Sheriff Jim Cooper

06/19/2026

Today, we recognize Juneteenth, as it commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and marks an important milestone in our nation’s history. Wishing everyone a safe and happy Juneteenth!

06/19/2026

Congratulations to 911 Calltaker Matsumoto on 30 years of service with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. For three decades, he has played a critical role in supporting our Deputies and serving the community.

Congratulations on this well-earned recognition!

06/18/2026

Spent some time yesterday with the professional staff assigned to our Home Detention Program.

Their work often happens behind the scenes, but it plays an important role in monitoring participants, managing electronic monitoring equipment and court-ordered programs, and help keep the program running smoothly every day.

06/16/2026

Californians were fed up with retail theft and passed Prop 36 in all 58 counties with nearly 70% voter approval.

Instead of fully funding and implementing what voters demanded, state legislators drafted AB 2108 and created yet another diversion program: this time for retail theft offenders.

Like mental health diversion, it offers another way to avoid jail time. Offenders even walk away without a conviction on their record. Even more surprising is that some of California’s largest retailers, along with the California Retailers Association, support the bill despite reporting billions of dollars in losses due to retail theft.

Voters wanted meaningful consequences for retail theft offenders, but the state legislature moved in the opposite direction.

06/15/2026

Thank you to Sacramento County Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez for taking the time to attend our promotional ceremony today and for her continued support of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

I was proud to promote more than 20 dedicated employees, including both sworn personnel and professional staff. Congratulations to all of our promotees and their families on this well-deserved achievement.

Rosario Rodriguez

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

Tomorrow, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will make budget decisions that will impact critical public safety services throughout our county.

I encourage you to attend and make your voice heard.

June 10, 2026
9:30 AM
700 H Street, Sacramento

06/01/2026

I rolled up on a vehicle stop on Franklin Boulevard in South Sacramento and got to catch up with Deputy Mora, who is in her fourth week of field training, and her FTO, Deputy Thomas. They had just taken a driver into custody on a felony warrant for being a felon in possession of a firearm.

I first met Deputy Mora a few months ago at RCCC when she was nervously studying and preparing to hit the streets. It’s great to see her out doing proactive police work in my old stomping grounds of Central Division, which I commanded as a Captain more than 20 years ago.

You don’t need to know everything about being a cop on day one. If you have the desire to learn, a strong work ethic, and want a career where you can make a real difference in your community, come join our family.

05/29/2026

Spent the evening with Supervisor Rich Desmond and residents of Arden Park at tonight’s Public Safety Meeting. Thank you to everyone who took the time to attend and speak with us. Partnerships like these keep Sacramento stronger and safer.

05/25/2026

Wishing everyone a Happy Memorial Day, I hope you are able to spend some time with your families. Thank you to the men and women who never made it home, your sacrifice will never be forgotten.