2019 Citizens of Courage: Dylan Graham

After he and his student were kidnapped at gunpoint and forced into a car, this high school coach acted with bravery and quick thinking to disarm the kidnapper and allow both to escape safely. Meet Citizen of Courage Dylan Graham, in this video.

Meet the rest of the 2019 Citizens of Courage:

Donna Cooper

Dylan and Marisa Mabrito

Mark Lopez and Fernando Melendez

2019 Citizens of Courage: Donna Cooper

Victimized by an unlicensed dentist, Donna suffered significant injuries that required repeated corrective surgeries.  She cooperated with investigators and provided key testimony during trial. Meet Citizen of Courage Donna Cooper in this video.

Meet the rest of the 2019 Citizens of Courage:

Dylan Graham

Dylan and Marisa Mabrito

Mark Lopez and Fernando Melendez

More Than 300 Names Removed from Gang Injunctions

District Attorney Summer Stephan announced that 332 individuals have been removed from civil gang injunctions after a careful review of those who are no longer involved in crime or gangs. This video explains who qualifies and how they can get their name removed. [TWEET THIS]

Think Twice Before Checking in on Social Media

Did you know that one in 12 women will be victims of stalking at some point in their lives? Men make up a smaller, but equally victimized group. The DA’s Office has a stalking unit that focuses on prosecuting these crimes. Watch the video to learn more. [TWEET THIS]

Turning Graffiti into Art

See why this graffiti art display is hanging in the lobby of the DA’s Juvenile Division, in this video. [TWEET THIS]

[VER EN ESPAÑOL]

Meet Some of our New Deputy DAs

In January, 22 new Deputy District Attorneys were sworn in. Meet some of them in this video. [TWEET THIS]

Read more about them here.

[VER EN ESPAÑOL]

New Chief Investigator is Sworn In

He has 31 years of community-based law enforcement experience.  Meet Chief Investigator Jorge Duran, who was sworn in by District Attorney Summer Stephan this week. WATCH this video. [TWEET THIS]

[VER EN ESPAÑOL]

DA Vows Fair and Equal Justice at Swearing In

District Attorney Summer Stephan took her Oath of Office this week. In this video, she talks about her priorities as the County’s top law enforcement official the next four years. [TWEET THIS]

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]

[VIDEO EN ESPAÑOL, AQUÍ]

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.