Mark Elvin Promoted to Assistant Sheriff of Detention Services Bureau

Sheriff Bill Gore has promoted Law Enforcement Commander Mark Elvin to assistant sheriff of detention services, the department announced Friday.

Elvin is a 23-year veteran of the Sheriff's Department. He formerly was in charge of the Poway, Ramona, 4S Ranch and Encinitas areas.

He also managed the Crime Lab, License and Registration, Communications and Central Investigations divisions.

He succeeds Assistant Sheriff Al Guerin, who retired Thursday.

“We have in our commands across our bureaus truly outstanding leaders and capable managers,” Gore said.

“It is a tribute to Mark that he was chosen from among such peers. Criminal Justice Realignment has put a premium on the need within our department to work across organizational lines. This is one of Mark's strong suits. He brings to the job breadth of experience, outstanding interpersonal skills, and a real heart for our mission.”