It’s almost that time of year…
⚾️Baseball season is quickly approaching and the DSA is giving away one set of four tickets for Opening Day!
⚾️Visit dsasd.org/padres to enter to win!
🤎💛 Good luck and go Padres!🤎💛

LAST CHANCE! The lotteries close on Wednesday and the drawings will be on Thursday.

All Class 1 Active members are eligible to submit their name into the lottery for ONE of these trips.

Enter here: dsasd.org/2024memorialtr…

The Sea Adventure 80 is a 2.5 day fishing trip, scheduled for May 30-June 2. Deputies are eligible for a $50 discount; email [email protected]

handsondeckfishing.com/products/sea-a…

*This event is not organized or sponsored by the DSA. Please direct all questions to Hands On Deck.*

A reminder from San Diego Sheriff: SLOW DOWN and give each other space while driving in the rain. Keep your eyes on the road in case the driver in front of you unexpectedly stops. Also, keep your headlights on when using windshield wipers. #DriveSafe #SanDiegoWx #CAWx NWS San Diego

Remind your graduating seniors to apply for the DSA's Memorial Scholarships! Nine scholarships are awarded; deadline is April 3! Info: dsasd.org/scholarships

Also check out CLEA and PORAF:
clea.org/scholarship/
porac.org/about/peace-of…

Pardon our dust! The DSA Store is having bollards installed today in compliance with California law. Our parking lot will be busy for about an hour, and please be watch out for wet concrete today.

Congratulations to the 65th detentions academy! Today is a testament to your hard work, dedication, and commitment. We are proud to serve with you.

See you Tuesday or Wednesday to plan for your retirement!

It's never too early to start planning - and it's not too late to sign up. Spouses are welcome, and lunch will be provided.

INFO: dsasd.org/2024retirement

The DSA Office will close early tomorrow!

The office and store will close at 10:30am on Thursday and remain closed the rest of the day.

DSA President Mike O'Deane and Secretary/Treasurer Ben Nazerian are currently scouting SHOT Show in Vegas for new and exciting equipment for the DSA Store. image: Ben with Joshua Murillo, SDSD.

The 35th Memorial Wake honors the lives of all San Diego County Deputies killed in the line of duty. Join us on Saturday, Feb 3 for an evening of dinner, awards, and socializing at the DSA.

The event is free; a donation can be made at the door.

RSVP: dsasd.org/memorialwake20…

Don't forget to register for the FREE retirement planning seminars at: dsasd.org/2024retirement

Choose one of the two dates, and learn about all your options for retirement.

Lunch will be provided, and spouses are welcome to attend.

Each year the DSA sponsors 10 members to attend the State Memorial, and 6 members to the National Memorial. All Class 1 Active members are eligible to enter into the lottery for ONE trip. Members can enter until Feb 7; the drawing will be Feb 8.

Info: dsasd.org/2024memorialtr…

The DSA Office and Store are closed on Monday, January 15 for MLK Jr Day. See you Tuesday!

Deputy Kelly Bazer was off duty when she was killed by armed robbers on Jan 13, 1986. At the time of the attack, Deputy Bazer was on her way home from work, having just completed her 6th day of the Sheriff’s Academy. She was unarmed, wearing her Academy uniform. #lineofdutydeath

The DSA swore in its three new board members today before their first official board meeting. There will be a formal swearing-in ceremony in two weeks.

Welcome to new directors Chris Allen, Sean Boegler, and Ryan Smith.

Yee haw! DSA's Wine and Dinner Event is now open for ticket purchase. Tickets are $30 each, and are limited to 2 tickets per Class 1 Active member.

Join us on Sat, Feb 24 at Danza del Sol Winery for a wine tasting and dinner. Western dress encouraged.

dsasd.org/winetour

Don't forget! Tomorrow's DSA member meeting will start at 3:00 PM. (Dinner will still be served!)

Each year, the Foundation awards 2 scholarships to Class 1 Active DSA members, and 9 to graduating seniors who are dependents of Class 1 Active or Retired DSA members. 👨‍🎓

The 2024 scholarships are now open; the deadline for submittal is April 3.

dsasd.org/foundation/sch…

To the dedicated men and women who put on the badge each day to do this dangerous job, thank you. 💙

#LawEnforcementAppreciationDay #ThankAnOfficer