ABOUT US

Members of the Special Enforcement Detail (SED) are trained to handle more dangerous situations. They must be available to respond to emergency calls any time of the day. The team is currently comprised of 32 deputies including a lieutenant and three sergeants.

Deputies must complete patrol training before they can participate in a testing process to become a member of the specialized unit. They must pass a stringent and challenging two-week academy that is designed to test a deputy’s ability to mentally and physically perform during stressful situations.

After selection and assignment, SED members must meet rigorous standards of sustained physical fitness and specialized training every week to accomplish their missions safely.

HISTORY

The concept for SED started in 1973 as a result of sniper attacks against civilians and police officers, barricaded subjects and growing concerns about domestic terrorist attacks. The pioneers of the team had specialized experience and prior military service in Vietnam. One team was assigned to North County while the second team covered South and East Counties. In 1982, the team became a centralized unit providing services across the county.