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ABOUT THE STATION
The Senora Sheriff's Station traces its history back to 1900 when Mace Mays was elected as the first Constable of Sandy Shores. In the early days before the construction of the area's first sheriff's station, sheriff's offices were generally located in the back of other local businesses such as bars and car dealerships.
In 1937, Senora Station was opened at the corner of what is now Mountain View Drive and Alhambra Drive. The same year, the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department instituted its first two-way radio system. In 1961 the station's name changed to Tongva Valley Station and remained that until 1996 when it was moved to its current location and renamed to Senora Station once again.
Today, Senora Sheriff's Station is one of the largest in the county and is responsible for the largest patrol area at over 500 square miles, covering the entire northeast portion of the county. The station's service area includes: Paleto Bay, Mount Chiliad, Mount Gordo, Grapeseed, Raton Canyon, Sandy Shores, Grand Senora Desert, Harmony, Tongva Hills, Banham Canyon, North Chumash, Pacific Bluffs, Vinewood Hills, Richman, Del Perro, Rockford Hills, Vespucci, Little Seoul, Downtown LS, Vinewood.
Many opportunities for community involvement exist at the station. Citizens who wish to learn more about the Sheriff's Department and would like to get a taste of what day-to-day operations are like may sign up for a ride-along. The LSSD Community Academy is a free 12-week course designed to give everyday citizens an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the Sheriff's Department.
Interested in becoming a Deputy Sheriff? How about a civilian member of law enforcement as a Custody Assistant, professional, or medical staff? As the largest Sheriff's Department in the world, the Los Santos County Sheriff's Department offers a wide array of career opportunities for interested individuals. Use the following link for more information (viewtopic.php?f=177&t=34803) or call (800) A-DEPUTY.
STATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS
 DETECTIVE BUREAU |
The Senora Station Detective Bureau provides criminal investigative services to residents in the station's service area. The bureau is divided into three teams which conduct investigations by a crime classification format, an Operations team which handles administrative/support services and acts as court liaison for the bureau, and a Special Problems Team. The bureau works closely in conjunction with other investigative units within and outside the department to solve complex crimes. It is also responsible for assisting law enforcement agencies within the station's service area that lack specialized investigative capabilities. |
 TRAFFIC SERVICES |
A unit of specially trained deputies provide traffic enforcement and investigative services to the station's service area. The unit is comprised of one sergeant, one coordinator, three traffic investigators, and up to 13 traffic enforcement deputies. Each member of the unit are trained to conduct crash investigations with investigators receiving additional training from the San Andreas Highway Patrol in crash reconstruction. Members are also trained and certified as motorcycle enforcement officers. The unit also administers the station's Off-Highway Vehicle Enforcement program. |
 NORTH COUNTY CRIME IMPACT TEAM |
The North County Crime Impact Team is a specialized proactive policing team formed to provide coverage between Senora, Paleto Bay, and Palomino Stations. It targets and suppresses crime through gang suppression, directed patrol efforts, surveillance operations, and investigations, both independently and in conjunction with other investigative units. Members of the NCCIT are often called upon to provide additional manpower resources to resolve special problems in the three stations' service areas. |
 CANINE TEAM |
A team of six deputies and one sergeant along with their canine partners provide 24/7 support services to patrol deputies and detectives assigned to the station's service area. They also provide support for other law enforcement agencies on a mutual aid basis. Before assignment, both the handler and the canine must undergo a 240 hour basic course that is certified by the San Andreas Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. Canines assigned to the station are trained in narcotics detection, firearms and explosives detection, and apprehension. |
RESIDENT DEPUTIES |
Resident Deputies serve residents of rural communities within Los Santos County by connecting them with a law enforcement point-of-contact who understands that communities' unique and specific needs. On top of their general law enforcement duties, Resident Deputies employ their specialized training and a variety of equipment to tackle community-specific problems. As subject matter experts on their communities and the local terrain, Resident Deputies are often called upon to assist with search and rescue efforts. Resident Deputies receive cross-training as Emergency Medical Technicians and Rescue Technicians. |
 SEARCH AND RESCUE |
Founded in 1965, the Senora Search and Rescue Team provides 24/7/365 on-call search and rescue services throughout the the Senora area. The team is comprised mostly of civilian volunteers some of whom are also cross-trained as level II reserve deputy sheriffs. A number of full-time deputy sheriffs also volunteer their time to the team. Some of the team's capabilities include ground search and rescue, rope rescue, emergency medical care, technical rescue, swift water rescue, and helitack operations. Members of the team have proudly provided their services throughout the United States and even internationally. |
