ABOUT SJSO
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department was established in 1849 and is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in California, serving over 750,000 residents in San Joaquin County. With a staff of over 800 personnel, the department provides essential services to protect and serve all citizens within its jurisdiction.
Mission Statement
The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to delivering quality service through the creation of partnerships with the people we serve.
All members of this department will carry out their duties and responsibilities in such a manner as to afford dignity, respect, and compassion to every individual with whom they come in contact.
With community partnerships as our foundation, we are driven by goals to enhance the quality of life, investigating problems as well as incidents, seeking solutions, and fostering a sense of security in communities and individuals. We nurture public trust by holding ourselves to the highest standards of performance and ethics.
Core Values
INTEGRITY
PROFESSIONALISM
HONOR
PARTNERSHIPS
RESPECT
COURAGE
DIGNITY
RESPECT
COURAGE
DIGNITY
Latest News
Community Engagement Meeting
You’re Invited to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office Community Engagement Meeting Where: Mokelumne Room at the Robert Cabral Agricultural Center, 2101 E Earhart Ave in Stockton When: Wednesday, September 9, 2023, from 6:00 PM-7:00 PM The purpose of this meeting will be to address any questions or concerns
In-Custody Death; 08/13/2023
William Henne, a 40-year-old white male, was found unresponsive in his cell in Medical Housing. Despite life-saving efforts, Henne was pronounced deceased at 5:22 pm, August 13, 2023.
Sheriff’s Office Looking for Bay Area Theft Victims
The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office has recovered several items of stolen property from a recent investigation. Potential victims are being sought to be reunited with their property.