SOUTH STATION THE SHERIFF’S SOUTH STATION
two legal clerks and several volunteers.
proudly served the residents and
Guard, and Mutual Aid and Public
outdoors for recreation throughout San
Safety (MAPS) team.
Luis Obispo County.
providing service to approximately
The South Station responded to over
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic
40,000 residents in an area of approxi-
23,014 calls for service and completed
has continued to affect daily
mately 850 square miles. The
2,617 reports. Reported criminal
operations. 2021 was a year of regular
visitors of southern San Luis Obispo County in 2021. This division of the Sheriff’s Office is responsible for
This year saw the return of Los Padres
Many of the deputies at South Station
National Forest patrols by sheriff’s
also have collateral duties on the bike
deputies as well as patrols at Lopez
team, Marine Enforcement Unit,
Lake Recreation Area. These functions
Special Enforcement Detail, Honor
provide safety to those visiting the
communities served by the South
activity ranged from theft and property
staffing adjustment to meet the needs
Station are as follows: unincorporated
crimes to assault. Mail theft, catalytic
of the communities the South Station
Arroyo Grande, Oceano, Nipomo,
convertor theft, and identity theft
serves and balanced with the safety of
Halcyon, Los Berros, Huasna, and New
continue to be significant in this area.
their deputies. For that reason, many
Cuyama. The response area is
Though crimes of violence remain a
of the South Station’s volunteers have
bordered on the north by Avila Beach,
small percentage of the overall calls for
been unable to resume their complete
west by the Pacific Ocean, south by the
service, they continue to have an
duties that support the Sheriff’s office
Santa Barbara County Line, and east by
impact on the safety and security of
and the communities. The South
the Kern County Line. The South Station is led by a commander and two sergeants who supervise the staff of 24 dedicated sheriff deputies. There are two dedicated school resource deputies, one rural crime deputy, and one K-9 Handler, whose partner, Corvin, is a four-year old German Shepherd. Rounding out the staff at the station are
this area. South Station deputies are
Station looks forward to seeing their
called upon to investigate thefts,
Sheriff’s Auxiliary Volunteer Patrol
vandalism, public disturbances, and
(SAVP) return to its pre-pandemic
situations that erode the quality of life
staffing and visibility.
for the public. Cases involving mental illness, drugs, alcohol, and homelessness are daily occurrences. Each situation presents challenges, and the deputies serve all sectors of the population with dedication and professionalism.
THE SOUTH STATION WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE COMMUNITIES THAT THEY SERVE FOR THEIR SUPPORT THROUGH THESE CHALLENGING TIMES.
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