RSO Roundup

They are often the most heartbreaking cases our investigators encounter. The Sexual Assault Child Abuse (SACA) Unit does the tough work of protecting the most vulnerable members of our community. Sheriff Bianco sits down with Deputy District Attorney Daima Calhoun to find out how the Sheriff’s Office and the DA’s Office are working together to bring justice to young victims of abuse.

You asked, they answered. In this Fentanyl follow up episode, Sheriff Bianco and Investigator Peters answer your questions about the Fentanyl crisis.

Making arrests and capturing the criminals is just part of the process when we are seeking justice. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office does the tough work of prosecuting offenders. But did you know that the DA’s office is also involved in schools, intervention, and crime prevention? In today’s RSO Roundup, we talk with District Attorney Mike Hestrin to find out the major role his office plays in public safety.

It’s never too late to start a new adventure or take on a new challenge. That includes joining our team! In addition to newcomers to law enforcement, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department offers great opportunities for “laterals” or members from other agencies. In today’s RSO Roundup, one of our Background Investigators reveals what it takes to become a deputy or correctional officer, and the mistakes people make when they apply.

The right to carry guns, responsibly! RSO is here for you if you choose to apply for a Concealed Carry Weapons (CCW) permit. In today’s RSO Roundup, Sheriff Bianco breaks down the process, reveals what it takes to get issued a permit, and your responsibility as a gun owner.

Behind bars, many of our inmates are doing more than just serving time. Our Sheriff’s Inmate Training and Education Bureau (SITE-B) partners with county agencies to help keep inmates from returning to jail through education, training, and drug rehabilitation programs. In this week’s RSO Roundup, find out what’s being done to turn lives around.

An amount the size of a grain of sand can kill you. Our community is facing an epidemic that’s only getting worse. Fentanyl addiction destroys lives no matter your race, socio-economic background, or education. In this must-see RSO Roundup, tough talk about this dilemma. We reveal what parents, schools, and every member of our community needs to know about the fentanyl crisis.

Do you know a teenager who needs a physical and mental challenge while learning the value of teamwork? Look no further than the Riverside County Sheriff Explorer Program. Our explorers get hands-on experience and a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. In today’s RSO Roundup, one of our former explorers turned deputy talks about how the program changed his life.

They’re ready to go at a moment’s notice to respond to any critical situation developing in our county. The Special Enforcement Bureau (SEB) is made up of specialized and advanced training personnel. Now, more than ever, we rely on their special skills. In this RSO Roundup, find out when we call SEB out to a scene and how they keep our community safe.

They are together 24/7 - more than partners, they are family. Our K9 handlers and dogs are a crucial part of our mission to keep Riverside County safe. Our K9s quickly track down drugs and people, saving deputies time when seconds count.

In this episode of RSO Roundup, meet K9 Corporal Allert and his partner K9 Grady.