The Sheriff's Office continued the Resident Deputy Program in 2019. This program was revitalized in 2015 by Sheriff D’Agostini; staffing Resident Deputies in the regions of North County, South County and Pollock Pines/Crystal Basin. The goal of the Resident Deputy Program is to establish a bond between the residents of the community and the deputy residing in the area. Resident Deputies still conduct uniformed patrols and investigate criminal activity as patrol deputies. Additionally, Resident Deputies work with local businesses, schools, home owners and community groups to help facilitate community functions, meetings, neighborhood watch groups, safety fairs and training.
Resident Deputies are in touch with their local community trends, criminal activity and areas that may require a focused law enforcement presence. Resident Deputies also partner with other local agencies to provide services to their communities. The greatest attribute a Resident Deputy can offer is to be there when the community needs them; someone familiar that the community knows and trusts to give a high level of service.
In 2019, Resident Deputies attended in excess of 60 community meetings and participated in over 20 community events such as National Drug Takeback, Community Health Fairs, Red Ribbon Week, Christmas Parades, Toys for Tots “Toys from the Trunk” event and delivered numerous meals and schools supplies to children and families in need. Resident Deputies also completed multiple criminal search warrants, assisted detectives with several large scale investigations and self-initiated specialized, targeted enforcement projects to focus on specific crimes in their communities.
Resident Deputy Program
Public Information Officer
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The Public Information Officer (PIO) is the main point of contact with the media and the public.
The PIO responds to major incidents to distribute
accurate and timely information. The PIO also
monitors and maintains the social media
accounts for the Sheriff’s Office and manages
all information released to the public regarding
cases and current conditions in the county. It is
especially useful in times such as road closures
during intense weather conditions, evacuation
orders during wildfires and updates during
police activity.
During 2019, the Sheriff’s Office utilized
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube to
release information and communicate with the
community. With the assistance of talented staff
within the Sheriff's Office, we are also
continuing to provide enhanced photography
and video content, a more modern approach to
releasing information.
In 2019 the Sheriff's Office officially released it's
own cell phone app which is available for both
Apple and Android devices. The app is a great
way to stay connected with social media content,
press releases and other important
information. The app can also be used to submit
tips, file a complaint and even commend an
employee.
Our social media platforms continue to grow.
We have reached over 51,000 followers on
Facebook and over 10,000 on Instagram. If you
are not following, what are you waiting for?! Join
us on your favorite social media platform.