Serving the communities of Julian, Cuyamaca, Santa Ysabel and Wynola. 

Emergency: 9-1-1

858-868-3200 (Dispatch)
760-765-4780 (Business)
760-765-4167 (Fax)

Message from Lt. Jeff Ford 

The Julian Sheriff's Substation serves an area of more than 200 square miles which includes the communities of Julian, Cuyamaca and Santa Ysabel. The substation is located in the Julian Historical District. It's "old west" building fits in with the town's atmosphere.

Julian is a historic gold-mining town located about an hour east of Downtown San Diego. It's the premier mountain retreat in the county with four distinct seasons. Approximately 3,000 to 5,000 visitors come to Julian during peak seasons and special events.

Cedar Creek Falls Safety

If you are planning to visit Cedar Creek Falls, there are new rules for the safe enjoyment of the park.

• Visitors are required to have a permit. The permit costs $6 and may be reserved at Recreation.gov. Only 75 permits per day will be issued.
• Alcohol is not allowed in the area
• No jumping or diving from the cliffs
• Swimming is allowed
• No motorized vehicles on the trail
• Horses and bicycles are allowed
• Cars blocking roadways and driveways on the trailhead will be towed at owner’s expense
• The trail is a challenging 5.5 miles roundtrip with no shade from the sun. The hike back is mostly uphill. It’s not for beginners
• Leave your dog at home. The trail is not easy on the paws because it is littered with sharp rocks and the surface gets very hot
• Dress appropriately for the hike and each person will need a gallon of water
• Cell phone signal is limited in the area

Sheriff’s Deputies and U.S. Forest Service Rangers will strictly enforce the permit requirements and the ban on alcohol and cliff jumping. They will take appropriate law enforcement actions for violations of local, state and federal laws, which can include a citation or arrest and fines.

Patrol

Resident deputies respond to calls for service, patrol the community, conduct preliminary investigations and attend community events.

Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol 

These dedicated volunteers provide many valuable services to the community, including the following:

• Make vacation home security checks
• Visit the homebound (You are Not Alone – YANA)
• Enforce handicapped parking regulations
• Patrol in marked volunteer vehicles 
• Conduct residential and business security surveys
• Assist in locating Alzheimer’s patients

Volunteers undergo a background check, receive training to perform their duties, and are asked to work a minimum of six hours per week. Volunteers are always needed. If you’re interested in becoming a Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol at the Julian Substation, call (760) 765-4780.

Learn more about the Volunteer Sheriff's Patrol