Sheriff’s Office kicks off Citizen Academy with jail tour
– The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office began its Citizen Academy on Aug. 28 with a tour of the SLO County Jail.
Sheriff Ian Parkinson, Undersheriff Tim Nicholson and Captain Landgraf welcomed participants to the first class. Sergeant Willey and members of the Classification Unit then led attendees on a behind-the-scenes look at jail operations, including housing and daily functions.
The academy will continue in the coming weeks as community members learn about the various divisions and responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office.
Last night we kicked off our Citizen Academy with the first class — a tour of the County Jail. Sheriff Parkinson, Undersheriff Nicholson, and Captain Landgraf welcomed participants before Sergeant Willey and members of our Classification Unit led them on a behind-the-scenes look… pic.twitter.com/6ZaAlTBaGq
— SLO County Sheriff (@SLOSheriff) August 28, 2025
