Sheriff Service Center
Serving the Communities of Fair Oaks, Orangevale & Gold River
8525 Madison Ave. Suite 126
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
Fair Oaks Pointe Shopping Center
916.536.9880

Public hours of operation:
9:00am - 5:00pm  Monday - Friday
Most Thursdays open until 8:30pm
(Excluding holidays)

Questions or Complaints
Community related questions or complaints in the area can be sent by e-mail to NESC@sacsheriff.com.

The mission of the Sheriff’s Service Center is to provide local assistance and services in the communities that we serve.  Volunteers and staff promote, establish and maintain community partnerships with groups and individuals and provide continuous education to the community through numerous monthly meetings, presentations, pamphlets literature, and participation in community events and Sheriff Programs.

Sheriff’s Service Centers are staffed by local trained community volunteers called VIPS (Volunteers In Partnership with the Sheriff), as well as an Office Manager and a Crime Prevention Specialist.  Sheriff Service Centers assist the community with information, filing crime reports, and assisting with on-going problems at their businesses or in their neighborhoods. VIPS also provide vacation checks for residents, patrols through schools, parks and neighborhoods to alert patrol deputies to suspicious activities as well as reporting blight and other concerns.   

The Crime Prevention Specialist, Sherrie Carhart, establishes contacts and creates community partnerships based upon the needs of that community.  The Crime Prevention Specialists also advises of rises and changes in crimes and crime patterns that substantiate the need for crime prevention education and intervention in residential or business communities. She also works with these emerging groups and individuals to reduce the crime by providing resources and education and establishing a balanced partnership. Educational presentations are also offered to larger groups. Crime Prevention Specialists conduct security surveys of businesses, schools, parks, open spaces and residences and provide a report of recommendations.  They also work with other county and state agencies to make recommendations on government and private services where crime levels often compromise businesses and impacts the immediate community.

Crime Prevention:
The recognition or anticipation of a crime risk, and steps taken to reduce or eliminate that risk.

Neighborhood Watch  -How to establish one on your street

A Neighborhood Watch Coordinator is:

• A spokesperson for the group.
• Serves as the liaison between law enforcement and your group
• Organizes and arranges for Neighborhood Watch meetings.
• Recruit neighbors to share the responsibility of hosting meetings.
• Maintains a list of all members.
• Designate work assignments that may include:
•  New members, Vacation home watch, Neighborhood patrol
•  Developing and maintaining block maps
•  Materials and email distribution

 Our member goals are simple:

1. Know neighbors who are on your street. 
2. Have multiple means of contact, so that you can easily enter into a dialogue with other neighbors.
3. Establish neighborhood ties between each other by regular communication.
4. Learn and practice crime prevention techniques.
5. Immediately contact the Sheriff department or 9-1-1 if you see suspicious behavior and always report crime.
6. Attend occasional neighborhood meetings.
7. Provide your email address and receive regular contact from the Sheriff’s Department on crime and crime prevention on your street.

Upcoming Events:
Community Meetings
The service center staff is facilitating a series of community meetings in your neighborhoods. The purpose of these meetings is to describe our current services, to open the channels of communications between all of us, and to hear and assist you on your concerns in your neighborhood.

These community meetings are an open forum for residents and business owners.  Residents are asked to discuss crime and other community concerns. Sergeant Eric Buehler will address those concerns with the appropriate response and provide an update at the following meeting. 

2010 Meeting will be held in January, March and September.

Establish a Business Watch
What Is Business Watch and Problem Solving?
Business Watch and Problem Solving is a shared responsibility and connection between the Sheriff Department  and community. The goal is to make Sacramento a safer, more livable community through crime prevention and problem solving strategies. It is part of the overall philosophy of Sacramento Sheriff’s Community Policing.
It involves:

• Business neighbors getting to know each other and working together.
• Implementing crime prevention techniques and strategies in businesses and neighborhoods.
• Helping to solve problems in your business community through a partnership between you and your Sheriff department.
• Learning about other public and private agencies that can be resources in helping to solve problems in your business community.

How Do I Get Involved?
If you know your surrounding business neighbors have an active Business Watch and Problem Solving group already formed - join it!

If there is no such group, become a leader in your community and start one! Simply call the Sheriff Service Center at 536-9876 to schedule a meeting.

What Happens In A Meeting and How Often Do Meetings Occur?
Usually a meeting consists of 5 - 10 business neighbors. A typical meeting lasts about one hour. They can be scheduled for any time of the day or evening - it's up to you.

A Crime Prevention Specialist will attend and talk about crime prevention and problem solving strategies that you and your business neighbors might use in your area of the community. Crime prevention brochures and problem solving resource materials are also handed out at the meeting. You and your business neighbors can then hold future meetings when you feel it is necessary; usually it's every couple of months. A Crime Prevention Specialist can attend future meetings if you desire, or it can be only the business owners.