Big Bear, CA, May 23rd, 2016 - Big Bear Lake played host to numerous law enforcement agencies from around California and Arizona this week. The participating agencies took part in state of the art sonar training on Big Bear Lake. The training exercise was hosted by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies used the training sessions on the … [Read more...] about Sonar Training on Big Bear Lake
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Sheriff McMahon recognizes the Greatest of Gift Givers
Big Bear, CA, December 19th, 2015 - In this, the season of giving, San Bernadino County Sheriff John McMahon recognized 32 individuals for giving the ultimate gift in 2015; The gift of life. Both public employees and private citizens received The Sheriff's Lifesaving Award for acts of courage, wisdom, aid and mercy to those in need. These individuals are responsible for … [Read more...] about Sheriff McMahon recognizes the Greatest of Gift Givers
Hikers and Their Dog Rescued After Spending the Night On San Gorgonio
San Bernardino County, CA, December 16, 2015 - The holidays will be much happier for the families of two hikers and their dog who were rescued Sunday after spending the night in below zero temperatures in the San Gorgonio Wilderness. The San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner’s Department says 21 year old Tiffany Finne of Costa Mesa and 29 year old Kenny Pasten, attempted to … [Read more...] about Hikers and Their Dog Rescued After Spending the Night On San Gorgonio
Local Terrorist Threats Determined Not Credible
Big Bear, CA, December 6th, 2015 - The Big Bear Sheriff’s Station received information that a 16 year old male juvenile was making threats to cause injury and harm to persons at the local high school. Deputies made contact with the juvenile and determined the threats were not credible and that the subject did not have the means to carry out the reported threats. The male … [Read more...] about Local Terrorist Threats Determined Not Credible
First County Female Inmate Hand Crew Graduates Fire Training
San Bernardino County, CA, November 25, 2015 - San Bernardino County Sheriff John McMahon and Deputy Fire Chief Jim Johnstone have announced the graduation of the first County Female Inmate Hand Crew, the first such crew in the nation, known as Glen Helen Crew 15-9. After 8 weeks of training that began in July, with an initial curriculum in wildland fire suppression techniques, … [Read more...] about First County Female Inmate Hand Crew Graduates Fire Training