Class 187 Graduation
New Deputies & Officers
Christmas came early this year to 25 men and women of Basic Academy Class 187 who were sworn as Deputy Sheriffs and Police Officers on Tuesday by Sheriff Sandra Hutchens.
Lt. Jeff Bardzik said the accomplishment of the graduates was impressive.
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Santa on Fireboat
Make A Wish Foundation
Santa was aboard the Department vessel to pay a surprise visit to 215 seriously ill youngsters taking a harbor cruise courtesy of the “Make a Wish” Foundation.
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RSM Sobriety Checkpoint
Over the Limit, Under Arrest
In the space of a little more than five hours, five suspects were arrested for DUI, six vehicles were towed and six other people arrested, four for unlicensed driver and two for possession of marijuana.
It is the kickoff of the “Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign geared to deter holiday revelers from driving on the highways while drunk.
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Operation Santa Claus
OCSD Employees Donate Gifts
More than 6,000 gifts were collected from Department employees this week and they were shipped off to Orange County's Operation Santa Claus. The annual campaign is aimed at helping youngsters and the needy.
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Mission/Core Values
Creation Was Team Effort
On September 12th, bureau commanders and managers, both sworn and professional, were asked for assistance in producing the Mission Statement and Core Values for the Sheriff’s Department. They were requested to have their supervisors solicit suggestions from line staff on what they believed should be included in the Mission Statement and Core Values for the Department. The volume of suggestions offered was extraordinary.
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