Archived Press Releases & Public Announcements

Note: The Current Press Releases and Announcements are posted on our home page.

2010:

• Update on a local organ donation from the California Transplant Donor Network read more

• Consulado General de Mexico, San Jose CA donates books to the Monterey County Jail Library read more

• California Emergency Management Agency (CALEMA) grant awarded to the Narcotics Enforcement Unit, County of Monterey, to add an officer from the Seaside Police Department to the NEUCOM read more

• Monterey County Coroner's Annual Report for 2009 released read more

• Inmates graduate from Forklift Training Program read more

• Monterey County Adult Detention Facility receives two year accreditation from the Institute for Medical Quality...read more  view certificate  view presentation photo read press release

•  The Monterey County Peace Officer’s Association honored Cmdr. Tracy Brown and Deputy Ted Brown  (Father and Son) for their lifesaving efforts at a house fire.  Read more...   See Photo...

• Sheriff Commander Ken Anderson completes Master Instructor Course read more
• Safe Kids Monterey County Joins National Health and Safety Partners to Eliminate “Forgotten Child” Deaths read more
• Safe Kids Monterey County Reminds Parents that March 14-20 is National Poison Prevention Week read more

2009:

• Monterey County Sheriff’s Coroners Division, in partnership with local hospitals and organ donor networks...
• The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office would like to warn the public about what is commonly referred to as a “Border Line Scam” (money is wired outside the border of the USA, frequently to Canada...Read More
• Fall Safety Tips
• Awards Ceremony honors Monterey County Deputies. Read more...
• Bryson Fire Update August 27 2009
• Deputy Ruben Sanchez retires
• French Tourist Press Release April 30, 2009
• New Employee Sworn in January 20, 2009
• New Employees Sworn in January 5, 2009
• Installation of new officers for the NAACP, Monterey County Chapter

• Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces the Deputy of the Year 2008

2008:

• The Office of the Sheriff County of Monterey Annual Teddy Bear Drive

• Carmel River Cub Scout Den Visit Sheriff

• Click Here for Holiday Safety Tips

• Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces Promotion Ceremony

• Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces Promotion/Retirement (photo)

• Sheriff Kanalakis Implements Project Lifesaver

• Anti-gang initiative qualifies for November ballot

• Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces New Hire 08/10/2008

• Precious Pals

• The Monterey County Sheriff's Department announces new Tactical Airborne Response Helicopter is ready for action.

• Updated Sheriff Mike Kanalakis is pleased to announce that the cities of Soledad and Seaside have been invited to join the Monterey County Joint Gang Task Force in the coming year

• Sheriff Mike Kanalakis announces upcoming Peace Officer Standards and Training (PO.S.T)

• Community Meeting on Proposed Monterey County Secure Reentry Facility

• 06/23/2008 Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces New Hires

• 05/27/08 - Swearing In

• 05/12/08 - Public Notices, New Employee

• 02/04/08 - Sheriff Kanalakis welcomes new staff to the Sheriff's Office

• 01/15/08 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces Promotion Ceremony

• 01/07/08 - Several new promotions have been announced

• 01/07/08 - Sheriff Kanalakis swears in a new Deputy Sheriff

2007:

• 11/29/07 - There is a new Gang Task Force web site online...check it out!

• 11/29/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces the Swearing-in of New Deputy Sheriff Recruit

• 11/13/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces New hire of Deputy Sheriff-Recruit

• 11/07/07 - The 2007 Deputy of the Year for the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has been announced

• 11/07/07 - Congratulations to the Monterey County Sheriff's Office 2007 Employee of the Year

• 11/05/07 - Captain Ray McLaughlin Promoted to Custody Operations Bureau Chief Deputy Effective December 29, 2007

• 11/05/07 - Custody Enforcement Bureau Chief Deputy Norbert “Bert” Liebersbach is Retiring

• 11/07/07 - California Law Enforcement Records and Support Personnel Day

• 10/30/07 - The Sheriff's Office Employee of the Month for October has been announced

• 10/15/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces the Swearing-in of Two New Deputy Sheriff’s

• 10/11/07 - Three Deputy Sheriff's Receive Prestigious Awards

• 10/01/07 - The Sheriff Hires 2 More New Professional Staff Employees

• 10/01/07 - The Sheriff's Office Employee of the Month for September has been announced

• 09/27/07 - Commander Greg Clark receives the Coroner’s Association
  “Manager of the Year” Award

• 09/25/07 - The Sheriff's Citizen's Academy has Returned and is Now Available for Monterey County Residents

• 09/17/07 - Sheriff Kanalakis Announces New Sheriff's Office Employees

• 09/14/07 - It's Time for the 'Best in the West" SWAT Competition!

• 07/23/07 - The Sheriff Proudly Announces Four New Employees

• 07/05/07 - Sheriff Kanalakis Presents a Plaque of Appreciation to Retired Detective Stephen Tremper Jr.

• 06/12/07 - Sheriff Kanalakis Announces Promotion for Deputy Erika Kaye to Custody Operations Bureau Sergeant

• 05/24/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces New Hires Of Deputy Sheriffs

• 05/18/07 - The Sheriff Congratulates our Recent Academy Graduates

• 05/18/07 - Employees Sworn in May 2007

• 04/11/07 - Sheriff Kanalakis is proud to announce the promotion of three personnel

• 03/21/07 - New Employees Sworn in the month of March

• 02/28/07 - Monterey County Sheriff's Deputies Benefit Association announces selections for Employees of the Month

• 02/26/07 - Monterey County Constable William Hardmount will be Added To The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial

• 02/20/07 - New Employees Sworn In By Sheriff Mike Kanalakis

• 02/02/07 - Deputy Scott Davis Receives Plaque from the Salinas Jaycees

• 01/19/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Sworn Into Office For Second Term

• 01/18/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces The Distribution Of Asset Forfeiture Funds

• 01/17/07 - Meet the First New Employees Sworn In for 2007

• 01/16/07 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis is Proud to Announce Promotions

  2006:

• 12/08/06 - 2006 Deputy of the Year Announced

• 12/26/06 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis To Be Sworn Into Office For Second Term

• 12/20/06 - Chief Deputy Mike Brassfield Retires

• 12/12/06 - Board of Supervisors Adopt Resolutions Commending Retirees

• 12/07/06 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces Promotions

• 11/08/06 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Congratulates Deputies at Welcome Home Troops Recognition

• 11/01/06 - Sheriff Announces New Lateral Peace Officer Hiring Process

• 10/31/06 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces the hiring of a former Monterey County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Scout

• 10/20/06 - K-9 Ballistic Vest Presentation to Monterey County Sheriff's Office On Thursday, October 26

• 10/16/06 - Monterey County Sheriff's Office Participates in International Walk to School Day on October 4

• 09/12/06 - Sheriff Kanalakis Announces Promotions of three personnel

• 09/14/06 - 3rd Generation Deputy Sheriff hired

• 09/29/06 - Career Expo Day October 14 in Monterey...Come Learn About Being A Sheriff Deputy!

• 09/23/06 - The Monterey County Sheriff's Office held its Third Annual Open House on September 23, 2006

• 08/22/06 - Sheriff Kanalakis welcomes three new employees and one returning employee

• 07/10/06 Three more employees sworn in by the Sheriff's Office

• 03/03/06 Five Employees Honored for Service Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

• 02/19/06 The Sheriff’s Office swore in seven new Deputy Sheriffs

• 01/23/06 Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces the Addition of Iris Scan Technology at the County Jail

• 01/17/06 Commander Rotations Beginning 01/21/06 Announced

  2005:

• 12/16/05 - Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Announces The Deputy Of The Year Award for 2005

• 11/28/05 - Promotion Announcement: Sgt. Teeter has been promoted to Commander of Special Operations
• 11/21/05 - The Sheriff's Annual Teddy Bear Drive is On!
• 11/14/05 -Sheriff Mike Kanalakis Receives the Prestigeous P.O.S.T Executive Certificate
• 11/18/05 - Deputy Tryouts Attract Women, Californian Article
• 11/18/05 - $6500 Reward for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspected vandals hitting the Monterey Peninsula
• 11/14/05 - The Sheriff's Office Announces the 4th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Donation Program
• 11/07/05 - Read The Local System Assessment Report Which Addresses Important Issues Involving The Monterey County Correctional Facilities)
• 10/30/05 - The Monterey County Sheriff's Office is Looking to Hire More Female Deputies...Watch the KION News Video For More Information
• 10/14/05 - Undersheriff Cuffney joins Creekbridge Elementary to support 'Walk to School Day
• 09/29/05 - The Sheriff Welcomes New Recruits
• 09/08/05 - Wanted for Murder: Raul Martin Sandoval Jr. - Please review the case details to try and help the Sheriff locate this at large criminal
• 08/22/05 - Sheriff welcomes new Staff and Deputy Recruits
• 07/12/05 - Escapee Sebastian Sanchez Update
• 07/11/05 - Sheriff Kanalakis Swears-In new Deputy and Deputy Recruits
• 04/25/05 - Sheriff's Advisory Council Receives Generous Donation
• 04/19/05 - Sheriff Kanalakis Announces Sergeant Promotion
• 04/05/05 - CAL PAL Announces Sheriff's Sergeant as Volunteer of the Year
• 04/04/05 - Introduction of Gang Task Force Members to the Public

  2004:

• 11/30/04 - Promotions Announced and Effective January 2005
• 11/26/04 - Press Conference to Announce Promotions