Off-Road Enforcement Unit

The San Benito County Sheriff's Office Off-Road Enforcement Unit (OREU) is a specialized unit deployed to remote areas of San Benito County to provide law enforcement services for those who pursue off road vehicle recreation.

The OREU currently consists of two sergeants, three deputies, and one reserve deputy.   The unit has a twenty-two foot cargo trailer and three Suzuki, 300 King-Quad All Terrain Vehicles that were purchased with grant money. The Grant was funded by the California Department of Parks and Recreation Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Recreation program.

The team members enforce all State and local laws including but not limited to regulations pertaining to OHV registration, safe handling and proper operation, trespassing, illegal dumping, and the destruction of natural resources.