VIDEO: A New System For County Jails
Oct. 28, 2014 | 6:56 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Using a collaborative approach, the County’s Realignment plan is working well to manage thousands of offenders who previously were the state’s responsibility.
Public Safety
Public Defender Volunteer Inspired to Make it a Career
Oct. 21, 2014 | 12:56 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Public Defender’s Office honored investigative intern Paula Zanahuria-Santana for her contributions to their department.
VIDEO: Operation: Ricochet
Oct. 15, 2014 | 5:23 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
County Probation, the DEA and other groups targeted prescription drug abusers and heroin users in a raid, hitting North County, South Bay, East County and Central parts of the County.
Walking in Honor of Deputy Killed by Drunk Driver
Oct. 14, 2014 | 1:35 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Karen Li’s life changed forever the night she found out her fiance, Sheriff’s Deputy Ken Collier, had been killed on duty while pursuing a drunk driver. Read how she keeps his memory alive.
Juvenile Hall Educator Named Teacher of the Year
Oct. 13, 2014 | 12:08 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Sara Matthews, a science teacher at Juvenile Hall, was among five educators named 2014-15 San Diego County Teachers of the Year. Read about her teaching philosophy and what she considers success.
Regional Registry Can Help Dementia Patients Get Home
Oct. 10, 2014 | 3:06 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
If you know someone with dementia who wanders, register them for the Take Me Home program to give law enforcement critical information immediately.
Countdown on to ShakeOut Drill
Oct. 8, 2014 | 11:07 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Learn what to do in the event of an earthquake to protect yourself and your family. Join the statewide drill to test your skills.