Board Meeting Update - July 2021
SEBA ATTENDS THE SHERIFF APPOINTMENT PROCESS
SEBA President Grant Ward, Vice President Danny Rosa, Secretary Phil Jonas and other board of directors attended the special meeting of the Board of Supervisors, in which Shannon Dicus was appointed as the interim Sheriff of San Bernardino County.
Grant spoke during public comment and did not endorse a specific candidate but offered qualities SEBA would like to see in the appointed Sheriff. He spoke to the need to have collaboration, communication and fiscal proficiency to ensure the safety, morale and rights of the membership.
Three candidates were interviewed by the Board of Supervisors during the special meeting, Undersheriff Dicus, SBCSD Lt. Phil Dupper and former SBCSD Deputy Clifton Harris. We appreciate each of the candidates and learned from each of their perspectives. The supervisors unanimously approved the appointment of Dicus.
SEBA has enjoyed open communications with the Office of the Sheriff regarding issues of concern to our membership. We look forward to seeing this practice continued, and strengthened, under Sheriff Dicus.
In this month's President's Message, Grant Ward covers the appointment of the next sheriff, future discussions and SEBA's recent Emmy win.
SEBA WINS EMMY AWARD FOR "I AM YOU" CAMPAIGN
Executive Director Lolita Harper and Media Production Manager Chris Lee earned an Emmy® Award from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science. The award was presented at the 47th annual Pacific Southwest Emmy® Awards on Friday, June 4.
SEBA’s “I Am You” campaign won in the Public Service Announcement (PSA) category. The PSA, which launched in July 2020, was intended to give a voice to SEBA’s African American members. SEBA congratulates the members who were part of this video and shared their voice in a time when it was needed.
The 60-second PSA, which was directed and edited by Lee, can currently be viewed on YouTube or on the SEBA website.
Thank you to the SEBA members who brought this project to life by becoming the face and voice of the "I Am You" video:
Frank Harris
Marcus Young
Alicia Hoffman
Sean Bateman
Marcus Wilson
Michaela McKinzie
Josh Young
Deshaun Jones
Marissa Watkins
Justin Jones
Manu Hubbard
Kelvin Young
UPCOMING RELEASE…
Deputy Sheriff William Smithson was shot and killed October 20, 1907, as he attempted to arrest a man in Daggett. He was survived by his wife and daughter. Up until now, no photos of Deputy Smithson have been found. In an attempt to honor our fallen deputy and his family, Media Production Manager Chris Lee went in search of a photo.
Join us Tuesday, July 13, as we release SEARCHING FOR SMITHSON. You will be able to view the video here at www.seba.com and all of our social media channels.