Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department
The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department is an American law enforcement agency that is charged with law enforcement duties within the boundaries of Stanislaus County, California. As of the 2013 United States Census, the county was inhabited by over 525,491 people.
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.In April 2012, a member of the sheriff's department stun-gunned and fatally shot an unarmed man suffering from mental illness.
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, 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 | ||
| Deputy Sheriff | Gunfire | ||
| Deputy Sheriff | Gunfire | ||
| Deputy Sheriff | Gunfire | ||
| Deputy Sheriff | Automobile Accident | ||
| Deputy Sheriff | Automobile Accident |
Non-Sworn members:
| Name | Rank | Date of death | Cause |
| Crime Scene Investigation Technician | Struck by vehicle | ||
| Community Service Officer | Automobile Accident |