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Santa Barbara County Sheriff swears in new under sheriff, honors 12 promotees and two new hires
Summary
Sheriff Bill Brown led a promotion ceremony that included the swearing-in of under sheriff Brad Welsh, recognition of two new hires and 12 promoted staff across custody and patrol ranks; speakers emphasized leadership, humility and community service.
The Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office held a promotion and swearing-in ceremony that honored two new hires and 12 promoted employees and formally introduced Brad Welsh as the agency’s new under sheriff.
Sheriff Bill Brown opened the event by calling it "a momentous occasion" and listing new employees Frank ("Frankie") Lentini and Leon Fabian Arias and the dozen promotees. Brown framed the ceremony around service and the responsibilities attached to the badge, reminding attendees that the insignia represents both the protection the office provides and the privileges it carries.
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