The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is dedicated to the preservation of public safety by providing innovative and progressive service in partnership with the community.

Core Values

• Our principal mission is protection of life and property.
• Our employees are our most valued asset.
• We strive to maintain the highest level of public trust.
• We demand the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• We value community partnerships.
• We treat each other, and the community, with dignity and respect.
• We recognize diversity as a strength.
• We value personal and professional growth through education and training.
• We recognize the importance of investing in the future of our community's children.
• We recognize the importance of fiscal responsibility through performance-based management.