Juvenile Smuggling Prevention
Teenagers in the South Bay are being recruited to smuggle dangerous drugs that could land them in jail…or end up killing them. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
She has supported 45 victims
She has volunteered over 200 hours of service and helped 45 victims this year. Meet one of our Court Dog Program volunteers and her canine partner, who was recently recognized for her incredible support, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Learn more about the Court Dog Program, here.
Exploring Their Options
Hundreds of teenagers got an inside look at police work during the annual Explorer Academy. The unique program is organized by various local law enforcement, including the DA’s Office, and it’s building bridges between cops and the community. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
DA Receives Pro Patria Award
The DA’s Office recently received a prestigious award from the Department of Defense for support of Reserve Military Employees. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Read more about this award, here.
Splitting Time
Did you know that sometimes a judge will ‘split’ a defendant’s sentence—meaning part of it is served in custody and part of it out of custody. See how the DA’s Office is leading the state in creatively supervising people with split sentences to help them to not re-offend, in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Hate Crime Victim Turns Hate Crime Prosecutor
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the District Attorney is highlighting compelling stories from DA employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Today, meet Deputy District Attorney Leonard Trinh who prosecutes hate crimes and was once a victim of a hate crime himself. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
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Reaching Out to Homeless Victims
The DA’s Office is reaching out to San Diego’s homeless population to offer victim services they may not know exist. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
Prosecutor Inspired After Becoming a Victim of Violent Crime
In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are highlighting District Attorney employees and what inspired them to pursue a career in public service. Meet Deputy District Attorney Fanny Yu, who was inspired by a personal experience that almost ended her life. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]
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Regional Leadership Institute Wins Award
The District Attorney’s Office was just recognized with the Achievement Award for its Regional Leadership Institute, from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. The Regional Leadership Institute is a collaboration with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to train law enforcement leaders “from the inside out.” WATCH the video to learn what it’s all about. Read more about the award, here. [TWEET THIS]
San Diego DA and Los Angeles DA Join Forces to Tackle Mental Health Issues
About 30 percent of inmates in San Diego County jails take medication for a mental health issue and nearly 40 percent of the homeless population reports having mental health issues. District Attorney Summer Stephan brought the community together to tackle these issues. Watch more in this video. [TWEET THIS]