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Listen "#91 | 34 Years, One Mission: Shannon D. Dicus Serving the People of San Bernadino County"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, we sit down with Shannon D. Dicus, the 36th Sheriff of San Bernardino County, to explore his powerful journey from a small desert town to leading one of the largest sheriff's departments in the U.S. From his military roots to working the jail system, from VA policing to turning down a shot at the FBI, Sheriff Dicus shares what really led him to a career in law enforcement—and why he's stayed for over 34 years. You'll hear untold stories about jail rehabilitation, fighting addiction and homelessness, confronting officer-involved shootings, and building trust with the community in a changing world. 🎧 Whether you're curious about criminal justice, leadership, or life in service, this one's worth every minute ========================================================== 00:00 – Intro: Meet Sheriff Shannon Dicus 01:00 – From Joshua Tree to Military Service 03:10 – How the FBI Dream Shifted to the Sheriff's Dept 06:00 – Life Inside the Jail System 09:00 – Rehabilitation, Second Chances & HOPE Team 13:00 – Mental Health, Homelessness & Real Impact 17:00 – Officer-Involved Shootings & Personal Toll 20:00 – Ghost Guns, Crime Trends & Public Safety 26:00 – Supporting Local Businesses & Safer Communities 32:00 – How to Get Involved or Start a Career in Law Enforcement 📍 Learn more about Sheriff Shannon D. Dicus & the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department 🌐 https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/ 📘 https://www.facebook.com/SBCSD/ 🐦 https://twitter.com/SBCSD 📸 https://www.instagram.com/sbcountysheriff/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/company/san-bernardino-county-sheriff-s-department/ National CORE & Hope Through Housing 🌐 https://nationalcore.org 📘 https://facebook.com/nationalcore 📘 https://facebook.com/hopethroughhousing FYI Podcast 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fyi.findingyourinspiration/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fyipodcast A National CORE Production supporting the Hope Through Housing Foundation. Join us to uncover the power of purpose, resilience, and service in everyday lives.
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