Join us at our sixth Sheriff's Office Town Hall! This is not your typical town hall with a panel of speakers. This is a casual, interactive event that feels like an open house. There’s no agenda or program, so you can stop by and leave whenever you'd like. Hear a brief update from Sheriff Engram, then talk with Sheriff’s Office members who are there to answer your questions and hear your feedback. Everyone is welcome!

Join us for a resource fair and toy collection event.

We’re doing things a little differently this year! Join the Sheriff’s Office, as well as our justice partners, for a fun family-friendly event. Please bring a new unwrapped toy for donation, and get your questions answered about mental health services, law and fire services, code enforcement and more!

Toys will be distributed on a later date by the Salvation Army, R-Hoops, and local community groups and before Christmas!

(En español a continuación) Please join us at our bilingual community meeting to discuss the proposed sideshow ordinance. The proposed ordinance would make it illegal to promote, organize, watch, and participate in sideshows in unincorporated Sonoma County. We will explain the proposed ordinance and collect public feedback at this meeting. If you can’t attend, you are welcome to submit your comments to sheriff-outreach@sonoma-county.org or leave a voicemail at 707-565-8702 by November 28. The Board of Supervisors will consider adopting this ordinance at their December 5 meeting.

Únase a nosotros en una reunión comunitaria bilingüe para discutir la ordenanza propuesta para los espectáculos ilegales de autos (sideshows). Bajo la ordenanza propuesta, sería ilegal promover, organizar, mirar y participar en espectáculos ilegales de autos en las areas no incorporadas en el condado de Sonoma. En este reunión les vamos a explicar la ordenanza propuesta y aceptar comentarios del público. Si no puede asistir, envie sus comentarios a sheriff-outreach@sonoma-county.org o deje un mensaje al 707-565-8702 antes del 28 de noviembre. La Junta de Supervisores consideran la adopción de esta ordenanza en su reunión el 5 de diciembre.

(English below) Nos complace anunciar un evento especial: una reunión comunitaria con el Alguacil que se lleva a cabo totalmente en Español. Es una oportunidad para la comunidad Hispana conocer al Alguacil Engram y los miembros de la Oficina del Alguacil en un ambiente informal.

Únase a nosotros el 26 de octubre en Amarosa Academy de 5:30 a 6:30 pm. ¡Todos son bienvenidos a este evento familiar! Comenzaremos con una breve actualización del Alguacil Engram y seguiremos con conversaciones informales con las personas que protegen a la comunidad. Es una excelente oportunidad para aprender cómo funciona la Oficina del Alguacil detrás de las puertas.

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We are pleased to announce our upcoming Spanish-language Town Hall! This is an opportunity for our Spanish-speaking residents to meet Sheriff Engram and members of the Sheriff’s Office in a welcoming, casual setting.

Join us October 26 at Amarosa Academy from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome at this family-friendly event! We’ll start with a brief update from Sheriff Engram, then follow with casual conversations with the people who serve you. This is an excellent opportunity to learn how the Sheriff’s Office works behind the scenes.

Join us at our fourth Sheriff's Office Town Hall in 2023! This is not your typical town hall with a panel of speakers. This is a casual, interactive event that feels like an open house. There’s no agenda or program, so you can stop by and leave whenever you'd like. Hear a brief update from Sheriff Engram, then talk with Sheriff’s Office members who are there to answer your questions and hear your feedback. Everyone is welcome!

This is the fourth of six town halls we’re planning throughout the county over the next year, including one Spanish-language town hall. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional town hall announcements!

Join us at our second Sheriff's Office Town Hall in 2023! This is not your typical town hall with a panel of speakers. This is a casual, interactive event that feels like an open house. There’s no agenda or program, so you can stop by and leave whenever you'd like. Hear a brief update from Sheriff Engram, then talk with Sheriff’s Office members who are there to answer your questions and hear your feedback. Everyone is welcome!

This is the second of six town halls we’re planning throughout the county over the next year, including one Spanish-language town hall. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional town hall announcements.

In accordance with AB 481, we are hosting a community meeting to discuss and answer your questions about military equipment used by the Sheriff’s Office. The meeting will start with a brief presentation about AB 481 and a summary of our equipment, followed by an opportunity for you to speak with Sheriff’s Office staff and ask any questions you may have.

You can find our current inventory of military equipment here. Please note that none of the listed equipment comes from the military; it simply meets the definition in State law AB 481

Join us at our first Sheriff's Office Town Hall in 2023! This is not your typical town hall with a panel of speakers. This is a casual, interactive event that feels like an open house. There’s no agenda or program, so you can stop by and leave whenever you'd like. Hear a brief update from Sheriff Engram, then talk with Sheriff’s Office members who are there to answer your questions and hear your feedback. Everyone is welcome!

This is the first of six town halls we’re planning throughout the county over the next year, including one Spanish-language town hall. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Instagram pages for additional town hall announcements.

(English below) ¡Por la primera vez, la Oficina del Sheriff alberga una junta comunitaria completamente en espanol! Es parte de nuestra serie de juntas “Town Hall” que albergamos a través del condado.

Únase a nosotros el 15 de enero en 3261 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa de 5:30 a 7:00 p.m. ¡Todos son bienvenidos y es apta para los niños! Comenzaremos con una breve actualización del Sheriff Essick, seguida de interacciones casuales e individuales con los miembros de la Oficina del Sheriff que te sirven. Es una muy buena oportunidad de entender lo que pasa detras de las puertas.

Organizaremos las siguientes juntas este año, las cuales serán en inglés.

La primavera de 2020 – El oeste del condado de Sonoma
La primavera de 2020 – El valle de Sonoma
Al principio del verano 2020 - Santa Rosa, en la Oficina del Sheriff

Contáctanos en sheriff-outreach@sonoma-county.org si tienes preguntas. ¡Esperamos que nos vemos en este evento especial!

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For the first time, the Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Town Hall completely in Spanish! It’s part of our Town Hall series that we’re hosting throughout the county.

Join us January 15 at 3261 Dutton Avenue, Santa Rosa from 5:30 to 7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome at this kid-friendly event! We’ll start with a brief update from Sheriff Essick, then follow with casual, 1 on 1 conversations with the Sheriff’s Office members who serve you. This is a great opportunity to understand how things work behind the scenes.

We’re holding the following Town Halls in English this year:
Spring 2020 – West County
Spring 2020 - Sonoma Valley
Early Summer 2020 - Santa Rosa, at the Sheriff’s Office.

Contact us at sheriff-outreach@sonoma-county.org if you have any questions. We hope to see you at this special event!

Everyone is invited to our second town hall. This is an open-house style event with no agenda. Hear a brief update from Sheriff Mark, then enjoy one-on-one interactions with the people who serve you. Arrive when you can and leave when you want. Get answers to your questions. This is the second of six town halls we’ll host throughout the county.

Upcoming town halls:
West County - Fall 2019
Spanish language - January 2020
Valley - Spring 2020
Central (Santa Rosa) - Late Spring/Early Summer 2020

Join Sheriff Essick, command staff and your local south beat deputies for an informal town hall meeting. Get to know your Sheriff’s Office, ask questions, see some demonstrations and let’s talk about what we can all do to continue to make Sonoma County a safe place to live and work.

As we commemorate the anniversary of the fires that devastated so much of Sonoma County, those of us who live in and love this county reflect on the past year’s efforts to rebuild and rethink our priorities. KSRO Host Pat Kerrigan will moderate the conversation between Santa Rosa Mayor Chris Coursey, Sheriff Rob Giordano, Fire Chief Tony Gossner, and Supervisor Shirlee Zane, as they come together to discuss the setbacks, victories, and the community’s resilience this past year and look towards the future.

Please join us for third annual Combined Fund Drive charity bike race. The Sheriff's Office will be vying to retain it's reign as trike race champions for a third year in a row.. 

Please join us for fun in the County Administration Building as different county departments compete in the second annual cake decorating contest.  We have an awesome baker in our office, Heather Aldridge, who will be baking and decorating her second winning cake. This years theme is Mardi Gras and she has some really great, creative ideas. Can't wait to share!!

Celebrate Latino Heritage Month with a taste of Latin America in Sonoma County! Enjoy authentic food, music, games and activities for the entire family.

¡Celebren el mes de la Herencia Latino con un sabor de América Latina en el Condado de Sonoma! Disfruten de auténtica comida, música, juegos y actividades para toda la familia.

Sonoma County Emergency Services will be testing the SoCo Alert System and Emergency Alert System. Sign up for SoCo Alert at: http://sonomacounty.ca.gov/FES/Emergency-Management/SoCoAlert/

The Sonoma County Jail Industries fall plant sale is this Saturday. Please bring cash or check and, if possible, your own cart. Can't wait to see you there!