West Valley Detention Center

This report marks the 15th anniversary of the West Valley Detention Center. The department officially celebrated this event, in June 2006. After 15 years of "round the clock" operation, the facility maintains its status as one of the premier law enforcement facilities in the nation.

With 61,457 bookings and 67,554 releases over the last year, the staff at West Valley Detention Center has plenty of activity to keep them busy. With a capacity of 3,291 the facility is one of the largest county jails in the State of California. Inmates receive food, clothing, medical care, recreation and religious services in a 24- hour a day operation that never stops.

Movement of inmates occurs constantly, and maintaining a secure and safe environment is the primary objective of our dedicated staff. The facility boasts an authorized staff of 612 professionals, many of whom are general employees. Maintenance crews, medical staff, culinary workers, Sheriff's Custody Specialists and Assistants, Training Specialists, and a variety of support staff positions all work together to keep the operation going rain or shine. Video arraignment is available for inmates whose cases are being heard in Rancho Cucamonga, Victorville, Redlands , Chino or the Central Court House. A full production video lab is located on-site, and many of our training films are made "in house."

West Valley Detention Center is the first stop for deputies who have embarked on a law-enforcement career with the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Once they have graduated from the Academy they are assigned here for their initial training. The facility maintains a full-time training staff who oversees all phases of the new hire's training and development.

Pre-sentenced inmates dominate the population at West Valley Detention Center. With the exception of sentenced inmate workers and some Federal inmates, most of our "guests" are awaiting the resolution of their criminal cases. West Valley Detention Center houses maximum- security inmates awaiting capital case trials as well as pre-sentenced medium security inmates awaiting trial on lesser crimes.

We are very proud of our medical staff and our programs for mentally ill offenders. The facility's programs are the envy of other law enforcement agencies throughout the state. We employ specially trained deputies to work in our Sheltered Housing Unit, which houses our medically and mentally challenged inmates.

The staff at West Valley Detention Center remains committed to providing premier service to the many agencies and communities we serve throughout San Bernardino County.

Robert Wickum
Captain

9500 Etiwanda Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga,
California 91739

Phone:
(909) 350-2476

Contact Us

Inmate Visiting Appointments

Tuesday through Saturday
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.