Between February 16 and 22, investigators from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department’s – gangs and narcotic division, along with deputies from patrol stations and personnel from partnering agencies, served nine search warrants and contacted criminal suspects throughout the county. Additionally, the department’s street crime enforcement team’s San Bernardino Movement Against Street Hoodlums (SMASH) detail conducted proactive patrols in the High Desert and surrounding jurisdictions.
Over the one-week period, investigators contacted gang members and people prohibited from possessing firearms. During their investigations, 11 firearms were seized. Investigators made 10 felony arrests and one misdemeanor arrest during the operational period.
The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors authorized funds for countywide crime suppression. The intent is to provide additional funding to the Sheriff’s Department, allowing for increased law enforcement services related to quality-of-life issues affecting the communities in our county.
Operation Consequences will focus on conducting targeted crime suppression operations in the High Desert and the Sheriff’s jurisdiction surrounding the city of San Bernardino. The operation will include personnel from the Sheriff’s Gangs/Narcotics Division, Specialized Enforcement Division, patrol stations, California Highway Patrol, San Bernardino Police Department, San Bernardino County Probation and Department of Homeland Security Investigations. Operation Consequences will take place over the next several months to curb violent crime, disrupt and dismantle targeted criminal street gangs, and locate and arrest criminals who are illegally possessing, manufacturing and trafficking firearms. 
Operation Consequences is a targeted crime suppression initiative in San Bernardino County aimed at reducing violent crime and dismantling criminal street gangs through coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Operation Consequences is a multi-agency initiative launched by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department to address crime, particularly gang-related activities and illegal firearms possession. The operation involves collaboration with various law enforcement agencies, including the California Highway Patrol, U.S. Marshals, and local police departments. It aims to enhance community safety and quality of life by conducting targeted enforcement operations across the county, particularly in the High Desert region.
Operation Consequences is part of a broader strategy to enhance public safety in San Bernardino County. By targeting gang members and illegal firearms, the operation aims to reduce crime rates and improve the overall quality of life for residents. The San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors has authorized additional funding to support these law enforcement efforts, reflecting a commitment to addressing crime and enhancing community safety.