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 Officer
858-974-2052
jan.caldwell@sdsheriff.org

Ms. Susan Knauss
Office Administrator
858-974-2259
susan.knauss@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.