“Following The Law And Enforcing It, For Your Safety And Ours”
Message from the Sheriff
Sheriff David Richards
"Welcome to the official website of the Los Santos County Sheriff's Office! I have enjoyed leading the brave men and women that serve to protect the citizens who choose to make this community their home as well as the many visitors that frequent our beautiful county. Los Santos is home to approximately 13 million residents. Deputies Patrol 890 square miles which includes 2 major ports. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for Law Enforcement services in the unincorporated areas of the county as well as assisting the local agencies within the incorporated areas. Together We and the Community we serve are striving to make our Community a better place for everyone."
Mission Statement
The men and women of the Sheriff’s Office are committed to making Los Santos County a safer place to live, work, and play. All members of our agency will employ effective Community Policing strategies, with a focus on solving problems that lead to crimes in our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces. We will strive to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens. This Mission will be accomplished by building a partnership with the community we serve, maintaining high standards of accountability, and proactively but fairly enforcing our laws. We are dedicated to building a strong relationship and being united with our community.
Core Value's
Integrity
We do the right thing even in the most challenging situations. We hold ourselves and coworkers accountable to be honest, trustworthy, responsible, and ethical. Integrity is our moral compass against corruption
Honor
We serve with honor and integrity through our actions, conduct, and job performance even at personal cost. We constantly strive toward ever-rising standards. We come to work each day with a positive attitude.
Courage
We are courageous not just physically in the face of danger but also morally in our ability to make the right choice even when the decision is unpopular or others cannot or will not act.
Fairness
We will be courteous, just, and impartial in all of our interactions. We will respect law and order and the individual. We will apply our knowledge and experience for the best advantage of all concerned. We will treat everyone with dignity and our decisions shall be made without personal favor.
Respect
We value each other, all citizens as well as different points of view regardless of race, gender, appearance, individual beliefs or lifestyles.
Inclusion
We believe in the inherent worth and dignity of all people. We commit to creating authentic relationships and aspire to recognize, understand and value all aspects of diversity in our county.
