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Sheriff's Office Newsletter July - September 2024
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Words from Sheriff Scardina
Hello. We hope you enjoyed the first edition of the Marin County Sheriff's Office newsletter last quarter. Our newsletter reached over 73,000 residents. Please feel free to pass this on to other community members who would like to know what is going on with the Sheriff's Office.
As Sheriff, I am often asked, “How is your staffing?”. I am pleased to report that at the time of this newsletter, we are fully staffed at the Deputy Sheriff level. This is great news for the community we serve. We will continue to have this position open and available for continuous hiring, as deputies are periodically retiring or unfortunately, move out of the area and seek employment elsewhere. We have several professional staff positions that can be viewed by clicking the Job Listings button below.
Thank you to all the community members who have stopped and joined us at our Coffee with a Cop locations throughout the County. I enjoy our conversations and learning how we can better serve you. Please enjoy our latest edition and have a wonderful summer!
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The Marin County Jail Family Reunification Program is Underway
The Family Reunification program aims to provide incarcerated individuals in Marin County Jail with opportunities to bond with their families, fostering stronger relationships that can lead to successful reunification upon release.
The program is designed for those who are nearing the end of their sentences and have custody or joint custody of children aged 2-17. It emphasizes maintaining family ties in a safe and supportive environment, with the ultimate goal of facilitating smoother transitions back into family life after incarceration.
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Residential Burglaries
Multiple Arrested
Between May 4, 2024, and May 20, 2024, the Marin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) took nine residential burglary reports. Five of the burglaries shared a similar modius operandi (MO) and three of the burglaries were occupied by the resident.
On May 20, 2024, two suspects entered a residence at 45 Corona in Lagunitas. The suspects fled once they saw the resident. The resident responded by chasing and capturing one of the suspects, while the other suspect fled in a sliver Ford driven by a third suspect. MCSO patrol deputies arrived on scene and took custody of one of the suspects and broadcasted the description of the other fleeing suspects and vehicle.
Read Full Story Below
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ADDITIONAL NEWS
National Night Out is Almost Here
National Night Out is a community wide series of events that are meant to bring members of the public together with law enforcement officers from the areas they work. The Marin County Sheriff's Office is honored to participate in four different events throughout the unincorporated areas of Marin each year.
Please join us at one of the events in your area. We will be in Marin City, Bel Marin Keys and Pt Reyes. Check out our social media for updates on location and timing for each event.
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Emergency Preparedness is Important
As we continue through the summer and warm weather continues to dry out the vegetation around our County, it is critical to be prepared for an emergency.
Please check out www.FireSafeMarin.org, www.Emergency.MarinCounty.org or follow local social media pages related to planning for potential evacuations or critical weather-related events.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
When people are suffering from a mental health crisis, Deputies work to assist in any way that we can. Our staff is specially trained in de-escelation techniques and we partner with the Marin County Crisis Stabilization Unit.
Sometimes, calling 911 may not be needed, and you may need someone to talk to in your time of need. 988 is a program you can call or text to assist with resources during a mental health crisis. Our patrol vehicles will now have a 988 sticker on them as a way to help remind people that help is out there, whether its by calling for law enforcement assistance or calling the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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Sheriff Scardina Recognizes Deputies for Lifesaving Awards and Length of Service
 On June 18th, Sheriff Scardina recognized numerous Deputies and Sergeants for their outstanding work in critical incidents. The staff members who were awarded the Life Saving Medal showed how critical training, experience and mindset are in this profession. We are honored to know them and serve with them.
Additionally, Sheriff Scardina presented Length of Service awards to staff members for 10 years, 15 years, 20 years, 25 years and 30 years of dedicated service to the Sheriff's Office
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UPCOMING EVENTS
National Night Out
August 6th (times vary by location)
We will be attending community sponsored events in Pt Reyes, Marin City and Bel Marin Keys.
Marin Farmers Market- Civic Center
Every Sunday 8am-1pm Civic Center Parking Lot
Every Sunday, the Farmers Market is at the Civic Center, located in the parking lot near the South Archway.
National Farmers Market Week is Aug 4-10, 2024
Marin Art & Garden Summer Concert Series (Thursdays)
Thursday evenings (excluding July 4) from 5-7pm
Between June 27th through August 29th, head out to Marin Art & Garden Center to hear all your favorites from rock, jazz, bluegrass, soul, French chanson, rockabilly, Brazilian, and more.
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If you did not receive a TEST MESSAGE from AlertMarin on March 23rd, please follow the link below to sign up. This messaging system will be used in the event of a critical incident within the County. This database is different than Nixle or other messages and is used for high priority events only. |
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Jail Reunification Program
To be eligible for the program, individuals must meet specific criteria, including enrollment in the Parenting Inside Out program, having less than six months left to serve, and maintaining good behavior and standing with jail staff. Applicants must not have been charged with violent crimes or have active restraining orders, and they must provide legal proof of their relationship with their dependents.
The application process involves submitting a request form to the Jail Re-Entry team, completing a detailed application, and undergoing a thorough eligibility verification process. Our hope is that as the program grows, this will allow parents to be better equipped to navigate life both as a parent, but more importantly as a productive member of society, thus reducing the likelihood of recidivism.
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Case of the Quarter
Shortly afterwards, a citizen observed a reckless driver in the area of Fairfax and reported it to be a silver Ford. When the reckless vehicle stopped at a redlight, the caller observed one of the occupants exit the vehicle briefly and then reenter the vehicle. The vehicle continued driving but was soon located by the Central Marin Police Authority (CMPA) and an enforcement stop was conducted by CMPA. During the traffic stop, one of the suspects fled. An extensive search of the surrounding neighborhood was conducted with the assistance of the San Rafael Police Department, CMPA, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office Helicopter Henry 1, and MCSO deputies and the MCSO small unmanned aircraft systems. The suspect eluded capture.
The driver was contacted and arrested by MCSO patrol. Through an extensive investigation, all three suspects were identified, to include: Shalaya Cherry from Marin City; Clarissa Anderson, from North Carolina; and Emani Gordon, from Fairfield (prior Marin City). Several search warrants were obtained for cellphones and cellphone providers which produced evidence to tie the suspects to various residential burglaries. Three of the cases have been filed and the other two are being assigned to a DDA. There is an overwhelming amount of evidence that implicates the suspects in each of the burglaries. These cases were a success and an example of partnership among patrol, allied agencies, investigations, the community, and the district attorney’s office.
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The Marin County Sheriff's Office is Hiring!
We currently have openings for sworn and non-sworn positions. Members of our Professional Standards Unit can help set up a ride-along or tour of the Jail, Communications Center and more for applicants. Click the link below for more details about current openings!
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Non-Emergency Line
415-479-2311
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In an emergency, call
911
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