Recently the Alameda County Sherriff's Office has been going through many technological changes. What with I-Leads, Telestaff, wireless internet, new computer software, the department is steadily moving forward. But today's advances pale in comparison to the new fangled technology seen in this turn-of-the-century photo - the Automobile!

Pictured here is Sherrif Frank Barnet and his deputies riding in the first automobiole purchased by the Alameda County Sherriff's Office, a Thomas Flyer. Photographed are, in the front seat, Sherrif Barnet (left) and Deputy Jack Collier. In the backseat are Chief Deputy John H.Reilly, Deputy Ed Sweeney and Chief Jailer Pete White.