Direct Contact Units
The Media Relations Unit does not speak for the following operational unit. News media representatives should contact these units directly.
Homicide (858) 974-2321 
Child Abuse (858) 974-2310
Sex Crimes (858) 974-2316
Elder Abuse - Financial Crimes (858) 974-2322
Cause of Death Determinations
In the County of San Diego, the Medical Examiner’s Office is the agency that rules on the manner or cause of certain deaths.
To contact the M.E.’s Office and request copies of autopsy reports, click here.
The Public Affairs/Media Relations office is the
liaison between the Office of the Sheriff, the media and the
public. The Public Affairs/Media Relations office receives
thousands of calls and requests annually for interviews, feature
articles, television show participation, statistical information
and community event participation. The office interacts daily
with television, radio and print media to ensure the most up to
date and reliable information is released to the public.
STAFFING AND CONTACT INFORMATION:
Ms. Jan Caldwell
Public Affairs Director
858-974-2052
jan.caldwell@sdsheriff.org
Ms. Melissa Aquino
Media Relations Officer
858-974-2253
melissa.aquino@sdsheriff.org
Ms. Susan Jankola
Office Administrator
858-974-2259
susan.jankola@sdsheriff.org
ADDRESS AND OFFICE HOURS:
San Diego County Sheriff’s Department
Public Affairs/Media Relations
9621 Ridgehaven Ct.
San Diego, CA 92123
The office is open Monday-Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Credentialed media on deadline may call the Sheriff’s
Communication Center Media Line after hours at 858-565-5555.
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