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SUPPORT SERVICES DIVISION

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QUICK LINKS:     Criminal Records Telephone: (650) 363-4525 The repository for County Records and the official record keeper for the Sheriff's Office ("Custodian of Records"). Property and Evidence Telephone: (650) 599-1520 Receives and securely stores all incoming evidence taken into custody at crime scenes by Sheriff's Deputies. This Unit also provides employment fingerprinting services (LiveScan). Bureau of Professional Standards Telephone: (650) 363-4395. Citizen Complaints / Commendations, please call: (650) 363-4844 or (650) 363-4692. The functions of the Bureau of Professional Standards includes: candidate recruitment and background investigation; departmental personnel and payroll management; employee relations activities; investigation of complaints regarding officers and non-sworn employees; evaluation and certification of citizens requesting special permits; and internal administration of the employee disability program. Additionally, this Bureau is responsible for administration of all phases of departmental employee training including State-mandated Peace Officer Standards & Training Commission (POST), and Board of Corrections Standards & Training for Corrections (STC) training, as well as specialized instruction in a broad range of law enforcement functions and activities. In performing many of these functions, the Bureau works closely and effectively with staff from the Human Resources Department as well as the County Counsel. Fiscal Services Bureau Telephone: (650) 363-1842 Supports full service accounting, purchasing, and billings for the Sheriff's Office, special program funds, and several multi-jurisdictional joint powers organizations supported by the department. Technical Services / IT Projects - provides technological resources and support to the entire Sheriff's Office as well as other law enforcement agencies. For more information, please contact: Dennis Ryan, IT Manager at (650) 599-1749. Training Unit Telephone: (650) 363-4699 Manages and facilitates the training for over 600 sworn and civilian personnel. To aid in quality training, an agreement with the the San Mateo County Community College District to construct a new Law Enforcement Regional Training Academy has been formalized. The new Academy will be an added resource for training and recruiting of prospective Deputies and law enforcement professionals.