The mission of the Office of Sheriff is to meet the mandates prescribed by California law, provide responsive, innovative and efficient public safety; while working in partnership with the community and our allied agencies.

In partnership with the public, we serve to protect the public by the suppression and prevention of crime, and the reduction of criminal recidivism; and,

Perform all mandates of the Office of Sheriff as provided in the U.S. Constitution, California Constitution, and laws of the State of California, including upholding federal laws, and the investigation and enforcement of violations of state laws and local ordinances in a fair and reasonable manner; and,

Serve our superior courts by providing court security, service of civil process, and execution of lawful orders of the court; and, maintain the county jails and prisoners committed therein pursuant to state guidelines, regulations and as prescribed by law in a fair and humane manner; and, perform Coroner-Public Administrator functions pursuant to law.