OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE TEAM THE SHERIFF’S OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE (OHV) TEAM WAS FOUNDED IN 2016
The Off Highway Vehicle Team receives
to address needs in patrolling areas
be stranded or in need of help and
OUR EQUIPMENT AND
impassable by traditional law enforce-
cannot be accessed by traditional
WE ARE ALWAYS HAPPY
ment vehicles. Since the inception of
means. The OHV Team cross-trains
the team, we have expanded the
with different units in the Sheriff’s
TO GIVE THEM A TOUR.
number and types of vehicles
Office, such as the Special Enforce-
significant funding assistance through the State of California OHV Grants Program. This allows the OHV Team to purchase vehicles specifically used to patrol OHV riding areas. We also
rescue operations where citizens may
the team comprised of deputies,
vehicle configurations we operate allow
senior deputies, a sergeant, and a
us to also shuttle personnel into treach-
commander. Deputies assigned to
erous terrain.
Rangers in both two- and four-person seating arrangements. Depending on the assignment, we will choose our vehicles appropriately. The Rangers are great for hauling loads and general transport, meanwhile the RZRs possess superior off-road capabilities for the most challenging terrain.
THOSE WE ENCOUNTER. PUBLIC ARE OFTEN
areas. The OHV Team also trains in
ment Team, Sheriff’s K-9 handlers, and
4-seater OHVs and three Polaris
REL ATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS OF THE
Community Action Team. The unique
have two Polaris RZR 1000cc
AND BUILDING
to be used in a variety of conditions and
available for deployment. We
throughout the county. We currently
WITH THE COMMUNIT Y
augment patrol functions by being able
currently have 13 people assigned to
the team work at various stations
WE ENJOY INTERACTING
VERY INTERESTED IN
The OHV Team trains throughout the year in different off-road areas in the county. These trainings are designed to increase operator familiarization, off-road awareness, and scenariobased training. We also participate in any large-scale gatherings such as Fourth of July, Memorial Day, etc. Patrol during holiday events allows us to quickly respond to calls for service and citizen assistance.
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