From the Archives: The Stories of the SDSO
Discover captivating stories from the San Diego Sheriff's Office archives, showcasing moments of heroism, service, and history. Explore this growing collection to learn more about the people and events that shaped law enforcement in San Diego County.
Transportation Then and Now (1987)
History (up to 1987) of the Transportation unit – from touring cars to dedicated buses.
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: November 1987
Authors(s): Jim Seim
Incident Date: November 1987
The Underwater Search and Recovery Unit
The Sheriff’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit trains for difficult and dangerous diving challenges
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: May 1987
Authors(s): Dr. Mike Downs
Incident Date: May 1987
A Bargain at $3 per Day
SED and K9 units are trained to perform specialized searches for drugs and weapons
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: May1987
Authors(s): Russ Moore
Incident Date: May1987
K9
Training and use of patrol dogs at the Encinitas Station in 1987
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: March 1987
Authors(s): Sgt. F.R. Brown
Incident Date: March 1987
Jail Investigation and Fugitive Detail
Operations in the Jail Investigations and Fugitive Detail unit in 1986
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: January 1987
Authors(s): Jeremiah Anderson
Incident Date: January 1987
Descanso Fire Exercise
Descanso conducts a realistic exercise simulating a fire in an inmate cabin area
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: January 1987
Authors(s): Steve Seavello
Incident Date: October 6, 1986
The IB Station
The transition from a City PD to Sheriff’s contract services in 1983 wasn’t always smooth
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: November 1986
Authors(s): Silver Star Staff
Incident Date: March 1983
ASTREA Respond!
ASTREA is called out to assist in pursuing and capturing armed robbery suspects.
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: October1986
Authors(s): Milt Cherne
Incident Date: March 1, 1986
Airborne Law Enforcement
Background and the mission of ASTREA by Mike Williams in 1986
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: October1986
Authors(s): Mike Williams
Incident Date: October 1986
Whats it like up there?
A ride-along in an ASTREA helicopter
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: October1986
Authors(s): Gus Martin del Campo
Incident Date: October 1986
The Sheriff’s Posse
Sheriff John Duffy reflects on the history and role of the Sheriff’s Office
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: July 1986
Authors(s): John Duffy
Incident Date: July 1986
Academy Life
Academy life – then and now (well – 1986)
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: July 1986
Authors(s): Jeremiah Anderson
Incident Date: July 1986
Tactical Information from S.E.D.
A major tactical exercise doesn’t exactly go as planned.
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: February 1986
Authors(s): Steve Algya
Incident Date: December 1985
Can Helicopters Swim?
ASTREA almost finds out during a rescue off Coronado
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: February 1986
Authors(s): Rick Rains
Incident Date: December 1985
And To All A Good Night!
Just another Christmas Eve patrol for Deputy Jim Sein
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: December1985
Authors(s): Jim Sein
Incident Date: December 1985
Child Choking! Handle Code Three!
Deputy Les Brown responded to a Child Choking 911 call
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: June 1985
Authors(s): Les Brown
Incident Date: About 1978-1979
The Sheriff’s Museum in Old Town San Diego
The first formal Sheriff’s Museum operated in Old Town San Diego until 2022.
Source: Sheriff Magazine
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the California State Sheriff’s Association
Publication Date: October 2003
Authors(s): Chris Saunders
Incident Date: October 2003
Don Van Hooser – The First SDSO Museum
Don Van Hooser created the first San Diego Sheriff’s Museum
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: April 2008
Authors(s): Not cited
Incident Date: Multiple
A Real Flying Tiger
Milton Cherne became “Uncle Miltie” to the ASTREA Team
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: September 1985
Authors(s): Rick Rains
Incident Date: Multiple
Henry J. “Hank” Adams
Henry J. “Hank” Adams was a Deputy Sheriff, a U.S. Marine Corps Major, an FBI man, and Undersheriff of San Diego County
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: June 1985
Authors(s): Don Van Hooser and Ray Kanagy
Incident Date: Multiple
Two for one… (and other true diving tales from SED)
S.E.D. retrieving victims, and finding a second stolen vehicle while retrieving the first one.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: December 1987
Authors(s): Mike Downs, photos by Derek Clark
Incident Date: Late 1987
Looking at the “1911 Jail” – From the Inside
Looking back at the old “1911 Jail” in 1985.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: April 1985
Authors(s): Larry Carlin
Incident Date: Multiple
What’s so Special about S.E.D.?
Requirements and qualifications for S.E.D., training, roles and support to the rest of the SDSO.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Scott McClintock
Incident Date: September 1985
Under the Sea with S.E.D.
The S.E.D. dive team recovery of bodies following a tragic accident in Tijuana at Rodriguez Reservoir in September 1985, plus information on training and other incidents.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): John Pokorny
Incident Date: September 1985
The Bomb and Arson Unit
Background and training involved in the Bomb and Arson unit.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Conrad Grayson
Border Crimes Prevention Unit
How the Sheriff’s S.E.D. unit works in participations with the U.S. Border Patrol to help prevent and resolve crimes at our Southern Border.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): S.E.D. Staff
Incident Date: Multiple
Code 11 – SWAT Call-Out
A SWAT incident call-out described by one of the SWAT officers involved.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Steve Algya
Incident Date: Unknown
SWAT and a Little Bit More – History of S.E.D.
A history of the Special Enforcement Detail, starting with SWAT and expansion to additional roles.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Lt. Bill Sullivan
Incident Date: Multiple
Golf Course Gunfight
Following a bank robbery in Solana Beach, Deputy Terry Lawson pursued the robbers. After a car chase, he quickly captured one and then followed and engaged the second in an extended gunfight on the Morgan Run Golf Course.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted with permission of the DSA
Publication Date: July-Sept 2024
Authors(s): Clyde Kodadek
Incident Date: June 1, 1999
Transportation Then and Now (1987)
History (up to 1987) of the Transportation unit – from touring cars to dedicated buses.
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: November 1987
Authors(s): Jim Seim
Incident Date: November 1987
The Underwater Search and Recovery Unit
The Sheriff’s Underwater Search and Recovery Unit trains for difficult and dangerous diving challenges
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: May 1987
Authors(s): Dr. Mike Downs
Incident Date: May 1987
A Bargain at $3 per Day
SED and K9 units are trained to perform specialized searches for drugs and weapons
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: May1987
Authors(s): Russ Moore
Incident Date: May1987
Jail Investigation and Fugitive Detail
Operations in the Jail Investigations and Fugitive Detail unit in 1986
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: January 1987
Authors(s): Jeremiah Anderson
Incident Date: January 1987
Descanso Fire Exercise
Descanso conducts a realistic exercise simulating a fire in an inmate cabin area
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: January 1987
Authors(s): Steve Seavello
Incident Date: October 6, 1986
The IB Station
The transition from a City PD to Sheriff’s contract services in 1983 wasn’t always smooth
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: November 1986
Authors(s): Silver Star Staff
Incident Date: March 1983
ASTREA Respond!
ASTREA is called out to assist in pursuing and capturing armed robbery suspects.
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: October1986
Authors(s): Milt Cherne
Incident Date: March 1, 1986
Airborne Law Enforcement
Background and the mission of ASTREA by Mike Williams in 1986
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: October1986
Authors(s): Mike Williams
Incident Date: October 1986
Whats it like up there?
A ride-along in an ASTREA helicopter
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: October1986
Authors(s): Gus Martin del Campo
Incident Date: October 1986
The Sheriff’s Posse
Sheriff John Duffy reflects on the history and role of the Sheriff’s Office
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: July 1986
Authors(s): John Duffy
Incident Date: July 1986
Academy Life
Academy life – then and now (well – 1986)
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: July 1986
Authors(s): Jeremiah Anderson
Incident Date: July 1986
Tactical Information from S.E.D.
A major tactical exercise doesn’t exactly go as planned.
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: February 1986
Authors(s): Steve Algya
Incident Date: December 1985
Can Helicopters Swim?
ASTREA almost finds out during a rescue off Coronado
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: February 1986
Authors(s): Rick Rains
Incident Date: December 1985
And To All A Good Night!
Just another Christmas Eve patrol for Deputy Jim Sein
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: December1985
Authors(s): Jim Sein
Incident Date: December 1985
Child Choking! Handle Code Three!
Deputy Les Brown responded to a Child Choking 911 call
Source: Silver Star Magazine / Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Publication Date: June 1985
Authors(s): Les Brown
Incident Date: About 1978-1979
The Sheriff’s Museum in Old Town San Diego
The first formal Sheriff’s Museum operated in Old Town San Diego until 2022.
Source: Sheriff Magazine
Attribution: Reprinted by permission of the California State Sheriff’s Association
Publication Date: October 2003
Authors(s): Chris Saunders
Incident Date: October 2003
Don Van Hooser – The First SDSO Museum
Don Van Hooser created the first San Diego Sheriff’s Museum
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: April 2008
Authors(s): Not cited
Incident Date: Multiple
A Real Flying Tiger
Milton Cherne became “Uncle Miltie” to the ASTREA Team
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: September 1985
Authors(s): Rick Rains
Incident Date: Multiple
Henry J. “Hank” Adams
Henry J. “Hank” Adams was a Deputy Sheriff, a U.S. Marine Corps Major, an FBI man, and Undersheriff of San Diego County
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: June 1985
Authors(s): Don Van Hooser and Ray Kanagy
Incident Date: Multiple
Two for one… (and other true diving tales from SED)
S.E.D. retrieving victims, and finding a second stolen vehicle while retrieving the first one.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: December 1987
Authors(s): Mike Downs, photos by Derek Clark
Incident Date: Late 1987
Looking at the “1911 Jail” – From the Inside
Looking back at the old “1911 Jail” in 1985.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: April 1985
Authors(s): Larry Carlin
Incident Date: Multiple
What’s so Special about S.E.D.?
Requirements and qualifications for S.E.D., training, roles and support to the rest of the SDSO.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Scott McClintock
Incident Date: September 1985
Under the Sea with S.E.D.
The S.E.D. dive team recovery of bodies following a tragic accident in Tijuana at Rodriguez Reservoir in September 1985, plus information on training and other incidents.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): John Pokorny
Incident Date: September 1985
The Bomb and Arson Unit
Background and training involved in the Bomb and Arson unit.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Conrad Grayson
Border Crimes Prevention Unit
How the Sheriff’s S.E.D. unit works in participations with the U.S. Border Patrol to help prevent and resolve crimes at our Southern Border.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): S.E.D. Staff
Incident Date: Multiple
Code 11 – SWAT Call-Out
A SWAT incident call-out described by one of the SWAT officers involved.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Steve Algya
Incident Date: Unknown
SWAT and a Little Bit More – History of S.E.D.
A history of the Special Enforcement Detail, starting with SWAT and expansion to additional roles.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Courtesy of the DSA
Publication Date: May 1986
Authors(s): Lt. Bill Sullivan
Incident Date: Multiple
Golf Course Gunfight
Following a bank robbery in Solana Beach, Deputy Terry Lawson pursued the robbers. After a car chase, he quickly captured one and then followed and engaged the second in an extended gunfight on the Morgan Run Golf Course.
Source: Silver Star, Deputy Sheriffs’ Association
Attribution: Reprinted with permission of the DSA
Publication Date: July-Sept 2024
Authors(s): Clyde Kodadek
Incident Date: June 1, 1999