Sheriff's Newsletter - February 2022

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Sheriff's Newsletter - February 2022

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MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF

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    Undersheriff Bobby Kirk
    February was a very promising month for the Department, but also quite unfortunate. As many of you know, Assistant Sheriff Pierce Hardy who has been with the department for well over two years decided to pursue different career goals and filed for transfer to the Los Santos Police Department, where he now works as a Police Commander. The department and its employees are going to miss former Assistant Sheriff Hardy for months to come, however, we'll still work closely together with him as we do with all of our colleagues in the Police Department.

    Following Assistant Sheriff Hardy's transfer, we decided to review the structure and vacancies of the department. We first introduced the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau as its own Operational Area, making it the fifth in the department. While this doesn't necessarily affect the public, it's a significant structural change as it allowed the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau to have its own Area Commander and Assistant Sheriff to oversee and develop it.

    We then welcomed three new members to Executive Staff, all of who are veterans of the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department, and who have shown an immense amount of effort and dedication to their responsibilities, and helped shape the department. I'd like to once more congratulate Assistant Sheriff Jon McCornish, Assistant Sheriff John Kemp, and Assistant Sheriff Marco Davis on their promotions, and I hope that their new positions will allow them to bring more ideas into reality, for the betterment of the department, and for our ability to provide an efficient and professional service to the public.

    On an endnote, I would like to thank the public for attending our Job Fair event that was held on the 25th of February. The event was a great way for our department to connect with the various communities, and give people a greater insight into how our department is structured, and how it functions. We hope to be able to host more interactive events with the community in the future.

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    Undersheriff Bobby Kirk




DEPUTY OF THE MONTH
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    Deputy Sheriff II Bunkie Johnson
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    This month we have selected a deputy that has been doing very remarkable work in the field in the month of February. This month we have selected Deputy Sheriff II Bunkie Johnson to be the Deputy of the Month! In the past four weeks, Deputy Johnson has put in a boastful 195 hours on duty! In the past four weeks, Bunkie completed over 100 optional and non-optional paperwork, varying from arrest reports to traffic stop reports. Those statistics don't even count the new bureau that he has joined, the Sheriff's Investigation Bureau, where he is a Crime Scene Technician Trainee. It has been said by his bureau supervisors that he is very diligent in completing thorough and detailed crime scene reports.

    Deputy Bunkie Johnson joined the Sheriff's Department back in early December, and after completing his field training program he hit the ground running. Deputy Johnson is a deputy that all members of the department love to be on patrol with. He brings a fun, bubbly presence to the patrol shift, and can crackdown and be serious when the situation requires it. Overall we are very glad and very pleased to award this month's Deputy of the Month, to Deputy Sheriff Bunkie Johnson.

    We will be watching as the deputy progresses in our ranks and showcases our department's motto. "A Tradition of Service". A bonus payment of $100,000 will be given to the Deputy as a reward for his performance.

STORY OF THE MONTH

  • It was a beautiful morning on February 14. The sun was up, not a cloud in sight. It was a beautiful 75 degrees, not too hot, not too cold. Most deputies were about to go off shift to bring their loved one's flowers and celebrate the day with a nice warm meal and good company of their partner.

    The Los Santos Sherriff's Department as well as the Los Santos Police Department got a notice in the late hours of the afternoon that there would be two high-value money transport trucks making deliveries. The company making the deliveries called for the two departments to provide security as the normal firm was unable to do so. All was fine until Weazel News decided to make a breaking broadcast announcement that the money trucks were full of cash and being escorted around. Deputies in the county swarmed to locate the trucks before they were found by anyone with ill intent. Once the trucks were located, a convoy of some of the Los Santos Sheriff's Department and Los Santos Police Department's best and brightest units began to form a convoy on the trucks.

    As the money trucks went up around some corners, numerous criminal-affiliated vehicles swarmed the truck and opened fire on units. These units returned fire and some units stayed behind to treat the injured and transport them to the Department of Corrections.

    The convoy kept going, not stopping for anything. Then as if it was written from an action movie, one of the money trucks had an engine failure, causing the entire convoy to be stationary outside of Weazel News. As the departments dismounted from their cruisers, they informed the truck drivers to not get out and sit in the armored trucks. Then, as if the floodgates opened, it seemed as if every criminal organization popped out of the dark, cold crevices of the city. Then, the first shot rang out.

    All of the criminal organizations throughout the city had an unspoken agreement to band together and collect the cash from the trucks at any means necessary. SED and METRO began to take lead, instructing general operation units on what to do. Most of these deputies and officers have never seen or been a part of anything to this degree.

    An all-out war broke out. There were bodies on the street and people bleeding out from both sides. The opposition was set up in perfect ambush spots with law enforcement having zero to no cover and low visibility. The fight went on for upwards of 2 hours, with no silence until there was no opposition left.

    The sight was horrendous. Bodies everywhere; multiple colors and signature masks of the biggest criminal organizations in the state. Multiple Deputies and Officers, sadly not able to be saved. It is estimated that there were upwards of 10 officers and deputies dead. It is estimated that there was around $750,000 lost in the horrible incident, however, the loss of life is irreplaceable and immeasurable.

    This tragedy will forever linger in the survivor's memories, the trauma alone will take months to heal. However, the Los Santos Sheriff's Department wants to make one thing clear: this will not happen again.



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DEPUTY SPOTLIGHT
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    This month, The Sheriff's Information Division has decided to shine the spotlight on none other than Deputy Sheriff II Mark Haynes.

    Deputy Haynes has been working hard these past few weeks especially, with his notable dedication and pursuit of justice during times when most deputies are asleep or clocked off. Deputy Haynes works tirelessly to make sure that not only the county but also the city is clean of crime when operating under Open Jurisdictions.

    Let it be known to all, that despite how it may seem, Justice never sleeps in the Los Santos County, and for that, we have Deputy Haynes to thank.

    We with the Sheriff's Information Division reached out to Deputy Haynes for a short interview as follows :
    How Long have you worked at the Sheriff's Department Deputy Haynes?
    "I believe it's been about four months now? I'm not keeping an exact track of the time truth be told."

    What has been your most memorable moment during your time with the Sheriff's Department so far?
    "My most memorable moment? Hmm... Around 2 months ago, I conducted an investigation on behalf of HED, despite not being a member of it. A Woman called 9-1-1 expressed her fear that someone who was driving her around was doing so while impaired. I went around re-tracing their steps, checking CCTV footage, and submitted it to Lieutenant Groyce, Who at the time was a Sergeant. He encouraged me to join the Highway Enforcement Division due to my investigational ability and my care for keeping the roads of the county safe."

    What is the greatest feeling about being a Deputy?
    "The greatest feeling of being a deputy is the network of friends and family I have at the Sheriff's Department who will be there for me no matter what. Helping the community is also great, coming in at a very close second."

    Given the affinity you seem to have for Investigations, How do you feel about the prospect of one day joining the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau?
    "I am quite excited. I've always had a passion for investigation. Currently, I know that I may not be authorized to do investigations on my own, but I certainly absorb the information around me, retaining it for future situations that may require it."

    What does the Sheriff's Department Motto: "A Tradition of Service" Mean to you?
    "To me, I take it literally. It's ingrained within each of us to do our best for our communities, and through joining the Sheriff's Department, we act on that tradition and those traits ingrained so deeply within ourselves to do better for those around us"

    What is the most ambitious goal that you have set for yourself within the Sheriff's Department?
    "My most ambitious goal is to one day become a divisional command member of the Sheriff's Investigations Bureau. As stated previously, investigations are what drive me, and I love doing them"

    And Lastly, Give me a rundown of what a normal shift looks like for you.
    'Clock on, Get my bodycam and check the warrant and BOLOs list. Once I get all those remembered as best I can, I begin my patrol, opting to take out Trainees and teach them how things are done in the field outside of an FTS session. I make sure to give them feedback on their performances during Sierra Patrols. I quite enjoy teaching others how to improve themselves, and I'm always learning myself.'
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PROMOTIONS

  • Image Commander ► Image Assistant Sheriff
    • Jon McCornish
    • John Kemp
    • Marco Davis
    Image Sergeant ► Image Staff Sergeant
    • Joe Olson
    Image Investigator I ► Image Investigator II
    • Dante Archer
    Image Master Deputy ► Image Corporal
    • Martin Haswell
    Image Deputy Sheriff III ► Image Master Deputy
    • Colin Quinn
    • Lucas Murdock
    • Timothee Olsen
    • Charles Ronaldson
    • Axel Sutherland
    Image Deputy Sheriff II ► Image Deputy Sheriff III
    • Fillmoore Grayson (Reinstatement)
    Image Deputy Sheriff I ► Image Deputy Sheriff II
    • Miguel Cruz
    • Cole Richardsun
    • Jimmy Solicetto
    • Bunkie Johnson
    • George Hill
    • Harvey Sutherland
    • Draco Lawless
    • Joe Markov
    • Jay Spades (Reinstatement)
    Image Deputy Sheriff Trainee ►Image Deputy Sheriff I
    • Dave Spencer
    • Leonardo Harris (Reinstatement)
    • Miles Abraham
    • Arhkyp Kobylansky
    • Ike VanBuren
    • James Bold

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MONTHLY STATISTICS

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QUESTION OF THE MONTH
  • Question of the Month - What is your opinion on the rampant increase in street competition across the county?

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    Master Deputy Colin Quinn - It is very reckless behaviour. The same group of people are constantly putting many civilians' lives as well as their own lives in danger. Street races usually involve high-speed vehicles, therefore causing the pursuit units to drive quickly as well. This is especially dangerous in the city streets as the roads are usually tight and full of civilian drivers.

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    Investigator III Charlie Wilkinson - We've been having a lot of issues with street racers, but it's been getting worse and worse. It's time to crack down hard on street racers. We are ensuring any applicable charge is placed to deviate them from the races. We will work with other authorities to further the measurements against the street racers. It is necessary to enforce these laws as it is a danger to themselves, law enforcement officers, and most importantly civilians. Hopefully, we can contact the commissioners to help combat the problems we've been dealing with!

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    Assistant Sheriff Marco Davis - It has always been an issue, but it's been getting worse. This is probably due to the lack of tight enforcement on the situation. This allows them to be more comfortable with the thought of doing it, and that is unacceptable. It is our goal to discourage them from these actions.





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CLOSING MESSAGE

  • Thank you for reading this newsletter. You may have noticed the addition of the "Question of the Month" section in this month's newsletter. We have gone through all the divisions and bureaus that we can cover in the newsletter. This new section will highlight the personality of our deputies and allow readers to understand what some of their favorite deputies are thinking.

    This month was a chaotic month for the Sheriff's Department. However, as usual, the Sheriff's Department prevailed and overcame these difficulties. If you wish to witness what it's like in the Sheriff's Department, our ride-along applications are open and accepting requests.
CONTACT INFORMATION

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    Master Deputy Timothee Olsen
    (909) 282-1222 — [email protected]


    Sheriff's Information Division
    Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
    Procopio Promenade 1, Paleto Bay
    Los Santos, SA, 909
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