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Welcome to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office website where you can learn more about your world-class Sheriff’s Office. Every day more than 600 employees and more than 150 volunteers provide essential public safety services in a wide variety of disciplines including front line law enforcement, custody, protection in our courts, aviation, investigations and administrative support.
The dedicated men and women who perform these roles are members of one dedicated team that has been, as our motto says, “Keeping the Peace Since 1850.”
It is my privilege and honor to serve as your Sheriff. On behalf of all the members of this agency, I want to thank the people of Santa Barbara County for your ongoing support.
Respectfully,
BILL BROWN
Sheriff-Coroner
Santa Barbara County
Click here for Sheriff Brown’s Bio
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Sheriff’s Office Invites Community to Upcoming Faith & Blue Events. Read more here:
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💙🤝 Join us for Faith & Blue this October! These gatherings bring neighbors and deputies together for conversation, connection, and community.
📍 South County
Santa Barbara Community Church
1002 Cieneguitas Rd, Santa Barbara
📅 Friday, Oct. 10, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
📍 North County
Lutheran Church of Our Savior
4725 S. Bradley Rd, Orcutt
📅 Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025 | 🕘 9–11 AM
☕ Free coffee & light refreshments provided.
All are welcome—come build trust, break down barriers, and strengthen community together!
#FaithAndBlue #CommunityStrong #SBSheriff
🚓 Week 1 of the Community Academy is off to a strong start! Participants dove into the History of the Sheriff’s Office and got an overview from Sheriff Bill Brown himself. ✅ The evening wrapped up with a behind-the-scenes walkthrough of the Northern Branch Jail—an eye-opening experience into daily operations.
Stay tuned for more highlights from the coming weeks! #SBSheriff #CommunityAcademy #BehindTheBadge
🔬✨ Happy National Forensic Science Week! ✨🔬
This week, our talented Forensics Team was out in the community inspiring the next generation of scientists and investigators. 🧪👩🔬👨🔬 They visited three local schools to share what it’s like to turn curiosity into a career and how their work helps keep Santa Barbara County safe.
💡 From fingerprints to DNA, our forensic experts show students that science can solve mysteries and change lives.
#NationalForensicScienceWeek #Forensics #SBSheriff #Community
👮♂️☕ Join us for Coffee with a Cop on Tuesday, October 7 from 8–10 a.m. at McDonald’s, 146 S. Fairview Ave. in Goleta.
Enjoy free McCafé coffee thanks to McDonald’s while you chat with our deputies in a casual setting. No agenda—just good coffee and conversation.
We hope to see you there!
#CoffeeWithACop #Goleta #Community
**Update - this class is full! There will be future classes that we will share here ** 🚨 Go behind the scenes of law enforcement!
📅 Community Academy begins Oct. 2
⚠️ Space is limited – apply by Sept. 19!
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If you see suspicious content online, send it to law enforcement — not your feed.
Keep our schools safe. 📚👮♀️
#SeeSomethingSaySomething #BackToSchool
🚫📞 Don’t Fall for the Scam! 🚨
Scammers are calling community members demanding payment for “fines”, unpaid bills or to clear warrants. These calls are FAKE. The Sheriff’s Office will never ask for gift cards, wire transfers, or payments over the phone.
👉 If you get a suspicious call:
✔️ Hang up immediately
✔️ Don’t send money or give personal info
✔️ Call us directly at (805) 683-2724 to verify
Protect yourself & your loved ones. Share this with family, friends, and neighbors—especially seniors. 💙👵👴
#HangUpDontPay #StopScams #SBSheriff #SantaBarbaraSheriff
🚁🐾 Yesterday, our @sbc_asu teamed up with the K-9 Unit and regional partners for some paws-on helicopter training! 💪🐕
Key training topics included:
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Load ✔️
Unload ✔️
Look majestic with ears flapping in the rotor wash ✔️🐶💨
#PawsInTheAir #SendTreatsNotTurbulence #SBSheriff
