Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department Explained

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department (SCSD) is an American law enforcement agency that is charged with law enforcement duties within the boundaries of Stanislaus County, California. As of the 2020 United States census, the county was inhabited by just under 552,880 people.^[1]

History

In 2012, Deputy Robert Paris and civilian locksmith Glendon David Engert were shot and killed while attempting an eviction. The shooter, James Ferrario, 45 years old, subsequently shot and killed himself.^{[2] [3]}

In April 2012, a member of the sheriff's department stun-gunned and fatally shot an unarmed man suffering from mental illness.^[4]

On November 13, 2016, Deputy Dennis Wallace was murdered in Fox Grove Park near the City of Hughson by David Machado. Sheriff Adam Christianson reported the gun used was in contact with Deputy Wallace's head when it was fired. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Machado.

Line of duty deaths

Since the department's establishment, 6 sworn deputies have died in the line of duty,^[5] as well as 2 non-sworn members;1 Crime Scene Technician and 1 Community Service officer.

Sworn Deputies:

Name	Rank	Date of death	Cause
	Deputy Sheriff		Gunfire[6]
	Deputy Sheriff		Gunfire[7]
	Deputy Sheriff		Gunfire[8]
	Deputy Sheriff		Gunfire[9]
	Deputy Sheriff		Automobile Accident[10]
	Deputy Sheriff		Automobile Accident[11]

Non-Sworn members:

Name	Rank	Date of death	Cause
	Crime Scene Investigation Technician		Struck by vehicle[12]
	Community Service Officer (CSO)		Automobile Accident[13]

Notes and References

1. Web site: 2020 Population and Housing State Data . United States Census Bureau . United States census . 12 August 2021 . census.gov . . 15 February 2022.
2. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/police-suspect-in-fatal-shooting-of-california-deputy-died-from-self-inflicted-gunshot-wound/2012/04/17/gIQALlZAPT_story.html Police: Suspect in fatal shooting of California deputy died from self-inflicted gunshot wound
3. News: Police Still Gathering Details in Deadly Modesto Shooting. 16 April 2012. KCRA. 5 May 2012.
4. News: Man Stun Gunned, Shot To Death By Deputy; Family Speaks. https://archive.today/20130127013336/http://www.kcra.com/news/30903523/detail.html. dead. 27 January 2013. Brian Hickey. KCRA-TV. 16 April 2012. 5 May 2012.
5. Web site: Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, CA.
6. Web site: Deputy Sheriff Harold Lee Thornton. ODMP. 11 August 2019.
7. Web site: Deputy Sheriff Billy Joe Dickens. ODMP. 11 August 2019.
8. Web site: Deputy Sheriff Robert Lee Paris, Jr.. ODMP. 11 August 2019.
9. Web site: Deputy Sheriff Dennis Randall Wallace. ODMP. 11 August 2019.
10. Web site: Deputy Sheriff Jason Allen Garner. ODMP. 11 August 2019.
11. Web site: Deputy Sheriff Tony Hinostroza, III. ODMP. 11 August 2019.
12. News: Memories, tears shared as Stanislaus County crime scene tech laid to rest. The Modesto Bee. 11 August 2019.
13. Web site: 2 Stanislaus County Sheriffs killed in traffic accident. 13 May 2017. Fox 2 KTVU. 11 August 2019.