Connor Worden has been named the new community resource deputy (CRD) for the city of Goleta. The city said it is looking forward to the positive impact Worden will make in the community.

Born and raised in Auburn, California, Worden graduated from UCSB. He said he loved the area so much he always intended on coming back.

Worden went on to attend the University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, where he graduated with his Juris Doctorate. Following law school, he served as a judge advocate in the Marine Corps.

Worden’s desire to be on the front end of community work led him to pursue and get hired as a Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s deputy in 2021. During the past three years, he has worked patrol in Goleta, which drew him to the CRD position.

“What I am most looking forward to in this new role is the prospect of immersing myself in the community,” he said. “I want to foster relationships that will serve as the foundation for developing creative and lasting solutions to community issues.”

Community members can meet Worden at his first Coffee with a Cop event, 9-11 a.m. March 27 at Old Town Coffee, 5877 Hollister Ave.

The city also thanks outgoing Community Resource Deputy Ehren Rauch for his time, service, and dedication to Goleta the past two years.

“I have truly enjoyed working first-hand with the citizens and businesses to address the unique and challenging issues that faced our community,” Rauch said. “Burglary prevention, e-bike safety, traffic education, and homeless outreach were just some of the items I was proud to be a part of in the Good Land.

“Goleta is my hometown, and it has been an honor to serve as your CRD.”

A senior deputy, Rauch is now on special duty as a tactical flight officer/crew chief for the Santa Barbara County Air Support Unit.