Enforcement Operations Bureau - Homeland Security Division

The Homeland Security Division falls under The Enforcement Operations Bureau. The Enforcement Operations Bureau has several other divisions: Patrol Division, Special Operations Division, Investigations Division, Narcotics Division, and Crime Prevention Unit. 

The Homeland Security Division's mission is the management and oversight of Homeland Security grants and associated activities involving Homeland Security, terrorism, emergency management and disaster preparedness. The Division Commander coordinates with State and Federal offices of Homeland Security, and serves as the Office’s primary liaison for Mutual Aid. This Division also includes:

Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator: Working under the direction of the Division Commander, the Vehicle Coordinator is responsible for a fleet of approximately 225 vehicles. The Coordinator is responsible for making sure that each of the vehicles is maintained in good running order, and that they meet all maintenance or repair schedules. The Coordinator facilitates the specifications, systematic upgrading and ordering process for vehicles as well as the communications and emergency equipment they require.

Monterey County Gang Task Force: This is a grant funded anti-gang task force staffed by personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, the Salinas Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. A Salinas Police Department Commander manages the task force. Sheriff’s Office personnel assigned to the Task Force include a sergeant, four deputies, and a Criminal Intelligence Specialist. 

Criminal Intelligence Specialist: Primary duties are to collect, evaluate and disseminate timely intelligence information, as well as analyze criminal activity information in support of other Divisions. The CIS also manages and monitors the sex offender registration program, as well as the arson, gang and narcotics registration programs.

Bomb Squad: The Sheriff’s Bomb Squad is trained and equipped to handle explosive and other hazardous devices throughout the county. This is a collateral assignment for the team members which include a sergeant, two deputies and one detective.

Sheriff's Tactical Airborne Response (STAR Unit):  The STAR unit is the Sheriff's Office helicopter that offers air support to Sheriff's deputies and other agencies. One Deputy is assigned full-time to this unit as a Tactical Flight Officer. One deputy, two sergeants and the Division Commander all serve as back-up TFO's. 

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