SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — Want a firsthand look at how the sheriff’s detectives go about their business, investigating crimes, collecting evidence, piecing together clues, and solving crimes? Then an upcoming fundraiser might be just what you’re looking for.

For the first time, the Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation is opening its annual fundraiser to the public, with tickets only available through the Foundation’s website.

With a theme of “Speakeasy,” the Advisory Foundation’s fundraiser is set for 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, at The White Barn, 217 Green Gate Road, San Luis Obispo. Tickets are $100 a person and available online at safslo.org/product/annual-fundraiser

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Foundation Executive Director Renee Osborne said, “This year, we’re embracing a captivating ‘Speakeasy’ theme, complete with a mysterious, murder mystery twist that promises an evening of intrigue and excitement.”

The “Murder Mystery” evening offers a unique opportunity to see the “exceptional skills and investigative prowess of our dedicated team,” Osborne said. “Throughout the evening, the Sheriff’s Office will showcase their talents and demonstrate the real-life techniques they employ when faced with the challenge of unraveling a complex crime. From analyzing clues to piecing together evidence, you’ll see how our officers work meticulously to bring justice to our community.”

Seating is limited, so get tickets early if you’d like to attend. 

The Sheriff’s Advisory Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit organization that “provides sustained charitable public funding for select projects, training, and equipment to San Luis Obispo County Law Enforcement organizations,” according to the website. 

The Foundation’s donations augment an agency’s regular budget. “Our funding augments the purchase of needed equipment, training sessions, K9s, and many other projects. The most immediate goal is to increase our members and sponsors so we can expand what is provided,” reads the website. See: safslo.org for more on the Foundation.

The evening’s dress code is “Dress to the Nines” in Roaring ’20s attire.