Sheriff's Newsletter - September 2024
Posted: 01 Oct 2024, 18:44
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department "A TRADITION OF SERVICE" Monthly Press Release October 1st, 2024 |
- Welcome to the September 2024 edition of the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department Monthly Press Release! As we embrace the crisp days of fall, we're excited to bring you this month's updates. We're also excited to welcome Staff Sergeant Rija Vale as our new community relations manager, and thank her for her work on this month's newsletter.
In this Newsletter, you’ll find messages from Sheriff Kirk, highlights of outstanding deputies, division spotlights, and a rundown of key statistics and rank adjustments. Below you can find hyperlinks if you wish to go to specific sections.
Thank you for your ongoing support, and we hope you enjoy this month's newsletter!
- The fall months are now officially upon us with September, putting a bow on a wonderful set of summer months shared with my colleagues and our community in the county. We're grateful to see the Paleto Bay area continue to thrive and welcome new employees to both the department and local businesses such as Bayview and Burgershot.
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
While the department grew, not only through both familiar faces with reinstatements but also with transfers and new trainees, we will greatly miss Captain Amelia Clark and wish her nothing but the best in her retirement. She put tireless work into this newsletter every month, and her retirement will leave plenty of work to be filled by both the supervisor and command staff teams. Speaking of supervisors, I would like to congratulate both Sergeant Baron Faust and Investigator II Arnold Rimmer for passing their supervisor training programs, and both officially joining our supervisor team.
Even as the weather continues to cool off, the sheriff's department will continue to be vigilant and continue its tradition of excellence. We move to keep our community safe, and that our deputies are the best they can be for themselves and the department as a whole.
Enjoy reading our newsletter.
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
Sheriff Bobby Kirk
- Deputy Sheriff III Louise Hoffman originally joined the Los Santos Sheriff's Department in the beginning of September 2021, but recently reinstated in June of 2024. Hoffman has proven to be an effective Deputy, taking her tasks and responsibilities seriously. During her tenure, he has shown remarkable work within the Recruitment & Employment Division, including within the Sheriff's Investigation Bureau where she reached is also a Crime Scene Technician. We are excited to follow her journey within the department. Congratulations!
Deputy Sheriff III Louise Hoffman
When did you join the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department?
I graduated from my academy on the 14th of September, 2021. I have reinstated since June of this year.
What is your favorite thing about being a deputy at the LSSD?
My favorite thing about being a deputy is the forging of new relationships both within the department and with the community. This job allows me to not only meet new people, but it allows me to help those in need and it is gratifying at the end of the day.
What is your most memorable moment while serving as a deputy for the LSSD?
I think I will always remember one shift when traffic systems in Los Santos were down, and feeling so overwhelmingly tired as myself and Investigator Valor were the last on shift. We sat on a hill watching over a store that night, both of us young Deputy Sheriff II's, and just having that blissful moment of enjoying our jobs and enjoying the friendship that had grown thanks to the Sheriff's Department.
Why did you become a deputy for the LSSD?
I became a deputy because I wanted to grow beyond the shell of the DOC. I was good at talking to people, and I felt I could make that difference. I came back to LSSD because that feeling never left.
What is the greatest feeling about being a deputy?
Currently, it is the feeling of seeing something I have done becoming something of worth. This won't make most sense I suppose to most, but being in SIB really gives my mind the mental challenge and purpose I was looking for. So when my efforts are useful for the division, and for the Department as a whole, I take pride that I was a part of that.
Where do you see yourself in the LSSD two months from now?
I see myself as Master Deputy and in training to become an Investigator.
What do you like doing outside of work?
I love hiking, and often take Beans - Retired K9 - along with me. Other than that, I enjoy reading at my coastal property here in Paleto.
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Recruitment and Employment Division-
The Recruitment and Employment Division's main goal is to recruit and hire civilians for the Los Santos Sheriff's Department. They oversee the entire process, from the initial interview to the trainee stage. The division consists of a total of 15 members, with 10 dedicated to reviewing and processing civilian applications to determine their eligibility for employment within the department. All 15 members are academy instructors, responsible for guiding civilians through the academy and preparing them for their role as a trainee within the department. The division is led by Captain Dante Archer and Investigator III Messiah Young, both of whom have thoughts to share about their division.
Captain Dante Archer wrote: The Recruitment and Employment Division, along with Human Resources, is the beating heart of every organization and department. Since I joined RED back in 2021, I have thoroughly enjoyed my career journey, advancing from a Trial Application Handler to the position of Commanding Officer. It is extremely rewarding to conduct interviews and later observe candidates as they attend the Sheriff's Academy, progressing from Deputy Sheriff Trainee to Supervisory roles within the Department. Our division has faced various challenges, and I must acknowledge that without the support of my capable team, RED would not be where it is today. I would like to take this moment to thank my Assistant Commanding Officer, Investigator Young, for his dedication and hard work; may he be blessed. I also wish to express my appreciation to my RED supervisors for their management of applications and interviews, as well as to the application handlers and academy instructors for their commendable work.
-Investigator III Messiah Young wrote: I joined the Recruitment and Employment Division as a Deputy Sheriff II more than a year ago, in an effort to contribute towards the development of the department. Fast forward to now, RED has now established a team of extremely capable handlers, instructors, and command team. The whole division heavily relies on these hard working individuals, and without them we would not be one of the largest departments in the state.
- Captain McJohnson has served as the Commander Officer for the Special Enforcement Division for almost two years, and has been a steadfast figurehead of the department since.
Captain Victoria McJohnson
When did you join the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department?
I joined in March 2021. After leaving my post in DOC as a Captain, I wanted new challenges.
What is your favorite thing about being a deputy at the LSSD?
I liked the Job; I liked the scenery; I liked the people; I liked the fact that I can teach people that actions have consequences and that if you fuck up, you will have to pay for it.
What is your most memorable moment while serving as a deputy for the LSSD?
Thats time I dismantled the Roadworking crim Organisation where they were chained robbing stores. That was before we could take prints and I had to identify them with old equipment. Almost made me want to join SIB. Still makes me smile to this day.
Why did you become a deputy for the LSSD?
I had done everything I possibly could in the city, and, at that point in my current employment, DOC, I was looking for new challenges, and SD seemed to be the place to go. That and the guy I liked was working there.
What is the greatest feeling about being a deputy?
The feeling of putting people that deserves it behind bars.
Where do you see yourself in the LSSD two months from now?
Probably still where I am. I don't have a place to advance anymore; I have reached my top, but I like the position I am in right now. I know I am in a position to advance my division and that I can focus all my time and energy on improving it and making SED great again.
What do you like doing outside of work?
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Investigator II ► 
Investigator III
- Messiah Young
Investigator I ► Investigator II
- Arnold Rimmer
Corporal ► 
Sergeant
- Baron Faust
Deputy Sheriff II ► 
Deputy Sheriff III
- William Tesla
- Scott Andrews
Deputy Sheriff I ► Deputy Sheriff II
- Jucio Korbel
- Mark Bloomfield
- Nicholas Rajcula
Deputy Sheriff Trainee ► Deputy Sheriff I
- Roscoe Sharpe
- James Sharpe
- Lilith Reichwald
- Cole Lawless
- Vincenzo Callas
- Jess Kay
- Frank Pain
- Mark Jericho
- Jim Daniel
- Nate Banks
- Paul Sawyer
Deputy Sheriff Trainee
- Shawn Castle
- Aurore Konig
- Cameron Tegans
- Holly Hakkinen
- Rasheek Maleek
- Storm Wallace
- Ava Behr
- Wrenley Blake
- Nylah Quinn
- Kahu Flee
- Deputy Availability
Executive Staff | 7 | 6.42%
Sheriff | 1
Undersheriff | 2
Assistant Sheriff | 4
Command Staff | 0 | 6.42%
Commander | 4
Captain | 3
Supervisor Staff | 17 | 15.60%
Lieutenant | 3
Staff Sergeant | 5
Investigator III | 2
Sergeant | 5
Investigator II | 2
Supervisor in Training | 3 | 0.92%
Corporal | 1
Investigator I | 0
Field Staff | 77 | 70.64%
Investigator I | 5
Master Deputy | 11
Deputy Sheriff III | 8
Deputy Sheriff II | 22
Deputy Sheriff I | 18
Deputy Sheriff Trainee |
Internal Patrol Paperwork
Arrest Reports | 633
Impound Reports | 40
Impound Release Reports | 47
Traffic Stop Reports | 44
Use of Force Reports | 13
Warrant Reports | 47General Statistics
Promotions | 20
Reinstatement/Transfers | 7
Demotions | 0
New Trainees | 10
Discharges | 13
Recruitment & Employment
Total Number of Applications | 28
Accepted Applications | 9
Pending Interview | 2
Pending Academy Graduation | 8
Denied Applications | 7
Number of Academies | 1
Field Training Division
Number of Sessions Conducted | 35
Passed Trainees | 5
Failed Trainees | 3
Active Trainees | 13
Internal Affairs Division
Received Reports | 8
Closed Reports | 6
Sustained (Disciplinary) | 3
Other | 2
Not Resolved | 0
Exonerated | 1
Active Reports | 4
Sheriff's Investigations Bureau
Crime Scene Reports | 0
Case Files Opened | 25
Robbery & Homicide Cases | 15
Vice Cases | 10
Active Case Files | 20
Cases Concluded | 20
Prosecuted Cases | 16
Not Resolved Cases | 2
Unfounded Cases | 0
Operations | 3
Interrogations | 6
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What has been the most challenging aspect of your transition from trainee to Deputy Sheriff I?
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- Deputy Sheriff I Frank Pain wrote:Theoretical situations, trainings and evaluation will not prepare anyone for what's out there if they don't have the mindset for it from the get go. The most challenging aspect has been the realization that I as a deputy do not serve a statistic, but rather a community of people who depend on me be impartial and uphold the law. The thing that nobody prepares you for though, is the fact that the law isn't always perfectly defined, and it is up to you as a deputy to have the necessary integrity to make quick and precise decisions in the field.
-Deputy Sheriff I James Sharpe wrote: The most difficult thing to start with was learning all of the callouts, what they meant, how and when to use them, and in what situations.
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Sergeant Sayaka Yukimura
Assistant Commanding Officer, Sheriff's Information Division
(909) 304-2935 — [email protected]
Staff Sergeant Rija Vale
Community Relations Manager, Sheriff's Information Division
[email protected]
Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
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Los Santos, SA, 909