San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Celebrates 175th Anniversary

SAN DIEGO — The San Diego County Sheriff’s Office is marking its 175th anniversary today, commemorating a rich history that spans from the Wild West era to modern-day law enforcement.

Sheriff Kelly Martinez met CBS 8 in Old Town San Diego, where the department’s first office was established in 1850. They say if you are going to tell a story, you might as well start at the very beginning.

The Sheriff’s Office, which now serves nearly one million county residents across 4,200 square miles, has grown significantly since its inception…

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