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 Home About Us Resources Community Outreach Recruitment Links  Contact Us   Advanced Search Search Tips -- A Message From Sheriff Bill Gore Welcome to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Web site. I invite you to learn about the many services we provide, and hope you will join with us in making San Diego County the safest urban county in the nation. William D. Gore, Sheriff In This Together We hear you. We stand with you. We do not condone actions based on bias, prejudice, racism or hate. We are a county that is welcoming of people from all backgrounds. We will uphold your right to be heard while keeping our communities safe. Watch Sheriff Gore's Remarks • Who We Are (7/2/20) • Response to Community Concerns (UPDATED: 7/6/20) • A Glimpse Into Our Policies (6/10/20) • Use of Force Fact Sheet UPDATED (6/10/20) • Statement on Carotid Restraint (6/3/20) Prescription Drug Take Back Day Join the Sheriff's Department for the DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24th from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Drop off your expired, unused and unwanted medications at the following Sheriff's locations: Imperial Beach Sheriff's Substation 845 Imperial Beach Boulevard Poway Sheriff's Station 13100 Bowron Road San Marcos Sheriff's Station 182 Santar Place To download an event flyer, click here . For more information on our Prescription Drug Drop Boxes, click here . Night Out Against Crime is an annual crime prevention event for safer communities. This year, we are doing something different due to concerns over the COVID-19 Pandemic. Meet deputies who patrol your neighborhoods and receive a goody bag with details about our free safety programs. Some locations have giveaways for kids. Click on the flyers below for a drive-thru event near you: Alpine Imperial Beach Imperial Beach (Spanish) Lemon Grove Poway Rancho San Diego San Marcos Valley Center Vista Vista (Spanish) -- In recognition of Forensic Science Week, join the Sheriff's Department Regional Crime Laboratory for a 3-part virtual event series that explores the role of the Crime Lab. Register for this free event at the following link . -- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Click on the following links and resources to see how the Sheriff's Department is responding to COVID-19 in San Diego County Sheriff Gore Statements & News Releases • Statement on Enforcement of COVID-19 Public Health Orders (7/1/20) • Video: Temperature Checks at Sheriff's Facilities • Public Health Order Violations & Citations (10/22/20) • Enforcement of Public Health Orders Related to COVID-19 (10/10/20) • Golf Courses (4/13/20) • COVID-19 Response (4/9/20) • Positive Tests for COVID-19 (4/3/20) • Keep Following Public Health Orders (3/27/20) • Licensed Gun Stores (3/26/20) • Sheriff's Nurse Tests Positive for COVID-19 (3/26/20) • Public Gatherings (3/23/20) Sheriff Jail Facilities: COVID-19 Response • COVID-19 Testing at County Jails (7/2/20) • The Importance of 7-Day Quarantine When Booked Into County Jails (7/2/20) • COVID-19 Jail Update and Figures (10/19/20) • Statement on COVID-19 Testing in County Jails (5/21/20) • UPDATE: COVID-19 Measures in County Jails (4/24/20) • Video: COVID-19 Testing at County Jails • Video: Treating COVID-19 • Video: Keeping Jails Clean • Video: Protecting our Jails from COVID-19 • Video: Sewing Program Students Make Face Masks • Video: Zero Bail Order and San Diego County (4/15/20) • Preventing Coronavirus in Jails Video ( English | Spanish ) • Preventing Coronavirus In Jail - Video • Prevención De Coronavirus En La Cárcel - Video -- • County Jails and Coronavirus: What You Need To Know (4/9/20) • Las Colinas Visitation Information • Detention Services Bureau Response to Coronavirus (3/27/20) COVID-19 Resources • Sheriff's Department COVID-19 FAQ • Sheriff's Licensing and Registration (Limited Services) • Court Services (Reduced Services) • State of California COVID-19 Response • County of San Diego COVID-19 Response • 2-1-1 San Diego • Why Social Distancing Matters • Enforcement of Public Health Order UPDATED 3/19/20 -- • Protecting Our Communities Preventing Jail Suicides Click here to read how the Sheriff's Department has responded to recommendations made by a nationally regarded expert to help prevent suicides in San Diego County jails. For more information. Sheriff Gore Statement on Baton Rouge Shooting Our condolences to the Baton Rouge Police Department and East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office in Louisiana. Read Sheriff Gore's statement here. -- Sheriff Gore Statement on Dallas Shootings Our condolences to the Dallas Police Department and the DART Police Department. Read Sheriff Gore's statement here. -- Concealed Weapons (CCW) Decision Statement The San Diego County Sheriff's Department's response to Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals' decision in the case of Peruta v. County of San Diego. Statement » end scam alert-- Body Camera Video -- -- Assistant Sheriff Mike Barnett's remarks on body worn camera release policy. To watch the video, click here. -- Recent Photos Citizens' Academy The San Diego County Sheriff's Department, in partnership with the San Diego County District Attorney’s Office, is once again offering its popular Citizens’ Academy, a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal justice system and law enforcement. Click on the image to learn more about the Academy and application process. -- California Values Act (SB54) Read the Sheriff's Department's statement on SB54, which becomes law on January 1, 2018 -- Warrant & Jury Duty Scam -- If you get a call from someone claiming to be with the Sheriff's Department demanding money, HANG UP IMMEDIATELY! IT'S A SCAM! Click *here* for more information. www.sdsheriff.net/return to learn more.-- Video Scam Alert! Scammers are currently posing as members of the Sheriff’s Department calling people by phone demanding money to settle unpaid traffic tickets or missed jury service. We never make calls of this nature. Hang up immediately if you get such a call. News release » TV interview » “Take Me Home” Registry The Take Me Home Registry is a utility to provide important information to law enforcement officials who may come into contact with those having disabilities such as Autism, Dementia, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, deafness or any other Developmental Disabilities. More information & Registration » Sheriff’s Most Wanted The Sheriff’s Department asks for your help to locate individuals wanted for committing local crimes. Check back often for updates. Most Wanted Page » Cold Case Homicides The Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to solve several cold case homicides. Cold cases » Vacation Home Checks If you plan to be away from home, download and fill out the vacation check form and deliver it to your local station. sdsheriffwebmaster@sdsheriff.org -- Forms sent via email or mail will not be accepted. Vacation Check Form » Vacation Check Flyer » Home Security Tips » HART Team The Sheriff's Department is using a collaborative approach to help people experiencing homelessness in the unincorporated areas of the county. Click on the photo to watch a video about the Sheriff's Homeless Assistance Resource Team. To contact the HART Team, click here . Pet Parenting 101 - Oct. 28th » -- Most Recent News Releases See full list of news releases Website Community Survey -- Sheriff's Chaplains From food drives to counseling services after traumatic events to facilitating investigations with respect to cultural diversity, our Sheriff's Chaplains work with houses of worship in San Diego County to foster connections between deputies and those we serve. Watch this video to learn more about what these dedicated volunteers do for our department and communities. Sheriff's Crime Lab It's National Forensic Science Week. Here's a virtual tour of the Sheriff's Regional Crime La...