Citizens For Law Enforcement At Its Best
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HONORARY DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Fun Shoot / Fundraiser
A member favorite. Consists of five (5) stages and is designed for semi-auto handguns & modern 6-shot revolvers.
Charitable donations are appreciated and are utilized to provide equipment and supplies for our local San Diego Sheriff’s Office. You will receive a letter from HDSA for your tax records – Thank You!
“Help Support our Youth & Next-Generation Law Enforcement Officers
Our Goal Is to Raise $36k for These Valuable Programs
- The **RESPECT Project** is a character-building and mentoring program for high school students, offering a 16-week academy with ongoing support, resources, and a
safe environment. - The **Rise Above** program, an 8-week program also for teenagers, focuses on mentorship, education, and community involvement, requiring parent attendance and covering topics like mental wellness and gang prevention.
- The **Deputy Explorer Program** targets young adults aged 16-20, providing an opportunity for career exploration in law enforcement through direct interaction with deputies, volunteer service, and
academy training.
Your generous donation provides the valuable equipment, experiences, tools, resources, and uniforms that these programs depend on to thrive.
Help Us Vest Every Sheriff’s Canine
Protect Our K-9 Heroes!
They stand on the front lines of public safety, fearlessly entering high-risk situations to protect our deputies and our communities. The highly trained canines of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office are invaluable partners, and their safety is paramount.
That is why the HDSA has launched a critical safety project to provide a custom-fit ballistic vest for every single canine in the Sheriff’s Department. Just like their human partners, these K9s deserve the highest level of protection as they work to keep us safe.
The total cost to outfit the entire unit is $62,000. We are thrilled to announce that a generous initial donation has already provided $30,000 toward this goal, covering nearly half the cost!
Now, we are turning to you, our dedicated members, to help us finish the mission. We are seeking to raise the remaining $32,000 to close the gap and ensure every K-9 receives this essential protective gear.
Your contribution will directly fund the purchase of a vest that can protect a K-9 from bullets and sharp objects, significantly increasing their safety and operational readiness.
Please consider making a donation today to help us protect these loyal and courageous partners. Every dollar brings us closer to our goal and ensures our four-legged heroes have the protection they deserve.
Let’s honor this generous donation with matching funds & prove once again, HDSA is here to support our Sheriff’s Office.
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Build Skills. Build Futures
Help Us Raise $30,000 for the Construction Trades Vocational Program!
The Honorary Deputy Sheriffs’ Association is raising $30,000 to purchase essential “wish list” items for the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Construction Trades Re-Entry Vocational Program—giving participants the tools they need to learn, grow, and build a new future.
This hands-on training program teaches carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, drywall, welding, HVAC and more, providing real-world skills and experience in commercial construction environments. Graduates may earn OSHA and HVAC certifications, and can even pursue careers with the Southwestern Carpenter’s Union post-release.
Every donation helps fund tools, safety equipment, and materials to support training in vital trades that lead to real employment opportunities. Your support helps students not only rebuild walls, but rebuild their lives. Together, let’s give these students the tools to build a better tomorrow.
- 100% of funds go directly to purchasing essential equipment.
- Tools for the Trades. Pride for the Community.
- Real Tools. Real Skills Real Second Chances—One Tool at a Time
LET”S NAIL IT!
MEMBERSHIP
Founded in 1974, the Honorary Deputy Sheriff’s Association is a prestigious organization of business, community leaders and service-minded citizens dedicated to supporting law enforcement countywide. As a non-profit and non-political organization, the HDSA is unique as an ally of the Sheriff’s Office and the county’s nine police departments
While all HSDA members are personally commissioned by the Sheriff, the HDSA itself is governed by the membership and their duly elected Board of Directors. The by-laws set limits for membership at 1,000 as well as the conditions of membership, dues, and other matters.
While the HDSA operates much like service clubs such as Kiwanis or Rotary, it never loses sight of its primary mission. Important HDSA programs include: Law enforcement training activities, providing equipment and training facilities for law enforcement agencies throughout San Diego County, and awards a handgun certificate to the top shooter graduating from the San Diego Regional Law Enforcement Training Center.
The HDSA also constructed the Tactical Training Facility, a Canine Training Course, and S.W.A.T. Obstacle Course at the Sheriff’s MCAS Miramar site. Most recently, the HDSA helped fund a new training facility at Otay Mesa. These important facilities, worth millions of dollars, serve all law enforcement agencies in San Diego and were constructed without cost to the taxpayers. The HDSA also purchased law enforcement training and safety equipment the Sheriff’s Office could not otherwise afford, as well as providing funds for management and technology training for all local agencies.
The total membership meets at least quarterly, has a great time, gets “insider” briefings on what is really happening in criminal justice, and enjoys knowing that they are indispensable to our mission of protecting the citizens and providing for public safety.
Our Mission
HDSA VIDEOS
Short and Sweet Headlines are Best!
This life-saving equipment was purchased by the HDSA for deployment at every Sheriff substation in the county.
Protecting K9 Unit Dogs
These vests were purchased by the HDSA for wear by all K9 “deputies” in the county.
Supporting Volunteers
HDSA Supports volunteer units throughout the department with both equipment and training.