County adds third deputy to Pala law enforcement contract

The San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a new law enforcement contract between the County of San Diego and the Pala Band of Mission Indians which adds a third deputy Sheriff to patrol the reservation.

The supervisors’ 4-0 vote March 12, with Joel Anderson absent, approved a three-year agreement which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027. The new contract also increases the coverage from two to three full-time deputies.

Pala initially contracted with the county for law enforcement services in 2001. The initial contract was for a two-year period, as were the agreeme...