The story of the Sheriff’s Office has a natural beginning. It started when San Luis Obispo County began in 1850. And every year a new chapter is written.

This year, the Board unanimously decided to rebrand the Annual Installation Dinner as the “Annual Membership Meeting,” signaling a shift in focus from celebrating the organization to highlighting its members.

California State Sheriff’s Association by Sheriff Ian Parkinson As Sheriff, I belong to a great many groups and organizations. Some are charitable in nature. Others are professional. These professional groups are beneficial in that they allow me to stay up to date with the latest laws, regulations, and best practices of law enforcement. One of…

Sheriff’s Office Dispatchers by Sheriff Ian Parkinson In our line of work, we often hear about those heroes who go above and beyond during a traumatic major incident. But in this column, I want to highlight those unsung heroes, who go above and beyond on a daily basis. Of course, I’m talking about the dedicated…