[SHERIFF'S MESSAGE] - [DEPUTY OF THE MONTH] - [STORY OF THE MONTH] - [DEPUTY SPOTLIGHT] - [PROMOTIONS] - [MONTHLY STATISTICS] - [DIVISION SPOTLIGHT] - [CLOSING MESSAGE]
MESSAGE FROM THE SHERIFF
- What a blast the previous year has been for the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department. We've seen a significant increase in interest from the general public in becoming Deputy Sheriffs, and due to the increase in employees, we've been able to properly staff all areas of our department. I can't thank our Recruitment and Employment Division, including our Field Training Division, for the immense effort that they have put into their duties this previous year, which has landed us at nearly 85 employees.
Undersheriff Bobby Kirk
With our employee numbers rising, the demand for expansion also increases. For the past two years, the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department has been focused on field policing and rehabilitation through our Detention and Parole Bureau, and we've left the investigative side to our partners in the city, the Los Santos Police Department. However, after weeks of deliberation among our department's leadership, and meetings with police leadership, we've come to recognize the rapidly increasing organized crime in our county, and the need for a proactive approach. Thus, the Sheriff's Department has plans to implement a bureau whose focus will be to conduct criminal investigations and surveillance throughout the county. We are very excited about this, and can't wait to see the bureau perform.
Some of you may have also noticed the lack of monthly newsletters from the Sheriff's Department these past few months; unfortunately, due to internal issues within the Sheriff's Information Division, this also affected the publication of press releases, newsletters, and events. However, there has been a recent change in leadership of the division, and things should be back on track moving forward.
On behalf of the Sheriff's Department's leadership, we are truly excited for what 2022 has to offer, and we foresee great things for the department and its employees this year. Thank you for reading our newsletter.
Undersheriff Bobby Kirk
DEPUTY OF THE MONTH
Master Deputy Trent Williams
We are pleased to announce Master Deputy Trent Williams as Deputy of the Month for the month of December.
Deputy Williams has worked for the Sheriff's Department for four months. Since becoming a Deputy, he has been actively showing his dedication to the department. He passed his Field Training Program with flying colors, proving himself immediately. Upon promotion to Deputy Sheriff II, he joined numerous divisions and worked tirelessly to prove himself even further. He was just recently promoted to Master Deputy, a much deserved promotion.
For the month of December, Deputy Williams has accomplished something that the department has not seen. In his many divisions, he was awarded Deputy of the Month in every single one of them. This is a very hard thing to accomplish, but Deputy Williams deserved it. He managed to clock almost 100 hours this month, which the supervisory team is very proud of. With his quick thinking and great attitude, the Sheriff's Department is proud to have such a qualified Deputy. We are extremely pleased with his dedication and we cannot wait to see how his career progresses.
On behalf of the Department, Master Deputy Trent Williams will receive a bonus payment of $1,000.00 (($100,000.00)).
PREVIOUS DEPUTIES OF THE MONTH
- October - Master Deputy Bobo Cheeka
Master Deputy Cheeka has been a welcome addition to the department since he immigrated to San Andreas. His tribal knowledge from the plains of Africa has helped the department navigate through both the literal and metaphorical desert of patrolling the county. Cheeka has done an amazing job in the Highway Enforcement Division, where he has shown great care and attention to planning operations to help San Andreas citizens remain safe on the highways.
November - Deputy Sheriff II James Valor
Deputy Sheriff Valor has shown immense attention to detail since he's joined the department, whether it be the care he gives to felons or the phenomenal speed traps he has set up on Senora Freeway. Valor transferred from Los Santos Emergency Medical Services and has proven to be a valuable asset to our department when felons or citizens need medical attention.
STORY OF THE MONTH
- Master Deputy Darryl Lincoln started with the Los Santos Sheriff's Department on September 25th, 2021 after transferring into the department. Due to terrible unforeseen circumstances, Deputy Lincoln passed away on December 23rd around four in the morning. The unfortunate cause of the passing of this great deputy was a freak accident causing the fuel to leak out of the helicopter he was piloting, resulting in a fatal crash near Bayview in Paleto Bay.
Deputy Lincoln served in many divisions, some being the Highway Enforcement Division, Air Support Division, and the Field Training Division. Deputy Darryl Lincoln poured his heart and soul into service the Sheriff's Department and the community around it. Whether it be in the coldest snowy weather, or bright sunny day in the desert of Sandy Shores, Lincoln was sure to put smiles on faces and the bad guys behind bars.
If you have not had the pleasure of serving with Deputy Lincoln, it's an amazing experience. From his candor and uplifting spirit to that unforgettable southern country articulation, from the bottom of our hearts, we will miss you, Deputy Darryl Lincoln, rest well.
Picture 1: The crash scene of Master Deputy Lincoln, and other deputies paying their respects.
Picture 2: An immediate meeting following the unfortunate crash involving Deputy Darryl Lincoln.
Picture 2: An immediate meeting following the unfortunate crash involving Deputy Darryl Lincoln.
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DEPUTY SPOTLIGHT
- This month we are pleased to announce that our deputy spotlight goes to Master Deputy Oscar Black an all-star deputy serving in several divisions within the department. Deputy Black has demonstrated a great work ethic and diligent work in the field and in his respective divisions! He has been a great example to deputies in the field, and many look up to him.
As a deputy, Oscar is a good example of the values our department stands for. In general, Deputy Black can be described as a diligent and hard-working department member we are proud to have. Most recently Deputy Black has been promoted to his current rank of Master Deputy, it is definitely a promotion that is well deserved for the hard work that he puts forth in the department.
The Sheriff's Information Division reached out to Deputy Oscar Black to get a greater insight into him as a person and for the public to get to know him better.
How long have you been serving in the Sheriff's Department?
I have been serving for nearly 6 months in the Sheriff's Department.
What is your most memorable moment while serving as a deputy for the LSSD?
My most memorable moment in the Sheriff's Department is when I went from being a Deputy Sheriff Trainee to becoming a full-fledged Deputy. I was thrilled by this news, indicating that I was good enough and trusted enough to become a full-time Deputy within the
prestigious Sheriffs Department.
What is the greatest feeling about being a deputy?
The greatest feeling about being a Deputy is seeing how much of an impact you are on people and helping them, and that you know that you did a good thing.
When did you join the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department?
I joined the Sheriff's Department on the 8th of August, 2021.
What is your favorite thing about being a deputy at the LSSD?
My favorite thing about being a Deputy is always being there to help people when they most need it. Protecting and serving this wonderful department is the best choice I have ever made.
What does the Sheriff's Department motto, "A Tradition of Service," mean to you?
What the motto means to me is to maintain, and hold high standards for this department that our founding fathers established.
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PROMOTIONS
- Lieutenant ► Captain
- Tyrone Balakay
- Noah Carlile
- Luka Rosselli
- Christopher Porter
- Garret Groyce
- Toni Salatoni
- Umbra Smith
- Steven Lee
- Oscar Black
- Martin Haswell
- Trent Williams
- Wiley Reno
- Timothee Olsen
- Alex Matthews
- Colin Quinn
- Winston Reese
- James Valor
- Zero Hunter
- Niko Reggal
- Zeke Stephens
- Kian Davidson
- Harvey Sutherland
- Joe Markov
- Bunlie Johnsom
- Joshua Denton
- Jay Spectre
- Draco Lawless
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MONTHLY STATISTICS
DIVISION SPOTLIGHT - ADVANCED TRAINING DIVISION
Lieutenant Garret Groyce
Commanding Officer of ATD
Training does not end at the Field Training Program for our deputies. To maintain our professional work ethic and to keep up with societal changes, our deputies have to undergo mandatory training all throughout their employment with the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department. This is where our Advanced Training Division comes into the picture;
While many view the primary purpose of the Advanced Training Division to revolve around the training of firearms and vehicle usage, it's also to focus on rampant issues within the department and adapt their training to these issues. Towards the end of last year, there was a big focus on pursuit and communication training, as both of these are vital areas for our deputies, not only to prevent crime but also to preserve life. But aside from that, the majority is correct in that a big part of the Advanced Training Division is to ensure that our specialized firearms and/or vehicles are only given to deputies who qualify for it through training and evaluation.
The Advanced Training Division currently has 18 employees, ranging from instructors to division command members. In the month of December, they completed 6 applications, conducted 13 practical training sessions, a record low number due to a high number of leave of absences for the holidays. Despite the low numbers due to leave of absence, they took the time to rewrite their handbook and review their protocols to ensure a good and prosperous 2022.
A goal that the division has is to continue on the track they're at, and to conduct 2-3 training sessions each month or as necessary. To reflect on issues from the previous year, the division will also focus on more role-play training sessions such as de-escalation management, riot control, and suicide prevention, as the department has come to recognize the issues that deputies are facing in these situations.
Which speaking of de-escalation training, some memorable moments from ATD within the past month is the first de-escalation training that was held in December. This training session gave the deputies a chance to role-play as angry or berate civilians to test fellow employees on how they would respond to different situations. The response to the training went well and the deputies definitely learned some good material.
The Sheriff's Department is very grateful for all the vital work that the Advanced Training Division does for our department. We would not get far without them!
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CLOSING MESSAGE
- Thank you for reading this newsletter. The Sheriff's Information Division is proud of being able to deliver this information to you, as we believe that transparency is the key to success.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind you that you can find the Los County Sheriff's Department on LifeInvader. We have plans to expand our outreach on our LifeInvader page, through various videos and posts that we think the public will enjoy.
We'd like to thank our Sheriff's Information Division for their hard work to make this newsletter possible.- Undersheriff Bobby Kirk
- Captain Tyrone Balakay
- Master Deputy Trent Williams
- Deputy Sheriff III Timothee Olsen
CONTACT INFORMATION
Undersheriff Bobby Kirk
(909) 596-1688 — [email protected]
Sheriff's Information Division
Los Santos County Sheriff's Department
Procopio Promenade 1, Paleto Bay
Los Santos, SA, 909