Emergency Alert Notifications

Help us keep you safe during a disaster by registering for emergency notification systems. Stay prepared and protect your loved ones should an emergency occur.

TENS

During a major disaster such as a wildfire, your Fire and Sheriff’s Dept. use a system known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System or TENS to send high-speed mass notifications by telephone and text messages. This system helps us get you critical updates, such as evacuation information, as quickly as possible. In an effort to quickly communicate information on impending dangers, the San Bernardino County Sheriff and Fire Departments send high-speed mass notifications via telephone and text messages. This system is known as the Telephone Emergency Notification System (TENS). The County uses a database of landline telephone numbers, which is updated every six months, to send emergency messages to landline phones only. By signing up below, residents can also receive emergency text messages on their cell phones, add voice over internet phone numbers (V.O.I.P.), and manage their own account using a valid email address. Those without internet connections can sign up by calling 2-1-1 or (888) 435-7565. TENS alerts do not generally go out to the entire County but instead are targeted to affected areas. Register today!

SB Ready App

• Share your status with your selected contacts with the push of a button.
• Receive critical emergency alerts via push notification.
• Locate San Bernardino County’s emergency shelters.
• View up-to-date evacuation route maps.
• Get the latest news and weather for the San Bernardino County area.
• Create a personalized Emergency Preparedness Plan by answering five basic questions.

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Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Course Description This course builds on concepts taught in the basic traffic collision investigation course. It also introduces students to expanded mathematical equations and physics topics as they relate to …

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

This course meets the basic instructional skills training requirement to teach in the P.O.S.T. Regular Basic Course and for the Academy Instructor Certificate Program. Students will gain facilitation skills and …

Civil Procedures

Civil Procedures

Course Description This 4- hour course is designed to train law enforcement personnel on how to deal with the complexities of civil matters. We will discuss common civil issues encountered …

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Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

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Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

This 40-hour course provides accident investigation from on-thescene procedures to follow up and practical application of how to use report forms and accident investigation terminology together with the study of …

Radar Operator

Radar Operator

Radar Operator

Designed to train patrol officers in the operation of radar devices. Includes: history, principles, theory, and laws relating to radar, set-up, calibration, and courtroom testimony. This course satisfies the requirements …

Crisis Intervention Training

Crisis Intervention Training

Crisis Intervention Training

This course is designed to train local law enforcement officers on how to cope with crisis situations with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled community. Officers also participate in various …

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Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Radar Operator

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Deputy Leadership Institute

Deputy Leadership Institute

Deputy Leadership Institute

D.L.I. is a 16-hour leadership development program for sworn and non-sworn agency members at various levels. Its goal is to help students recognize and adopt leadership potential. Students will study …

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Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Radar Operator

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Deputy Leadership Institute

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Lidar Operator

Lidar Operator

This course is designed to train and certify law enforcement officers in the proper and efficient use of LIDAR. The students will be provided with an understanding of the laser …

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Advanced SRO Course

Advanced SRO Course

Advanced SRO Course

This 24-hour course is designed for any law enforcement officer working in an educational environment. This course, following the SRO TRIAD model, advances the SRO’s knowledge and skills as a …

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NASRO – AMHT Course

NASRO – AMHT Course

NASRO – AMHT Course

This 12-hr course is designed to help school resource officers and school personnel to better identify and respond to students who are suspected of having a mental health need. It …

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Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

This 80-hour course is designed for experienced traffic collision investigators. Emphasis is on the applications of mathematics and physics to collision analysis, scene documentation and evaluation. Prerequisite: Intermediate Traffic Collision …

Background Investigations

Background Investigations

Background Investigations

This course will provide students with the knowledge necessary to conduct background investigations for law enforcement agencies. It will provide officers with the tools to complete a proper and thorough …

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Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

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Law Enforcement Casualty Care (LECC)

Law Enforcement Casualty Care (LECC)

Course Description This course will teach basic medical care interventions, which can save an injured officer or victims’ life until they can be assisted by conventional EMS. Instruction will focus …

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Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

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Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

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Motorcycle Gang Update

Motorcycle Gang Update

Course Description This course is designed to provide patrol-level, sworn personnel with the competence and knowledge to safely conduct enforcement and investigative stops on suspected or known outlaw motorcycle gang …

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Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Crisis Intervention Training for FTO’s

Crisis Intervention Training for FTO’s

This 8-hours course is designed to train local law enforcement field training officers on how to cope with crisis situations with the mentally ill and developmentally disabled community. Discussion of …

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Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Civil Procedures

Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Intermediate Traffic Collision Investigation

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

Academy Instructor Certification Course (AICC)

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Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Radar Operator

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Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Radar Operator

Crisis Intervention Training

Deputy Leadership Institute

Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Radar Operator

Crisis Intervention Training

Deputy Leadership Institute

Lidar Operator

Law Enforcement Casualty Care (LECC)

Motorcycle Gang Update

Crisis Intervention Training for FTO’s

Basic Traffic Collision Investigation

Crisis Intervention Training

Lidar Operator

Crisis Intervention Training

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Advanced SRO Course

Advanced SRO Course

Advanced SRO Course

NASRO – AMHT Course

NASRO – AMHT Course

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Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Background Investigations

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Background Investigations

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Background Investigations

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Background Investigations

Law Enforcement Casualty Care (LECC)

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Motorcycle Gang Update

Advanced Traffic Collision Investigation

Crisis Intervention Training for FTO’s

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Rick Bessinger was born and raised in the city of San Bernardino and has been a lifelong resident of San Bernardino County. Rick was interested in law enforcement at a young age and joined the volunteer explorer program at Central Station. He later became a reserve deputy sheriff and hired as a full-time deputy sheriff in 1997.

Rick’s law enforcement career began with his first custody assignment at West Valley Detention Center. Rick was later assigned to patrol operations at Hesperia Station. Following his promotion to detective, Rick worked assignments at Barstow Station and the Specialized Investigations Division, Homicide Detail. As a sergeant, Rick was assigned to High Desert Detention Center, Victorville Station, and the Homicide Detail. Rick was later assigned as the commander of the Internal Affairs Division as a lieutenant, and as a captain, he held command assignments at High Desert Detention Center and Victorville Station.

Rick holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University and is a graduate of the FBI National Academy session #271, the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute class #322 and holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. He is a member of the California Police Officers Association, California State Sheriff’s Association, and the FBI National Academy Alumni.

Rick was promoted to Deputy Chief in January 2021 and served in an executive leadership capacity for Valley Patrol Bureau, Desert Patrol Bureau and Personnel/Emergency Services Bureau. In 2023, Rick was promoted to Assistant Sheriff and was responsible for the Operations Bureau.

Sheriff Shannon Dicus appointed Rick Undersheriff in August 2024.

Jeremy began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1998, graduating from the Frank Bland Regional Training Center, Academy Class 134. Jeremy has worked various assignments during his career, including the West Valley Detention Center, High Desert Detention Center, Barstow, Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia, and Victor Valley Patrol Stations, Gangs and Narcotics, Inland Regional Narcotics Enforcement Team, and the Employee Resources Division.

Jeremy received a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Cal State University San Bernardino, holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and is a member of several law enforcement associations.

Jeremy was promoted to Deputy Chief in April of 2024 by Sheriff Shannon Dicus and oversees the Special Operations Bureau.

John Wickum was raised in the city of Rancho Cucamonga and has been a lifelong resident of San Bernardino County. John became interested in law enforcement at a young age, joining the Sheriff’s Explorer program at Rancho Station in 1985. John began his career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department in 1991, graduating from the Frank Bland Regional Training Academy class #103.

John has worked various assignments during his career, including Central Detention Center, Foothill Detention Center, West Valley Detention Center, Victor Valley Station, Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, Apple Valley Station, High Desert Detention Center, and most recently the Captain for the Victorville City Station.

John holds numerous certificates from the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. He attended Chaffey College and California Coast University, Irvine. He is a member of many law enforcement organizations, serving on the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Rodeo board and he is currently the Liaison for the Sheriff’s Rangers.

Sheriff Shannon Dicus promoted John to Deputy Chief in March 2024. John is currently assigned to the Detention and Corrections Support Bureau and the Court Services Division.