CountyofSB.org 
Latest news
-
Sheriff’s Office Hosts Coffee with a Cop in Orcutt
Wednesday 12/10/2025
Orcutt, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 9:00am – 11:00 a.m. at Gina’s Piece of Cake, 205 East Clark Avenue in Orcutt. This informal gathering gives residents an opportunity to meet with deputies, ask questions, share…
-
Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly
Tuesday 12/09/2025
National “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Enforcement Campaign The holiday season can be dangerous for people on the roads. In December 2023 alone, 1,038 people were killed in the U.S. in alcohol-impaired-driving crashes, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of…
-
Thursday 11/13/2025
The Goleta Police Department was awarded a $120,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help reduce the number of serious injuries and deaths on our roads. “This funding will strengthen our commitment to public safety in our community,” Sergeant Noel Rivas…
-
Updated Information in Search for Missing At-Risk Child, Surveillance Video Shared
Thursday 11/06/2025
Lompoc, Calif. – Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s detectives are releasing additional information in the ongoing search for missing at-risk 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard, including a portion of the surveillance video from October 7, 2025, and updated investigative details indicating that Melodee’s mother, Ashlee Buzzard, may have changed her appearance during travel. Detectives are now sharing a…
-
Thursday 11/06/2025
Town Hall Scheduled for November 12 to Gather Community Input Isla Vista, Calif. – The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office is sharing information about a proposed change to the County’s Outdoor Festival Ordinance that would establish a temporary 72-hour ban on amplified music during the weekend of Deltopia. Currently, the ordinance prohibits amplified music from…
SBSO X Feed
☕👮♂️ Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Orcutt!
📍 Gina’s Piece of Cake — 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
🕘 Saturday, Dec. 20 | 9–11 a.m.
🍵 Free drip coffee for attendees!
We hope to see you there! #CoffeeWithACop #Orcutt #SBSheriff
The Goleta Police Department wants to remind the public of the dangers of driving impaired and to celebrate the holiday season responsibly by not driving under the influence. Read more here:
Celebrate the Holiday Season Responsibly – Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office
Proud to Protect and Serve Santa Barbara County The men and women of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office ...
www.sbsheriff.org
SBSO Instagram Feed
☕👮♂️ Join us for Coffee with a Cop in Orcutt!
The Sheriff`s Office is teaming up with Gina’s Piece of Cake for a relaxed, no-agenda meet-up on Saturday, December 20, from 9–11 a.m. Swing by, grab a free cup of drip coffee, and chat with the deputies who serve your community — including Community Resource Deputy Shawn Banks.
These casual conversations help us stay connected, hear what matters to you, and build stronger relationships one cup at a time.
📍 Gina’s Piece of Cake — 205 E. Clark Ave., Orcutt
🕘 Saturday, Dec. 20 | 9–11 a.m.
🍵 Free drip coffee for attendees!
We hope to see you there! #CoffeeWithACop #Orcutt #SBSheriff
🎓✨ Congratulations to Community Academy Class 25-2!
Over the past several weeks, this incredible group learned about everything from investigations and patrol operations to custody, communications, and the many specialty units that keep our county safe. 🚓
Programs like this help build a stronger, more connected community by opening doors, answering questions, and creating partnerships that last long after graduation. 🤝💛
We’re grateful for your time, curiosity, and commitment to understanding how your Sheriff’s Office serves you.
👏🎉 Great job, Class 25-2!
Today we celebrated four new deputies upon their graduation from the Allan Hancock College Law Enforcement Academy! 🎓💛 Big congratulations to Deputies Durnin, Pursifer, Weber, and Woolley — and an extra round of applause for Deputy Woolley, who received the Leadership Award! 👏⭐
🎓 Congratulations to Sergeant Jeff DeOrnellas on graduating from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute! This milestone reflects his dedication to growth, service, and leading by example. We’re proud to have him on our team and look forward to the positive impact he’ll continue to make in our organization and community. 👏🚔
🎃👑 Three-peat CHAMPION! After taking home the pumpkin crown three years in a row, Jenn is officially retiring her paint brushes on top. 🏆🎨
This year’s winning entry? A perfectly painted Wednesday Addams—moody, iconic, and absolutely unbeatable. 🖤🕸️
Thank you, Jenn, for the creativity, the consistency, and the pumpkin legacy you leave behind. The patch won’t be the same without you… but we’ll try to carry on in spooky style. 🍂🧡
🎃 It’s time to pick your favorite pumpkin! Our team got creative for this year’s pumpkin decorating contest — now it’s your turn to decide the winner!
👇 Vote by commenting the number or name of your favorite pumpkin below.
🕛 Voting closes at noon on Halloween (October 31), and we’ll announce the winner that afternoon!
#PumpkinContest #HalloweenFun #sbsheriff
🎃👻 Our Community Resource Deputies and Sheriff’s Explorers had a spooktacular time this weekend in Orcutt! 🚓🍬
We loved seeing all the creative costumes, handing out candy, and connecting with families in such a fun and festive way. 🧡
#Orcutt #SBSO #SheriffsExplorers #SBSheriff
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office invites community members to join deputies for Coffee with a Cop on Thursday, October 16, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Kozy Coffee, 6560 Pardall Road in Isla Vista. ☕️👮🏽♀️
