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County service offers added protection for crime victims, public Kings County residents now have fast access to custody information on offenders throughout Kings County. An automated service citizens can access, 24-hours-a-day either by telephone or the Internet, VINE is available in English and Spanish.

People calling 1(800) 491-0689 are asked to provide an offender’s name or booking number. After the system has provided the relevant custody information, it asks the caller if they would like to register to be automatically notified when the offender is released or transferred. All registrations are confidential. Those choosing to register provide a phone number, and a four-digit personal identification number (PIN), which they will later use to confirm they received a notification call that an offender was released or transferred.

Live operator assistance is available round-the-clock for callers who have questions or require additional help. Citizens can also go on line at www.vinelink.com to locate and register.

VINE is a nationwide service used in more than 40 states. Some of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas, such as New York City, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Washington, D.C., are also involved in this program.

COP Program

The concept of Community Oriented Policing is not just something printed on a letterhead. It is a concept we adopt as a policing philosophy. Community Policing is not just a temporary "program" but a way of doing day to day business...read more.

Memorial Awards

The Kings County Sheriff's Department prides itself on remembering those who have gone before us...
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Kings County Sheriff's Office Management Organizational Chart

Links

California Highway Patrol
Child Protective Services
CA Board of Corrections
College of the Sequoias (General Information)
College of the Sequoia s (Police Academy)
Corrections
Fresno City College
National Institute of Corrections
West Hills College