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Star & Shield Magazine

April 2018

Custody Assistants Make It Happen — Even in the Face  of Resistance

Custody Assistants Make It Happen — Even in the Face of Resistance

Many of you have strong opinions, great hearts, tremendous professionalism and good ideas. The Department tends to neglect the contributions of custody assistants (CAs) in the jails and our stations. There is an expectation that no matter the workload or obstacle, the job will get done. Read More

Saluting a Security Officer  for a Lifetime of Service

Saluting a Security Officer for a Lifetime of Service

One of the benefits of working for the largest Sheriff’s Department in the world is the amount of people you get to meet and work with over the course of a career. I think you’ll agree that some colleagues simply have a positive impact wherever they go. Read More

The Names of More Fallen Heroes Set to Be Etched Into Memorial Wall

The Names of More Fallen Heroes Set to Be Etched Into Memorial Wall

As I began to write this article on Saturday morning, March 10, 2018, I learned the tragic news that California had its first peace officer killed in the line of duty in 2018. Read More

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