Sheriffs Department

The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team is comprised of volunteers who work through the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department. The team conducts searches for missing persons throughout Contra Costa County, Calif. It also assists other search teams during mutual aid call outs. In addition, the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team assists with evidence searches at crime scenes and medical services at large public events, such as county fairs. The team supports a Neighborhood Emergency Response Team (NERT) that teaches volunteer groups to assist in the initial response to earthquakes and other disasters. The Contra Costa County Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team is located in Martinez, Calif.

Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a part of the government of Alameda County in California, which also operates planning, probation and information technology departments. Alameda County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency. It is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies and the American Correctional Association. The department provides patrolling and investigation services to the county s unincorporated areas. It also offers fish and game enforcement solutions. The department offers crime prevention and crisis intervention services. It additionally has been providing contracted police services to the City of Dublin in California since 1982. Alameda County Sheriff's Office manages a staff of more than 1,500 employees.

The Napa County Sheriff's Office started in the 1850s just after California became a state. The county lines changed several times before settling on its current boundaries. The first sheriff was elected in 1853. Since that time, there have been 25 sheriffs, with the last three being sheriff/coroners. The Napa County Sheriff's Office has its central location in Napa, Calif., and several substations in various parts of the county. The department has more than 110 employees. Napa County is located in one of California's most beautiful valleys, with a population of nearly 120,000 spread out over approximately 800 square miles. The valley's temperate climate allows residents to take advantage of recreational activities that are available, such as golfing, fishing, riding, hiking, camping, boating and other water sports. Other attractions include the hot springs resorts, Lake Berryessa (the largest man-made lake in California) and the famous Napa Valley wineries and vineyards. Within the county limits are several incorporated cities and towns. These include American Canyon, Napa, Yountville, St. Helena and Calistoga, Calif. The Napa County Sheriff's Office provides police services for American Canyon and Yountville.