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🐾 Meet Pepsi, a 1-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix who brought smiles to the County Jail today! Thanks to our partnership with Animal Services, pets like Pepsi offer moments of calm and connection for those in our custody. He’s as sweet as his name and ready for a forever home!

As National Records & Support Personnel Week wraps up, we want to thank our Records team for the essential work they do every day. Much of it happens behind the scenes, but it makes a huge impact across our county. We appreciate you—this week and every week.

Proud of our recruits at Allan Hancock College’s Law Enforcement Academy. Just weeks from graduation and becoming deputies. Keep pushing — you’re almost there. #FutureDeputies #LawEnforcementAcademy #SLOSheriff

In 1980, two little kindergarten girls, Teresa Flores and Martha Mezo went missing from San Miguel in broad daylight. Now, almost 50 years later, the podcast "Crime Junkie" is revisiting the unsolved murders case. Last month, podcast producers interviewed Sheriff's Cold Case…

We were honored today to celebrate the official welcome of three new members to our Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol (SAVP) team! We held a graduation and light luncheon where staff, current volunteers, and family gathered to recognize our newest volunteers and officially…

Today our K9 Unit was honored to attend Salute to Our Heroes in Paso Robles, celebrating veterans and first responders. Deputy Leon with K9 Blesk and Correctional Deputy Cowan with K9 Tide enjoyed connecting with the community and checking out Betsy’s Biscuit Bomber, a World War…

The Sheriff's Office has issued a press release regarding a tobacco sting. During Halloween week, members of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with the County’s Tobacco Control Program, conducted minor decoy operations across unincorporated areas of the…

The Sheriff's Office has issued a press release regarding a burglary in Nipomo and Templeton. On 11-4-2025, at approximately 4:40 AM, the Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary in progress of a pharmacy, in the 600 block of W. Tefft Street, in Nipomo. While Deputies were…

Today Sheriff Ian Parkinson and members of the Sheriff’s Office attended the Board of Supervisors meeting, where staff received a resolution proclaiming November 10–16, 2025, as National Records & Support Personnel Week. We’re grateful every day for the dedicated team members…

Today in Heritage Ranch a 16-year-old pup named Jagger found himself in a dangerous situation. He was stuck in the mud at Lake Nacimiento and coyotes were trying to get to him. Fortunately, a deputy on patrol was in the right place at the right time. With quick thinking and help…

We had a great time at Cops ‘N Kids Field Day today! 🚓👮 Thanks to California Central Coast Cops 'N Kids for putting on such a fantastic community event. It was great getting to connect with everyone who stopped by each of our booths! #CopsAndKids #Community #SLOSheriff

Happy Halloween! Whether you’re fighting evil, hunting candy, or just vibing with your squad, stay safe, have fun, and remember: not all heroes wear capes… some wear tactical harnesses and purple braids. 🐾💜 Stay golden out there, SLO County, and have a fang-tastic Halloween…

Congratulations to Citizen Academy Class #40! Last night, we celebrated another incredible group of community members who completed our 10-week Sheriff’s Citizen Academy! Throughout the program, participants got a behind-the-scenes look at the Sheriff’s Office, from processing…

🚨 COPS ‘N KIDS Field Day is almost here! Grab the family and come join us this Sunday, November 2nd 11 AM - 3 PM for a day packed with fun, games, and cool stuff to check out! 🚓🐾🚁 You’ll get to meet our amazing staff, see our units up close, and learn what it’s like to be…

🐾 Meet Spike, a 3-year-old Australian Kelpie & German Shepherd mix who brought joy to the County Jail this week. Through our partnership with San Luis Obispo County Division of Animal Services, pets like Spike get to meet new friends while giving those in our custody moments of…

Today we held a General Assembly to celebrate our new and promoted staff! Among those welcomed were a Correctional Technician, a Legal Clerk, and four new Correctional Deputies. Promotions included a Correctional Deputy, two new Deputy Sheriffs, and a Senior Correctional Deputy.…

The Sheriff's Office has issued a press release regarding a narcotics investigation. In May of 2025, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit served several search warrants relating to a three-month investigation of the sales and distribution of illegal…

The Sheriff's Office has issued a press release: Traffic Stop Leads to Discovery of Firearms, Narcotics, and Explosive Device On 10-17-25 at approximately 3:00 AM, Sheriff’s Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 600 block of Mesa View Drive in Arroyo Grande. During the stop,…

Join us in honoring Correctional Sergeant Matt Soenksen, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Matt’s career has been defined by his leadership, integrity, and compassion — qualities that have earned him deep respect…

Join us in honoring Correctional Sergeant Matt Soenksen, who is retiring after 27 years of dedicated service to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office. Matt’s career has been defined by his leadership, integrity, and compassion — qualities that have earned him deep respect…