Sheriff Jim Cooper

10/30/2026

Got to have a little fun during our lunch break with our costume contest, then even more later in the evening with the Sheriff’s Office Trunk or Treat event… can you guess what I dressed up as? Can you spot Undersheriff Ziegler? Loved to see our Sheriff’s Office family come together outside of work, enjoy some Halloween fun, and make memories with their families.

10/29/2026

Candidate for County Supervisor Flo Cofer continues to intentionally spread misinformation because she has either been misinformed or doesn’t understand the MOU that was vetted by the County’s own attorneys.

On May 12, 2026, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted to approve an agreement allowing the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office to participate in the Sacramento–San Francisco Homeland Security Task Force.

The agreement authorizes the Sheriff’s Office to participate in a federal task force investigating:

*Major drug trafficking organizations
*Illegal fi****ms trafficking
*Human trafficking
*Organized crime across jurisdictions

The participating federal agencies include the FBI, DEA, Homeland Security Investigations, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

The Sacramento task force does not include, and this agreement actually prohibits, immigration enforcement using local law enforcement personnel and resources.

Additionally, the Sheriff’s Office is not sharing information with ICE for immigration enforcement under this, or any other agreement, and complies with California law.

Candidate Coffer simply is either not able to understand how MOU’s work or she is being untruthful.

10/28/2026

Councilwoman Mai Vang agrees: ALL COPS ARE BASTARDS AND FILTH.

Sacramento Police Department Officers and my Sacramento Sheriff's Office Deputies are not ICE; and definitely not Bastards or Filth.

Sacramento City Councilwoman Mai Vang, who’s now running for United States Congress, not only believes that SHE can protect you, but she also endorses that “All Cops Are Bastards” ideology and that the men in women in uniform are “Filth”.

Congresswoman Matsui does not believe that. I support Doris Matsui and I am asking you to join me.

10/25/2026

Ran into Sgt. Curtis at IACP! A retired law enforcement veteran who’s built an incredible following on YouTube by breaking down real police encounters and sharing his experience. Always great connecting with people who continue to represent the profession so well, even after retirement! Follow him on:
Instagram: Christopher Curtis
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sergeantcurtisfb?mibextid=wwXIfr&mibextid=wwXIfr
YouTube: ⁠

10/23/2026

In Mai Vang’s world, there is no police - and she has repeatedly called for defunding public safety. Her agenda defies common sense: when people need help, police officers respond. People in Sacramento and her own district are suffering from some of the most unsafe conditions in the region and stripping resources from law enforcement puts Sacramento families, workers, and businesses at greater risk.

You deserve to feel secure in your neighborhoods and should not have to wonder whether help is coming when violence or emergencies strike. Sacramento needs leaders who recognize that public safety requires adequately supported law enforcement. Not politicians pushing reckless, anti-police policies that drain resources, embolden criminals, and leave Sacramento families waiting for 911 services when danger is at their doorstep.

Doris Matsui understands this. She understands that violent crime and quality of life crime happens and that law enforcement plays a critical role in keeping you safe and secure. Mai Vang does not.

10/21/2026

Public safety has never mattered to voters more than it does today, and it can’t be trusted in the hands of someone as irresponsible and reckless as Mai Vang.

During her entire time in Congress, especially since I’ve been Sheriff for the last four years, Congresswoman Matsui has directly supported the Sheriff’s Office and has been a champion for public safety.

Make your vote matter, and join me in supporting Doris Matsui for United States Congress.

Jim Cooper: I've been in law enforcement for over 35 years and to...

10/20/2026

Congratulations to Sheriff’s IT Division Chief Mike Herman on 20 years of service!

I’ve known Mike since he first started with the Sheriff’s Office as an IT Supervisor when he still wore a pocket protector, and it’s been great watching him work his way up to Division Chief. Congratulations and thank you for 20 years of outstanding service!

10/18/2026

Honored to attend the Jeff Mitchell Wiffle Ball Tournament and remember one of our own. Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Jeff Mitchell was killed in the line of duty on October 27, 2006. Jeff loved baseball, making a day at the ballfield a fitting way to honor his memory.

Jeff’s family turned out big time this morning! It was great spending time with them and seeing so many people come together in his honor. Thank you to Sacramento County Pat Hume and Sacramento DA Thien Ho for coming out and speaking, along with everyone who organized and played to help keep this tradition alive.

10/18/2026

Stopped by EVOC to visit our academy recruits as they develop the driving skills they’ll depend on as Deputies.

I remember running to get my license as soon as I turned 16, but we’re seeing more and more young people wait until 18 or later to get theirs. Parents, encourage your kids to start at 16 when they’re ready, and put in the supervised practice.

That foundation matters for any young driver, especially someone entering law enforcement. Our instructors are amazing and will make them expert drivers, but they need a good foundation with some years of driving under their belts before they get to us.

10/18/2026

Congratulations to Andy Miller for winning the adult category at the Mark Stasyuk Memorial Fishing Tournament, and Lucas Diacon for taking the youth division for the FIFTH straight year!

Lucas, we’re moving you into the adult category next year, we gotta’ give the other kids a chance!

Thank you to everyone who came out, competed, volunteered, and helped make this tournament possible to honor Deputy Mark Stasyuk and keep his memory alive.