Three Out of Six Patrol Squads Fall Below Minimum Staffing Levels in Last Night’s SB Sheriff’s Patrol Coverage
Half of the six patrol squads deployed by the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Department patrol assignments fell below minimum staffing levels in last night’s patrol coverage, according to “Beat Sheets” recorded by the Sheriff’s Office dispatchers. Sheriff’s patrols in Goleta, Carpentaria and Santa Maria areas fell short of the minimum staffing levels required for the safety of patrol deputies and residents calling for assistance.
