Alameda County Sheriff's Office

05/05/2021

Have an enjoyable and safe Cinco de Mayo!

#CelebrateSafely #CincoDeMayo #acsocares

Have an enjoyable and safe Cinco de Mayo!

#CelebrateSafely #CincoDeMayo #acsocares

05/04/2021

WE LOVE our retirees. The pandemic has made it difficult for us to stay in touch. Today, we got a chance to catch up with our old friends at the Aviation Substation in Livermore. We appreciate their unwavering support, wisdom and leadership over the years. They are just fantastic people. It’s nice to see some normality returning to our lives. You all look great !

WE LOVE our retirees. The pandemic has made it difficult for us to stay in touch. Today, we got a chance to catch up with our old friends at the Aviation Substation in Livermore. We appreciate their unwavering support, wisdom and leadership over the years. They are just fantastic people. It’s nice to see some normality returning to our lives. You all look great !

05/04/2021

Here come the donut jokes. But it’s okay because we actually love them! Yesterday, Headquarters kicked off Public Employee Appreciation Week by saying, “Thanks a hole bunch” to Finance, Payroll and Support Staff for all their hard work.

Other units were shown appreciation today. The goodies just keep popping up in various offices throughout the agency.

#publicemployeeappreciation #lawenforcement #thankyou

05/03/2021

Runaway Missing Child

Runaway Missing Child

05/03/2021

Today, Sheriff Ahern presented Sergeant Jeffery Hazelitt with a Commendation for the excellent leadership he displayed on April 6, 2021, when he and several deputies responded to a suicidal subject in crisis in Terminal 1 at Oakland’s International Airport. When Alameda County’s Community Assessment & Transportation Team was unable to respond, Sergeant Hazelitt drew from his Urban Shield and Crisis Intervention training to safely end a nearly four hour negotiation with the subject who was later sent to the hospital for psychiatric treatment.

Congratulations, Sergeant Hazelitt! Job well done.

#mondaymotivation #protectandserve #lawenforcement

Today, Sheriff Ahern presented Sergeant Jeffery Hazelitt with a Commendation for the excellent leadership he displayed on April 6, 2021, when he and several deputies responded to a suicidal subject in crisis in Terminal 1 at Oakland’s International Airport. When Alameda County’s Community Assessment & Transportation Team was unable to respond, Sergeant Hazelitt drew from his Urban Shield and Crisis Intervention training to safely end a nearly four hour negotiation with the subject who was later sent to the hospital for psychiatric treatment.

Congratulations, Sergeant Hazelitt! Job well done.

#mondaymotivation #protectandserve #lawenforcement

05/01/2021

Last night around 10:30 p.m., our Eden Township Division deputies received a broadcast from Emergency Services Dispatch regarding an intoxicated subject who left a residence on Rainier Avenue in Hayward with two juveniles in the vehicle with him. Based on the safety risk to the juveniles inside the vehicle, deputies searched the area for the vehicle. Deputy Letica subsequently located the suspect vehicle at Hanks Liquors on Meekland Avenue. The suspect was located in the driver seat passed out with an open container of alcohol. Only one child was located inside the vehicle. Deputy Howard (pictured here) safely removed the child, who was unharmed, from the vehicle. Deputies responded to the Rainier Avenue address in an effort to locate the second child. The child was located safely inside the residence. During our investigation, we also determined that a felony domestic violence incident had occurred. The suspect was arrested for felony domestic, felony child endangerment and driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater.

#lawenforcement #acsocares #protectandserve #deputysheriff

04/29/2021

Some may say our training is over the top, too hard, maybe even unrealistic. We say train hard! Work hard! Be the best! We will never ask our recruits to do what we can’t or won’t.

JOIN ACSO! #WeAreHiring

#lawenforcement #deputysheriff #policework #trainhard #bethebest #joinacso

04/28/2021

No two days are the same at our Regional Training center. We train hard, but we also take time to enjoy the beautiful land and creatures in our surroundings.

Fun fact: Goats love cheerful facial expressions. They have a rich emotional life similar to humans. They love physical touch, smiley faces and are happy to be around their favorite person.

Recruit Training Officers Deputy Stillman, Sergeant Basilio and Deputy Kahoali’i (2nd photo: l-r) obviously enjoyed the moment as well.

#ACSORTC #trainhard #enjoynature #kindness #acsocares #joinourteam #wearehiring #lawenforcement #deputysheriff

04/26/2021

This is Deputy Anmole Kaur. She left a position as an explorer with another agency to become a cadet with us. Deputy Kaur saw everything we offer here at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and wanted a diverse law enforcement career. She graduated our 169th Academy a couple of months ago and, as you can see by the expression on her face, she knew she made the right choice.

#mondaymotivation #wearehiring #joinourteam #lawenforcement #deputysheriff #wehavemore #wehavethebest #joinacso

04/21/2021

We are proud of our Regional Training Center (RTC), which provides education and training to our staff and outside agencies throughout our region and beyond. No duty is more urgent than the training that goes into the work we do in law enforcement. We could not do it without these fabulous people who work behind the scene to keep our RTC going day after day.

In honor of Administrative Professionals Day, we want to acknowledge and thank them (featured here with Lieutenant Justin Miguel at the rear of the photo) for everything they do to support us, our recruits and our guest agencies.

We have great administrative professionals throughout our agency. They all make us better!!

Solo photos in order: Sonya Lamb, Lynn Frost, Dionne Santoro, Jenna Hazelwood, Mike Pereira and Anne Espinoza.

#administrativeprofessionalsday #trainhard #trainingmatters #weloveourstaff #weappreciateourstaff #acso #lawenforcement

04/19/2021

A smile goes a long way! It’s in their eyes. #mondaymotivation

Sheriff’s Technicians Jerilyn Martens (left) and Ashley Minkin work in our Ready Room at the Santa Rita Jail. They greet deputies at the beginning/end of their shifts; they check equipment in/out; and, many days they even have sweet treats to share with staff. They’re pretty awesome!

2nd photo: Deputy Jason Dorrance

04/17/2021

Update: Miss Kitty has been adopted!

Happy #Caturday from our East County Animal Shelter! My name is Miss Kitty, and I’m looking for a new home! I’m a 5 year old spayed female, with a pretty tuxedo coat. I currently weigh 19 lbs, and I’m looking for a home where I will be kept indoors only. I’m available for adoption at the East County Animal Shelter, located at 4595 Gleason Drive in Dublin, CA. If you’re interested in meeting me, please contact the shelter at 925-803-7040. The shelter is currently open from 12 pm to 4 pm daily.

04/17/2021

For Immediate Release:

Officer Involved Shooting:

FAIRVIEW DISTRICT (Unincorporated Hayward)-About 4:00am, patrol deputies responded to the 24900 block of Second St. A male suspect armed with a loaded handgun attempted to shoot a deputy. The suspect fired multiple rounds and one of the bullets grazed the head of our deputy. Deputies returned fire and killed the suspect.

About 3:40am, We were called to the scene by multiple callers who stated a man was threatening and confronting them with a gun. Deputies established a perimeter and searched the area on foot. The suspect had a considerable period of time to think about his actions before he opened fire on our deputies.

The suspect is a 26 year old Filipino male with an extensive and violent criminal history for shootings, assaults, robbery, weapons, burglary and auto theft.

Detectives and Crime Lab personnel are on scene collecting evidence and speaking with witnesses.

We are extremely fortunate that our deputies and members of the community were not killed.

We are in the process of notifying the deceased suspects family. We will release his name after that time.

Sgt. Ray Kelly
Public Information Officer

04/16/2021

As we wrap up #nationalpublicsafetytelecommunicationsweek here’s a flash back into our Emergency Services Dispatch (ESD) archives for a Then v. Now moment. Times have changed. Technology has changed. The hard work and dedication of our ESD staff has not. And we are thankful for that!

#Dispatchers #dispatchlife #firstresponders #dedication #thenandnow #acso

04/15/2021

Our Regional Training Center staff are having some fun with #nationalhighfiveday (observed on the third Thursday of every April). It does look a bit different this year, however: high five, sanitize, repeat.

#lovethisplace #acso #wearefamily #havefun #workfun

04/15/2021

Runaway Missing Child

Runaway Missing Child

04/15/2021

One of the hardest things to do is to get humble people to allow you to show them appreciation or special attention of any kind. It’s #nationalpublicsafetytelecommunicationsweek and our behind the scenes All Stars from Emergency Services Dispatch (ESD) had to be persuaded to step in front of the camera for some well deserved recognition. Thanks for all you do for the public and our agency!

Additionally, we want to spotlight Brenda Bruner (34 years) and Rebecca Vigil (33 years) for three decades of service! Well done ladies!

Photos: (1st, l-r) - Jason Moy (Warrants), Johanna Smith (Warrants) and Rebecca Vigil (Records); (2nd, l-r) - Lena Wiggins (dispatch supervisor), Sandy Boyce (dispatch) and Brenda Bruner (ESD manager); and (3rd, l-r) Yvette Foster, Amy Bowles and Sandy Boyce (dispatch)

#dispatchers #dispatchlife #teamwork #firstresponders #dedication

04/14/2021

It’s still National Public Safety Telecommunications Week! Today we want to recognize Brenda Bruner, manager, Emergency Services Dispatch and some of the hard working members of our Records and Warrants Unit who field through thousands of requests per day. They are fast, efficient and professional. We appreciate them tremendously!

1st photo: Brenda Bruner
Photo grid (clockwise): Sheriff’s Technician Titus Taylor (Records), Sheriff’s Technician Christina Bauer (Records), Adriana Garcia (Warrants) and Donato Lara (Warrants).

#publicsafety #dispatch #Dispatchers #telecommunicationservices #firstresponders #lawenforcement #acsocares

04/13/2021

Another day, another group of fabulous ACSO dispatchers to showcase for National Public Safety Telecommunications Week! The care and patience that go into the job they do is nothing short of amazing. We appreciate them and everything they do for the communities we serve and the support they give to our staff.

Group photo (l-r): Gaby Braga, Amy Bowles, Dennis Parish and Greg Bernardi (dispatch supervisor)

#dispatchers #dispatchlife #teamwork #firstresponders #policework #protectandserve

04/13/2021

This week our Santa Rita Jail Civil Litigation and Special Investigations Units represented our agency virtually at the American Jail Association International Conference held (April 10-14) in Columbus, Ohio. Our investigators and support staff outlined policies, procedures and best practices for conducting thorough and efficient civil and criminal investigations in detentions and corrections settings. Both units are comprised of seasoned investigators who have many years of experience conducting investigations in patrol and detentions and corrections settings. It was truly an honor to have our agency invited to present to agencies from around the world.

Photos: Lieutenant Carrie Carone and Sheriff’s Technician Jennifer Solopow (Civil Litigation)

Lieutenant Gustavo Mora, Sergeant Dave McKaig, Detective Anthony Muñoz, Detective Kyle Patterson and Detective Ryan Sprague (Special Investigations Unit)

#leadership #lawenforcement #firstresponders #policework #investigators

04/12/2021

Meet Charlie’s other Angels! These are some of the fantastic people who work behind the scenes in law enforcement. We could not do what we do without our dispatchers. We appreciate them every day; but this week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, so they’re gonna get some extra special attention all week.

1st photo (l-r): Beth Rasmussen, LaShieka Robinson, Annie Keobounheung, Melissa McMaster, Traci Miles (dispatch supervisor) and Mags Wirkkala

#firstresponders #protectandserve #teamwork #dispatchers #dispatchlife #theyrock

04/10/2021

Today, Oakland City Councilmember (District 5) @noel.gallod5 invited our AC Transit Police Services deputies to a charity car wash at Fremont High School in Oakland to raise much needed funds to assist with medical expenses for Kika (Juan). Kika, a victim of gun violence, was left paralyzed from the waist down due to this tragedy. It was a pleasure to take part in the event. We wish Kika and his family well.

#acsocares #stoptheviolence #community #fundraiser #protectandserve

04/10/2021

It’s #NationalSiblingsDay

1st photo: Andrea (left) & Alisa Nederostek. Someone doesn’t belong in this photo, but we’re all family here, so🤷🏽‍♀️.

Bottom, right photo: Alexis (left) and Victor Perez-Rojas

Top, right photo: Stanley (left) and Prentice Howard

These siblings are bonded in love for one another and their love for helping others as law enforcement professionals.

#siblinglove #wearefamily #acsocares #joinourfamily #taketheoath

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It’s #NationalSiblingsDay

1st photo: Andrea (left) & Alisa Nederostek. Someone doesn’t belong in this photo, but we’re all family here, so🤷🏽‍♀️.

Bottom, right photo: Alexis (left) and Victor Perez-Rojas

Top, right photo: Stanley (left) and Prentice Howard

These siblings are bonded in love for one another and their love for helping others as law enforcement professionals.

#siblinglove #wearefamily #acsocares #joinourfamily #taketheoath

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04/08/2021

Lisa Fernandez on Twitter

More on the airport standoff from Sergeant Hazelitt who was on scene and leading the response.

https://twitter.com/ljfernandez/status/1380241208849563648?s=21

“EXCLUSIVE: Alameda County Sheriff's Sgt. Jeffery Hazelitt has been able to diffuse countless tense situations. But he has never cranked up the heat to force an erratic person to shed their clothes to rush in and sn**ch their weapon. Until Monday. https://t.co/UQQavv5dKi”

04/06/2021

Cold Case File

Cold Case File

04/06/2021

PRESS RELEASE

Oakland, CA - Today, 4/6/21, around 6:00 a.m., our Oakland Airport Police Services (APS) deputies responded to Terminal 1 to assist an individual having a mental health crisis. The subject had given a note indicating he needed help to an TSA employee. That employee promptly alerted APS deputies. Deputies arrived at the terminal and located a Black male in his late 30s to early 40s who appeared agitated. As deputies approached, the subject pulled a large, bladed knife from a backpack in his possession and held it to his throat.

Deputies, TSA and Port of Oakland staff worked quickly to evacuate the lobby of Terminal 1 and the terminal’s front curb area for public safety purposes. Members of our Crisis Intervention Unit arrived on scene within minutes and began negotiations with the subject.

After nearly four hours of de-escalation negotiations, the subject remained highly agitated and refused to cooperate with deputies. Ultimately, a taser was deployed. The subject was still able to maintain a firm grip on the knife during the deployment and raise it to his throat. A responding sergeant saw this and, after a brief struggle over the knife, was able to disarm the subject of the knife and detain him. During the struggle, the subject was able to graze his neck with the tip of the knife. He sustained a minor cut on his neck but was otherwise in good physical health and was taken to the hospital for treatment. No one else on scene was injured.

Deputies on the perimeter outside the terminal located an unoccupied, black SUV without a license plate parked just outside the terminal. We believed the vehicle was possibly connected to the subject after a piece of paper visible on its front seat also read “help.” During this incident, several airlines were impacted and initially people were not able to board their flights. We worked with airport staff to accommodate passengers and get that matter resolved as soon as time permitted.

As of now, we are still uncertain as to what caused the subject to experience the mental health crisis that unfolded this morning. We are, however, proud of the hard work, patience and collaborations between our staff, TSA, the Port of Oakland and the Oakland Police Department’s Public Information Officer.

Tya M. Modeste, Sergeant
Public Information Officer