Coffee and Conversation
As a way for the public to get to know local law enforcement better and ask questions in a casual atmosphere, the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office holds “Coffee with a Cop” events periodically at coffee shops throughout Santa Barbara County. The gatherings are a great way for citizens to grab a cup of coffee and chat with one of several Sheriff’s deputies that serve their community. There is no agenda, no guest speaker and no power point presentation, just coffee and conversation.
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Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative that aims to advance the practice of community policing by opening communication and fostering a greater understanding between citizens and police. The idea is to provide residents with an informal setting to meet deputies that work in their neighborhoods and talk about their concerns. The goal is break down barriers, build lasting relationships and familiarize the public with people who are there to protect and serve them.
The Coffee with a Cop program was started in 2011 by the Hawthorne Police Department. Since then, more than 2,000 law enforcement agencies have participated in the community outreach program. The Sheriff’s Office has been holding “Coffee with a Cop” events at various locations in the county since 2013.
To find out when and where we are holding our next “Coffee with a Cop” event and for other Sheriff’s Office events, please sign up to receive our Nixle alerts and follow us on our social media platforms. We will also post upcoming Coffee with a Cop events right here on our website.
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(continuar)• Area al este de la Carretera 154, al norte de Armour Ranch/Secretariate St, al oeste de Alisos Rd, y al sur del area de Woodstock.
• Area al este de Figueroa Mountain Rd, al norte de la Carretera 154, al oeste de Calzada Ave/W Oak Trail Rd y al sur de Woodstock Rd.
ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACION emitida para las siguientes areas debido Incendio Lake.
• Area al este y al norte de Alisos Rd (carretera esta en forma de la letra L), al oeste de Cachuma Creek y al sur de la entrada del Servicio Forestal en Happy Canyon Road.
ADVERTENCIA DE EVACUACION emitida para las siguientes areas debido Incendio Lake.
• Area al este y al norte de Alisos Rd (carretera esta en forma de la letra L), al oeste de Cachuma Creek y al sur de la entrada del Servicio Forestal en Happy Canyon Road.
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PLEASE WATCH: Train Safety PSA 🛤️
↔️ Always look both ways. Trains can come from any direction, at any time.
🚧 Only cross railroad tracks at a designated crossing. Designated crossings are marked by a sign, lights or a gate.
🚦If lights are flashing or the gate is down at a railroad crossing, wait for the train to pass completely and the gate to go back up before crossing. It is never okay to try and beat the train.
🚶🏽♀️Don’t be tempted to walk on or along the tracks. Trains are at least three feet wider than the tracks on either side.
🚆A train can take up to a mile to stop. By the time the locomotive engineer sees someone or something on the tracks ahead; it is too late to stop.
PLEASE WATCH: Train Safety PSA 🛤️
↔️ Always look both ways. Trains can come from any direction, at any time.
🚧 Only cross railroad tracks at a designated crossing. Designated crossings are marked by a sign, lights or a gate.
🚦If lights are flashing or the gate is down at a railroad crossing, wait for the train to pass completely and the gate to go back up before crossing. It is never okay to try and beat the train.
🚶🏽♀️Don’t be tempted to walk on or along the tracks. Trains are at least three feet wider than the tracks on either side.
🚆A train can take up to a mile to stop. By the time the locomotive engineer sees someone or something on the tracks ahead; it is too late to stop.
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Deputies joined Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church for a Safety Town demonstration yesterday. We had a great time sharing safety info with all the kiddos! ☀️🏘️🚓
Deputies joined Santa Ynez Valley Presbyterian Church for a Safety Town demonstration yesterday. We had a great time sharing safety info with all the kiddos! ☀️🏘️🚓 ...
It’s graduation season 👨🏼🎓 and we want to congratulate our recent Custody and Law Enforcement academy graduates. 🎉 They will go from graduation straight into the work they studied and trained for 🌟🚔
It’s graduation season 👨🏼🎓 and we want to congratulate our recent Custody and Law Enforcement academy graduates. 🎉 They will go from graduation straight into the work they studied and trained for 🌟🚔 ...
🏃🏻♀️Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run 🚓 Thank you to everyone who cheered us on and to our runners who proudly carried the torch in support of @sosc_santabarbara 🌟
🏃🏻♀️Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run 🚓 Thank you to everyone who cheered us on and to our runners who proudly carried the torch in support of @sosc_santabarbara 🌟 ...
Check out this “Mini Roundup” 🎥 highlighting the Solar Training Program at the Northern Branch Jail ☀️
You can catch the full length Sheriff’s Roundup on our YouTube 📺 channel @SantaBarbaraCountySheriff
Check out this “Mini Roundup” 🎥 highlighting the Solar Training Program at the Northern Branch Jail ☀️
You can catch the full length Sheriff’s Roundup on our YouTube 📺 channel @SantaBarbaraCountySheriff
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On Thursday May 09, 2024, the City of Buellton proclaimed May 15, 2024 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12-18, 2024, as National Police Week. The City noted that, “Law Enforcement officers throughout the state and nation risk their lives on a daily basis to maintain peace within the community and protect the lives and property of our citizens. The members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department and local CHP officers provide a vital public service, safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the City of Buellton.”
On Thursday May 09, 2024, the City of Buellton proclaimed May 15, 2024 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and May 12-18, 2024, as National Police Week. The City noted that, “Law Enforcement officers throughout the state and nation risk their lives on a daily basis to maintain peace within the community and protect the lives and property of our citizens. The members of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Department and local CHP officers provide a vital public service, safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the citizens of the City of Buellton.” ...