Department Infographic

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is the law enforcement agency for the largest geographical county in the nation. The department serves over 2.1 million residents with 15 patrol stations and 3800 employees to ensure the quality and safety of those we serve. The department’s dispatch center takes in approximately 740,000 calls for service annually, with deputies writing approximately 98,000 reports annually.

The department is augmented by several divisions to include aviation, training, patrol, dispatch, court services, detention and the coroner’s division. The mission of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is to provide collaborative law enforcement solutions which meet the needs of our communities and partners by delivering quality professional services to America’s largest county.

The department counts on over 1800 volunteers who donate 1.5 million hours annually to help ensure the highest level of service is being given to the residents of San Bernardino County.

The Sheriff’s Department was founded on

INTEGRITY
Honest and ethical behavior while giving due respect to each individual inside and outside our department.

LEADERSHIP
Shape the future with courage, creativity, diversity, mentoring and accountability.

PARTNERSHIP
Collaboration with internal and external partners to become more effective in providing a better quality of life for all we serve.

SERVICE
Provide quality service to the people who live, work and play in each of our communities.

RESPONSIBILITY
Accountability to deliver services utilizing department members, within budget, while encouraging law enforcement innovation.