Sheriff
San Diego County, California
Sheriff Martinez has served the residents of San Diego County and the Sheriff's Department since 1985. Sheriff Martinez worked her way through the ranks and as Undersheriff managed the day-to-day operations of the department. She was elected Sheriff in 2022.
Sheriff Martinez is responsible for providing law enforcement services to 4,200 square miles of unincorporated San Diego County, nine contract cities, 18 Indian Reservations, seven jails, and security for the court houses. She oversees the department's $1.2 billion budget and more than 4,700 authorized employees.
Sheriff Martinez has Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration. She holds several POST Certificates including a basic, advanced, supervisory and management POST and is a graduat of the California POST Command College. Sheriff Martinez attended the National Sheriff's Institute and is a member of several professional organizations. Sheriff Martinez is a San Diego native and committed to public safety.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
8:15 AM – 9:30 AM PST
