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MISSION STATEMENT

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OUR MISSION IS TO . . . Protect life and property and preserve the public peace. Enforce state laws and County ordinances. Prevent crime. Support positive youth development. Apprehend criminals, supervise and care for incarcerated prisoners. Coordinate emergency services. Process civil actions. Provide security for the Courts, Health Services, County employees, SamTrans/Caltrain, and the public visiting the County facilities. The Sheriff's Office is committed to providing effective professional law enforcement services in a humane and cost-efficient manner, while supporting positive development within our communities and our youth population.