Enforcement Operations Bureau - Homeland Security Division

The Homeland Security Division falls under The Enforcement Operations Bureau. The Enforcement Operations Bureau has several other divisions, the Patrol Division, Investigations Division, Crime Prevention Unit, Special Operations Division and Other Teams & Units. Chief Deputy John Darling is in charge of the Enforcement Operations Bureau, and Captain Charles Monarque serves as the Bureau Captain.

This Division is newly created in the Sheriff’s Office. Its mission is the management and oversight of Homeland Security grants and associated activities involving Homeland Security, terrorism, emergency management and disaster preparedness. The Division Commander will coordinate with State and Federal offices of Homeland Security, and will also serve as the Office’s primary liaison for Mutual Aid. This Division also includes:

Vehicle Maintenance Coordinator: Working under the direction of the Division Commander, the Vehicle Coordinator is responsible for a fleet of approximately 225 vehicles. The Coordinator is responsible for making sure that each of the vehicles is maintained in good running order, and that they meet all maintenance or repair schedules. The Coordinator facilitates the specifications, systematic upgrading and ordering process for vehicles as well as the communications and emergency equipment they require.

Monterey County Gang Task Force – This is a grant funded anti-gang task force staffed by personnel from the Sheriff’s Office, the Salinas Police Department and the California Highway Patrol. A Salinas Police Department Commander manages the task force. Sheriff’s Office personnel assigned to the Task Force include a sergeant, four deputies, a Crime Analyst and a Records Specialist II.

Criminal Intelligence Specialist: Primary duties are to collect, evaluate and disseminate timely intelligence information, as well as analyze criminal activity information in support of other Divisions. The CIS also manages and monitors the sex offender registration program, as well as the arson, gang and narcotics registration programs.