Jim Cooper, Newly elected Sacramento County Sheriff

On today's episode, we speak to the newly elected Sheriff of Sacramento County, Jim Cooper. 

 

Sheriff Cooper leads the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department which covers 700 Square miles, and a population of almost 2 million people, employing 1200 sworn officers, and over 600 support staff, is responsible for two jails, Sacramento and Elk Grove, and provides security at every court in Sacramento County. That's quite the job with an awesome responsibility. 

 

Jim Cooper is a 30-year law enforcement veteran and a strong advocate of public safety and victims’ rights. He is a former Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department Captain who commanded several Divisions including the Main Jail, Work Release, Courthouse, High Tech Crimes (Against Children), Training and Reserves, and Narcotic and Gangs.

Jim Cooper has earned numerous awards, including the Bronze Star for Bravery for actions during the 1991 “Good Guys” hostage crisis. He also spent four years working as the Department’s spokesperson and nearly a decade working as an undercover narcotics officer and gang detective.

 

During his eight years in the Assembly, Cooper authored more than 30 public safety bills; including legislation aimed at cracking down on sexually violent predators, felony murderers, ghost guns, and school gun violence. Additionally, Cooper authored legislation to enhance DNA collection, improve Emergency Medical Response services, expand community policing, and increase access to rape kits.

Cooper was named Legislator of the Year by the California District Attorneys Association, the California Police Chiefs Association, and the California Narcotics Officers Association. He is also the recipient of Crime Victims United’s “Victims Defender Award.”

In this episode, We discuss what it takes to run the largest law enforcement department in our region, his time as a three-term California Assembly Member, his long career in law enforcement, and much more. 

Also, starting with this episode, you can now watch all episodes of the Rancho Cordova Podcast on our new YouTube Channel, "The Rancho Cordova Podcast".  If you have ever wondered where, and how we record our podcast, well tune into our new YouTube channel and take a look. 

We hope you enjoy this very informative episode of the Rancho Cordova Podcast.