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Since 1850 the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office has been providing law enforcement, court security services and detention services to the citizens of Sonoma County. Servicing a county of over 1600 square miles and population of nearly 500,000, the Sheriff's Office is responsible for primary law enforcement services of the unincorporated area and the cities of Windsor and Sonoma. These law enforcement services are provided by Deputy Sheriffs in the Patrol Bureau, Investigations Bureau, Court Security and Transportation Bureau.

Sheriff Engram's Holiday Card Contest is Back!Calling all young artists! The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invites stud...
10/16/2026

Sheriff Engram's Holiday Card Contest is Back!

Calling all young artists! The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invites students in kindergarten through 8th grade at Sonoma County schools to show off their creativity in our annual Holiday Card Contest!

How to enter:

Draw your own original holiday or winter-themed design inside the box on the entry form.

Use crayons, colored pencils, markers or paint. No glitter, please!

Enter individually from home or participate as a class project.

Make sure to fill out the contact information on the form!

What’s the prize? One winner will be selected by the Sheriff, and the winning student’s class will celebrate with a pizza party with the Sheriff!

Deadline: Monday, November 16, 2026, at 5 p.m.

Entries can be emailed to [email protected], mailed to our Main Office, or dropped off at one of our designated locations.

The winner will be announced by November 20!

Visit our website for contest details and to download the entry form: sonomasheriff.org/holiday-card-contest

We can’t wait to see the creativity and holiday spirit of Sonoma County’s young artists!

🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect tonight through Friday morning. Please take a moment to review the important safety in...
10/15/2026

🚩 A Red Flag Warning is in effect tonight through Friday morning. Please take a moment to review the important safety information below, remain vigilant, and take precautions to help prevent wildfires.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last nights community meeting at Rio Nido Station!We appreciate the opportunity ...
10/15/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for last nights community meeting at Rio Nido Station!

We appreciate the opportunity to connect with our River community, listen to your concerns, answer questions, and hear your perspectives on issues impacting the area.

Thank you for taking the time to be part of the conversation. We look forward to continuing to work together to keep our communities safe.

10/15/2026

🚁 Henry-1 Assists in Hiker Rescue on Cavedale Road

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office helicopter Henry-1 assisted in the rescue of an injured hiker on a single-track trail off Cavedale Road.

Sonoma Valley Fire District personnel located the patient on the single-track trail, approximately 250 feet down a steep ravine from the roadway. Due to the challenging terrain, the Henry-1 tactical flight officer was inserted to the patient using the helicopter’s 200-foot long-line system.

The patient and a firefighter were then safely extricated via long line to an awaiting ambulance on Cavedale Road.

Great coordination between Sonoma Valley Fire and the Henry-1 crew to safely complete this technical rescue. 🚁👏

10/14/2026

Bomb Squad Safely Resolves Hazardous Chemical Incident at Santa Rosa Junior College

Earlier today, our Bomb Squad responded to Santa Rosa Junior College after a chemical mixture of concern was discovered in a lab at the Lindley Center for STEM Education. Using the Bomb Squad robot, deputies safely transported the mixture from the lab to an open area away from the building, where it was rendered safe.

Bomb Squad deputies complete an initial six-week training program, followed by an additional five weeks of training to become certified bomb technicians. They are on call 24/7 to respond to calls involving potentially hazardous materials and suspicious or dangerous devices in Sonoma County and neighboring counties.

Thank you to the Santa Rosa Junior College Police Department for quickly notifying us of the situation and allowing our team to help safely resolve the incident.

Guerneville Community MeetingThe Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invites Guerneville residents to join us for a community...
10/12/2026

Guerneville Community Meeting

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invites Guerneville residents to join us for a community meeting focused on public-safety concerns affecting downtown Guerneville.

We’ll share what we’re seeing in the area, discuss how the Sheriff’s Office is responding, and provide an opportunity for residents to ask questions, share concerns, and hear directly from those working on these issues.

The Deputy Division Director for Homelessness Services with the Sonoma County Department of Health Services will also be joining us to listen to community concerns and help answer questions related to homelessness services and resources.

📅 Wednesday, October 14 | 5:00 pm-6:00pm
📍 Rio Nido Station | 14770 Rio Nido Road

We hope you’ll join us for an open and productive conversation about the issues impacting the Guerneville community

10/12/2026

🚁 Not every rescue requires a longline!

Today, October 11, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Sonoma County Sheriff’s Helicopter Henry-1 was requested by Napa County Fire / CAL FIRE to assist with the rescue of an injured mountain biker in Skyline Wilderness Park in Napa County.
Fortunately, this rescue didn’t require any ropes or specialized rescue devices. Henry-1 was able to locate a suitable landing area near the injured rider, allowing the crew to land and access the patient directly.

CAL FIRE personnel had already made their way up the trail to reach the injured mountain biker. Working alongside Henry-1’s flight paramedic, firefighters provided medical care and prepared the patient for evacuation.

Once secured aboard Henry-1, the patient was flown a short distance to the park’s parking lot, where an AMR Napa ambulance was waiting to transport him to a local hospital for further treatment.

While Henry-1 is frequently called upon for technical rescues involving longlines and difficult terrain, sometimes the safest and most efficient solution is simply finding a place to land.
Another great example of coordination between air and ground resources, with Napa County Fire / CAL FIRE, AMR Napa, and Henry-1 working together to get an injured patient the care he needed.

⭐️ NOW OPEN! ⭐️📢 Communications Dispatcher II – Part-TimeReady to make a difference in your community? Join the Sonoma C...
10/09/2026

⭐️ NOW OPEN! ⭐️

📢 Communications Dispatcher II – Part-Time

Ready to make a difference in your community? Join the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office team!

🔗 Apply today: https://bit.ly/4yQnKLd

✅Contact the Sheriff’s Recruitment Team with any questions:
Recruitment Line at (707) 565-2779
Email [email protected]

Happy Walk & Roll to School Day!Our deputies had a great time joining students and families this morning as they walked,...
10/07/2026

Happy Walk & Roll to School Day!

Our deputies had a great time joining students and families this morning as they walked, biked, and rolled their way to school.

We love opportunities like this to spend time with the kids and families we serve, and encourage safe ways to get around our communities.

Did you know? About 29% of trips in Sonoma County are less than two miles — a distance the average rider can cover by bike in about 12 minutes. 🚲

Walk & Roll to School Day is a fun reminder that, when it’s safe to do so, sometimes getting where you’re going can start with two feet — or two wheels.

Thanks to everyone who rolled with us today!

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