San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Department provides law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of San Luis Obispo County. The mission of the Department is to protect all life and property and to provide service, security and safety to the community.  Their vision is to be the most progressive and creative leaders within the law enforcement community and ensure our County remains one of the safest places to live and visit. 

Formed in 1850, the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's office is the largest and oldest law enforcement agency in the County with over 3,200 square miles.  The Department is responsible for the coroner services, the county jail, the  civil division and special investigations.  The county jail houses over 500 inmates.

The Special Investigations Units include Gang Task Force, Special Problems Unit, Narcotics Unit, Records and Warrants, Sheriff & EMS Dispatch Facility, Search and Rescue, the Posse Unit, Aero Squadron and Dive Team.

Below is a list of the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Patrol Stations.