂️ Ribbon cut. Partnership launched. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was proud to celebrate the grand opening of our new Montecito Office at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This innovative public-private partnership creates a closer operational presence in the community, helping improve responsiveness while strengthening relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors. Thank you to our community partners and everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting. We look forward to serving Montecito from this new location for years to come.

                ✂️ Ribbon cut. Partnership launched.

                The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office was proud to celebrate the grand opening of our new Montecito Office at Rosewood Miramar Beach. This innovative public-private partnership creates a closer operational presence in the community, helping improve responsiveness while strengthening relationships with residents, businesses, and visitors.
                Thank you to our community partners and everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting. We look forward to serving Montecito from this new location for years to come.                 ...

                173 5

                🎓 Congratulations to our eight newest academy graduates! 👏
                After months of hard work, determination, and dedication, these recruits have successfully completed the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy and are one step closer to serving our community. 💚⭐
                We were proud to have so many members of the SBSO family there to celebrate this important milestone and welcome them to the team. 🤝
                Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, and best of luck as you begin the next chapter of your law enforcement careers! 🚔

                513 11
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 17971443837111748
                🎓 Congratulations to our eight newest academy graduates! 👏 After months of hard work, determination, and dedication, these recruits have successfully completed the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy and are one step closer to serving our community. 💚⭐ We were proud to have so many members of the SBSO family there to celebrate this important milestone and welcome them to the team. 🤝 Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, and best of luck as you begin the next chapter of your law enforcement careers! 🚔

                🎓 Congratulations to our eight newest academy graduates! 👏
                After months of hard work, determination, and dedication, these recruits have successfully completed the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy and are one step closer to serving our community. 💚⭐
                We were proud to have so many members of the SBSO family there to celebrate this important milestone and welcome them to the team. 🤝
                Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, and best of luck as you begin the next chapter of your law enforcement careers! 🚔                 ...

                513 11

                Sheriff Bill Brown was honored to recognize Noah Moctezuma Cortez for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America.
                As a member of Troop 87 in Orcutt, Noah demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and dedication through years of hard work and commitment. For his Eagle Scout service project, Noah refurbished the kindergarten playground at Patterson Road Elementary School, creating a lasting benefit for local students and the community.
                Congratulations, Noah, on this remarkable accomplishment and for embodying the values of service, leadership, and community involvement. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors.
                #EagleScout #ScoutingAmerica #Orcutt #CommunityService Leadership

                121 4
                Open post by santabarbaracountysheriff with ID 17939575344441257
                Sheriff Bill Brown was honored to recognize Noah Moctezuma Cortez for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America. As a member of Troop 87 in Orcutt, Noah demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and dedication through years of hard work and commitment. For his Eagle Scout service project, Noah refurbished the kindergarten playground at Patterson Road Elementary School, creating a lasting benefit for local students and the community. Congratulations, Noah, on this remarkable accomplishment and for embodying the values of service, leadership, and community involvement. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors. #EagleScout #ScoutingAmerica #Orcutt #CommunityService Leadership

                Sheriff Bill Brown was honored to recognize Noah Moctezuma Cortez for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting America.
                As a member of Troop 87 in Orcutt, Noah demonstrated outstanding leadership, service, and dedication through years of hard work and commitment. For his Eagle Scout service project, Noah refurbished the kindergarten playground at Patterson Road Elementary School, creating a lasting benefit for local students and the community.
                Congratulations, Noah, on this remarkable accomplishment and for embodying the values of service, leadership, and community involvement. We wish you continued success in all your future endeavors.
                #EagleScout #ScoutingAmerica #Orcutt #CommunityService Leadership                 ...

                121 4
                Follow on Instagram
                • About Us
                • //
                • Join SBSO
                • //
                • Community Outreach
                • //
                • Emergency Notifications
                • //
                • News and Press
                • //
                • Inmate Information
                • //
                • Contact
                • //
                • Accessibility Statement
                © 2026 Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. | Created by NDIC | Contact Webmaster
                Translate »