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Dog Day, Every Day – and County K9 Handlers Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way

Meet Sgt. Marcus Barbour and his best bud Titan, patrol partners who hit the streets after midnight as one of the most respected K9 teams at the County of Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office. Sure, they nab bad guys and help keep the peace while most of the county sleeps, but they’re also a model duo for other K9 units. Watch this video to learn more about Sgt. Barbour, Titan, and their friends and colleagues in the K9 division.

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County services and programs deliver impact that improves our lives

8,800
Number of items in the women’s library collection at the Elmwood Correctional Facility.
Fiction and nonfiction titles cover a range of genres, from legal help and educational materials to fun reading: Mystery, horror, comics, science fiction, fantasy, romance, and the very popular urban fiction.
Learn about the Elmwood Correctional Facility women's library.
18,831
Number of participants in wellness events at the Vietnamese American Service Center during the 2023-24 fiscal year.
The Vietnamese American Service Center (VASC) provides resources and enrichment to the community.
Learn more about the VASC
36
Number of ranchers and farmers who have received grant funding.
The County’s Agricultural Resilience Incentive Grant Program provides grants to farmers to encourage sustainable farming practices such as composting and cover crops.
Learn how the grant program is helping an entrepreneurial farmer build his organic business
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Robert Jonsen

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James R. Williams