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The mission of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Special Operations Response Team (SORT) is to provide safety, security, control and order for Custody Operations in incidents of critical or high-risk nature. SORT collectively trains once a month on the core components of their mission. The purpose of the Santa Barbara County SORT Team is to provide an organized, structured, response to critical incidents that are beyond the normal capabilities of Custody Deputies to include but are not limited to any of the following events:
1. Riots
2. Jail Disturbances
3. Inmate Strikes
4. Natural Disasters
5. Courthouse Security for “High-Profile” Prisoners
6. High Risk Prisoner Transportation
7. Mass Movements during Emergencies
8. Field Booking Team
9. Special Cell Searches
10. Visitor and Jail Perimeter Searches
The Team is comprised of Custody Deputies, Senior Custody Deputies and Custody Sergeants with a range of primary duties, but can respond to critical jail incidents to maintain the safety and security within the facility or the County.
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Wednesday, October 9th is National Walk and Roll to school day! The Sheriff's Office is sharing safety tips for drivers and pedestrians - read more here:
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Sheriff’s detectives are sharing additional information about a custody-related death that occurred on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Read more here:
Update to Custody-Related Death – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
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Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
Yesterday, the Board of Supervisors honored the five individuals who courageously intervened in the bombing attack at the Santa Maria Courthouse on September 25, 2024. District Attorney Investigator Wayne Flick, Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Nelson, Security Guard Steve Neil, California Highway Patrol Officer Brian Hanrahan, and Santa Maria Police Officer Erik Hesch each demonstrated remarkable bravery and dedication to public safety, undoubtedly saving countless lives. 👏
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️👮🏽♀️ Thank you to everyone who came out to Coffee with a Cop yesterday! We really enjoy these chances to connect with the public and appreciate folks who took time out of their morning to stop by for a chat.
Special thanks to Marketplace McDonalds for hosting and providing coffee! 🌟
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
☕️Join us! We are excited to invite the community to Coffee with a Cop at the Camino Real Marketplace McDonald’s (6900 Marketplace).
🗓️The event will take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
🍔McDonald’s will be providing free McCafe Coffees for attendees and the Sheriff’s Office will provide deputies who are looking forward to connect with the public!
Coffee with a Cop is a community outreach program designed to provide a relaxed environment for residents to engage with local law enforcement. This event offers an opportunity for open dialogue, building relationships, and addressing any concerns community members may have. The event is open to all members of the community, and there is no cost to attend. We encourage residents to come and meet their local law enforcement officers and enjoy a cup of coffee with us.
Big day for K9 Obi! It’s his second day on patrol AND his second birthday!!! 🎂 We got him the perfect gift for a K9 👮🏽♂️🐾 - doggy donuts! 🍩 Join us in wishing him a Happy Two’s Day. ✌🏼
Big day for K9 Obi! It’s his second day on patrol AND his second birthday!!! 🎂 We got him the perfect gift for a K9 👮🏽♂️🐾 - doggy donuts! 🍩 Join us in wishing him a Happy Two’s Day. ✌🏼
High five 🖐️ to everyone who came out to our Child ID and Coffee with a Cop event this weekend. Our Forensics team had a great time meeting you all!! ☕️👮🏽♂️
High five 🖐️ to everyone who came out to our Child ID and Coffee with a Cop event this weekend. Our Forensics team had a great time meeting you all!! ☕️👮🏽♂️
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.