South County Service Center Current Projects

Soquel / Live Oak	Aptos
South County	San Lorenzo Valley

SAL (Sheriff's Activities League) Program
This program is a huge undertaking for the Sheriff's Office and provides athletic programs for youth throughout the county.

SAL Mission Statement
The primary mission of the SAL program is to promote a constructive relationship between law enforcement agencies, young people, and citizens of the community, and to develop young people into responsible and mature citizens. SAL programs are designed to develop activities which act as deterrents to delinquent behavior among young people, and keep them occupied with constructive, organized activity. To achieve these objectives, SAL will initiate and sponsor amateur athletic and non-athletic programs to offer opportunities to young people for constructive and satisfying use of leisure time and provide an opportunity for young people and law enforcement personnel to develop a mutually satisfying non-adversarial relationship.

SAL was crated to provide an alternative for young people to gangs, Graffiti, involvement in other illegal activities, and idle time. SAL assists in building self-esteem, pride, and the ethic of teamwork. SAL places emphasis on scholastic achievements as well as the basics of sport and success. SAL was designed to provide law enforcement with a means to mentor young people in the communities they serve.

Mesa Village
The Mesa Village Project continues to be the most time consuming of all South Sector's activities. Community meetings have been held following the original survey and steps are being made to address Mesa Village Park, Speeding, Street Lights, Cross Walks, Garbage Pick Up Days, and Gang Activity. The new service center in the park should be open for business very soon, allowing Mesa residents immediate and direct access to law enforcement.

National Night Out
The Mesa Village Park Night Out was a huge success. Approximately 200 residents, law enforcement members, and county representatives including Supervisor Tony Campos, and Watsonville Police Chief Terry Medina met in the park in conjunction with National Night Out to show their initial efforts to "Take Back the Park."

VOLUNTEERS

Sgt. Morales is working on expanding the existing volunteer program at the South County Center and is seeking volunteers. Volunteers currently answer phones, greet the public, provide information on Sheriff's Office services, take minor crime reports, assist in community events, meetings, and conduct various other duties. Future plans for volunteers at the South County center include vehicle abatement, vacation watch, agriculture watch, and citizen patrol.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer at the South County Service Center, contact Sgt. Roy Morales at 763-4420. We are especially encouraging those with bilingual abilities to apply.