Sheriff Stan Sniff Swearing-In, January 3, 2011

Sheriff Stan Sniff

Sheriff Sniff has served as the 13th Sheriff of Riverside County since October 2, 2007. At his 2011 swearing-in ceremony, Sheriff Stan Sniff discussed the economic challenges facing law enforcement in Riverside County.

About the Sheriff's Department

Riverside County, created in 1893 from portions of San Bernardino and San Diego counties, is the fourth-largest in the state of California covering over 7,200 square miles with a staff of over 3,000 dedicated men and women.

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department cover this expanse of southern California and are dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership and loyalty.

Core Services

First Responders - 24/7 uniformed first responders to handle calls for service from the public
Police Services for 17 of 26 cities and 1 tribal community
Search and Rescue - 24/7 responsibilities countywide
Emergency Response - 24/7 law enforcement emergency response for disasters and terrorist attacks countywide
Mutual Aid Coordination for law enforcement resources countywide
Enforce Criminal Law on tribal lands
Jail System - Operate and maintain a countywide jail system to serve all agencies and our local courts
Court Services - Court security and civil service countywide
Coroner-Public Administrator responsibilities countywide
Joint Task Force - Lead agency for federal, state, and local integration of joint task force efforts

Mission Statement

"The protection of the public safety is the first responsibility of local government and local officials have an obligation to give priority to the provision of adequate public safety services."
California Constitution Article 13, Sec. 35. (2)

In partnership with the public, we serve to protect the public by the suppression and prevention of crime, and the reduction of criminal recidivism; and,

Perform all mandates of the Office of Sheriff as provided in the U.S. Constitution and laws of the State of California, including the investigation and enforcement of violations of federal and state laws and local ordinances in a fair and reasonable manner; and,

Serve the superior and municipal courts by providing court security, service of civil process, and execution of lawful orders of the court; and,

Maintain the county jails and prisoners committed therein as prescribed by law in a fair and humane manner.

Sheriff's Department

Riverside Sheriff's Stations

Non-Emergency Numbers

Toll Free:	800-950-2444
West:	951-776-1099
Central:	951-776-1099
East - Coachella:	760-836-3215
East - Blythe:	760-921-7900
Moreno Valley:	951-247-8700
Temecula:	951-696-4357
Emergency - Dial 911