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


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Simon the Safety Bloodhound

Visit Simon to learn about youth safety including the “Don’t Run Around, Stay Found” program. Be sure to check out Simon’s fun activities and safety videos.
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Cold Case Homicides

The Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help to solve several cold case homicides.

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Vacation Home Checks

If you plan to be away from home, you can request free vacation checks of your home by completing a request form and delivering it to your local station.
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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.
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Most Recent News Releases

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Distracted Driving Awareness

As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month continues, Lt. J.T. Faulkner is interviewed about distracted driving and the Start Smart program.

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Start Smart Program

The Start Smart Program is an opportunity for new drivers and their parents/guardians to clearly understand their responsibilities when a teen starts to drive. Taught by trained law enforcement personnel, it creates awareness of possible consequences, both financial and physical, of distracted or impaired driving, and provides applicable information about collision prevention.
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This website is taken offline for maintenance each Thursday morning at 6:45 a.m. The site is normally restored within 15 minutes.

Who’s in Jail?

Look up persons currently incarcerated in San Diego County Jails. A minimum of 2 letters are required for the first and last name.

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