San Bernardino County took a significant step towards improving public safety in Muscoy by assigning two deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to patrol and respond to law enforcement needs in the community.
During an unveiling event earlier this month, San Bernardino County Fifth District Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. officially introduced the newly assigned deputies to numerous enthusiastic residents at Muscoy Elementary School. The event allowed attendees to engage with the deputies and learn more about how the county is supporting Muscoy.
Energizing the crowd, Supervisor Baca, Jr. emphasized, “These deputies are here to protect you, your families and your children. It’s important to know them, build relationships and work together to make Muscoy stronger, safer and more connected.”
Muscoy’s two new deputies are among 18 unincorporated patrol deputy positions approved by the Board of Supervisors in the 2022-23 county budget.
San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Captain Ryan Collins also addressed the attendees, saying, “The county [unincorporated] areas are traditionally underserved due to funding challenges, but this is a marked change.”
As an unincorporated area, Muscoy has historically lacked a municipal police force; the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and California Highway Patrol (CHP) were responsible for responding to law enforcement calls in the area. However, this dynamic often resulted in coverage gaps and long 911 response times for the community’s 10,000 residents.
The deputies are highly trained to handle complex situations and maintain the highest standards of professionalism with the community. Captain Collins elaborated on the rigorous training that Sheriff’s deputies undergo, which includes a 28-week academy and an additional 17-week field training program.
A student, Natalia Resendiz, praised the initiative and said, “The Sheriff [deputies who were] presented… they are going to be the ones overlooking this community. They’re going to be the ones protecting us kids. It makes us feel safe… to know our Sheriff’s Deputies.”
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