Citizens For Law Enforcement At Its Best
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HONORARY DEPUTY
SHERIFF’S ASSOCIATION
NEW MEMBERS:
SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TODAY!
UPCOMING EVENTS
August 2, 2025 – Basic Handgun Safety Course
SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 – Autumn LUNCHEON
Join us on Monday, September 15, 2025, for the September HDSA Luncheon featuring Guest Speaker Patricia Ceballos, the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office Reentry Manager.
October 25, 2025 – Fun Shoot / Fundraiser
Details coming soon!.
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!
2025 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
JOIN THE HONORARY DEPUTY SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION TODAY!
LIMITED AVAILABILITY. DON’T WAIT!
San Diego County is home to over 3.27 million residents, but only 1,000 lucky residents have the prestigious honor of joining the Honorary Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Will you be one of them?
MAKE A REAL IMPACT IN OUR COMMUNITY.
As a member, you’ll join an exclusive community of leaders, supporters, and proud citizens dedicated to backing our local law enforcement. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the safety and well-being of our neighborhoods.
YOUR CHANCE TO STAND OUT.
This isn’t just membership; it’s a badge of honor! Become one in a million!
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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!
“PRECIOUS CARGO”
CHILD CAR SEAT FUNDRAISER
Make a donation today and help protect our “Precious Cargo”
- 100% of proceeds will go to purchasing car seats for caregivers in need.
- The Sheriff’s Dept will inspect for car seat safety and provide a new car seat for those with unqualified seats, or do not have enough seats for their children.
“RESPECT PROJECT”
FUNDRAISER
Help Support this project, and let’s make an impact!
We are incredibly pleased to support the Sheriff’s Office’s RESPECT Project, a character-building and mentoring program designed for youth in grades 8-12 to help reduce juvenile delinquency, lower recidivism, and offer alternatives to street gangs, substance abuse, and a life trapped in the criminal justice system.
Summer months raise greater awareness around the resources needed to support these youth in our community. The RESPECT program helps fill in the gaps for young adults who rely on services provided by the school districts to ensure their needs are met. Contributions from you will have a direct impact to support this vital outreach.
MATCHING FUNDS:
$10,000 Goal
The HDSA will contribute the first $5,000.
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.