After dedicating 36 years of service, Sheriff John McMahon said farewell to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department as he entered into retirement on July 16th. The announcement came on Friday, June 18th from McMahon that after more than eight years as Sheriff and years of service, he would retire.
McMahon had never intended to become Sheriff of San Bernardino County, but admits that he has enjoyed every minute of it saying, “I don’t believe I am here by accident, I believe I am here for a reason, and on purpose.” McMahon says that his retirement has come so that he can devote more time to his family.
He has led the Sheriff’s department in taking part in the 2013 manhunt for LAPD officer Christopher Dorner just three months after his appointment to Sheriff. As well as the 2015 mass shooting at San Bernardino’s Inland Regional Center. McMahon has dedicated his time, service, and more to the department throughout the years. He commented, “When I walk out the door, I can look back and say that it is a little better than the way I found it and it’s the responsibility of those who follow to take it to the next level.”
Stepping into the shoes of Sheriff for San Bernardino County is the new Sheriff, Shannon Dicus. He was sworn in by Sheriff McMahon on July 14th and plans to continue the great work that is being performed throughout the communities. Dicus has lived in San Bernardino County for over 40 years and has served in the United States Army. He has been with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department since 1991.
Dicus serves as the 36th Sheriff-Coroner of the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, “Sheriff Dicus has held a position at every rank in the Department and his past assignments include corrections and patrol in Barstow, Apple Valley, Victorville City, and Victor Valley Stations. He worked Specialized Investigations in Narcotics, SWAT, and Criminal Intelligence.”
He has led the department and the community in times of need and has dedicated years to making this a safe and enjoyable community for everyone. Upon Sheriff McMahon’s departure on his last day, all of the employees lined the building of the Sheriff’s Headquarters to wish him a happy retirement. The walls were lined from his office going down the stairs of the building and the outside walkways with everyone clapping and cheering him on in his next venture.
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