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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Holiday Watch 2013
The Sheriff’s Department is stepping up efforts to make sure your holiday season is safe. Please check some of
the things we are doing in your community.
Download Complete Holiday Watch Schedule
- Encinitas Dec. 13th 1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Target Store 1010 N. El Camino Real (Sheriff’s SKYWATCH) - Ramona Dec. 14th 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
KMart, Albertsons, Stater Brothers (Horseback patrols) - Santee Dec. 18th 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Wal-Mart 13487 Camino Canada El Cajon (Sheriff’s SKYWATCH & Crime Prevention) - Vista Dec. 20th 2:00 p.m. - Midnight
Krikorian Theaters 25 Main St. Vista (Crime Prevention & Start Smart crash car)
Holiday Safety
The Sheriff’s Department wants you to have a safe and enjoyable holiday season. The following resources are offered to help you avoid being
the victim of holiday-related crime.
Cyber Monday shopping tips »
Holiday safety tips »
Vacation Home Checks
If you plan to be away from home this holiday season, you can request free vacation checks of your home by completing a request form and delivering it to your local station.
Vacation Check Form »
Home Security Tips »
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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Wanted Page »
Social Host Ordinances
Learn more about the Social Host
ordinances, and your responsibility when hosting social gatherings where alcohol is served.
Social Host page »
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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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Crime Stoppers
Do you have information concerning a crime? Contact Crime Stoppers today to possibly earn up to $1,000 in reward money.
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Correspondence is not monitored in real time. To report criminal or suspicious activity, call our Communications Center at 858-565-5200.
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