Sheriff Jim Cooper

09/04/2026

I’m proud of Deputies Sam Oriyavong and Nick Stambaugh as they prepare to step into the ring at the NorCal Battle of the Badges! These guys have put in hours of training and will represent the Sheriff’s Office against competitors from other public safety agencies.

Come out on Saturday, October 24 at Rock & Brews in Sacramento and help us cheer them on!

09/04/2026

Stopped by the Branch Jail (RCCC) this evening and had a chance to catch up with both B-Days and B-Nights. I also got to sit in on B-Nights briefing before they started their shift and it was good talking with our Deputies and seeing the work they’re doing every day.

Of course, B-Days made sure to remind me that they’re the better of the two shifts, but I’ll let B-Nights take that up with them 😂

09/02/2026

Made my return to the Assembly Floor for the first time in four years since becoming Sheriff and attended the final day of the legislative session. I was elected to the State Assembly as part of the Class of 2014, but chose to leave four years early to run for Sheriff, because I believed I could do more for my community in this role.

It was nice sending off several of my former “classmates” who have now reached their term limits and I wish them good luck!

09/01/2026

A lot of misinformation has come out on this topic. It’s unfortunate that this only became an issue once ICE purchased the G.L.O.V.E. In today’s political climate, anything associated with the Federal government immediately becomes radioactive. Unfortunately, the fallout won’t be felt by the Federal government; it will be felt by local deputies and police officers who are losing a valuable compliance and de-escalation tool, as California agencies have been using it for years.

What somehow continues to be overlooked is that California cannot dictate the tools and tactics used by Federal law enforcement. Just like the state’s mask restrictions, this legislation will have no effect on Federal agencies.

California lawmakers approved a bill to ban law enforcement from using "shock gloves" and mandate a safety study. The bill awaits Governor Newsom's decision.

08/31/2026

Congratulations to Academy Class 26-SBRA-1!

One of my favorite duties is speaking with each academy class before graduation. It is a chance to recognize everything they have accomplished, reflect on the responsibility they are about to assume, and welcome them into their new lives.

I am incredibly proud of this class and excited to see them embark on their careers serving communities throughout the region. Stay safe and take care of one another.

08/30/2026

An early congratulations to the members of Academy Class 26-SBRA-1, who graduate tomorrow!

I stopped by at their academy banquet last night, and it was great to see everyone able to loosen up, let their hair down, and enjoy themselves after months of hard work, long days, and demanding training.

Tomorrow marks the end of the academy, but more importantly, the beginning of their careers in law enforcement. Graduates from this class will soon be serving communities throughout California, including Placer County, the City and County of Napa, Nevada County, Redding, and Citrus Heights.

Stay humble, keep learning, take care of one another, and never lose sight of why you chose this profession. I’m proud of you guys!

08/28/2026

AB 2760 will take away the ability of local Sheriffs and police Chiefs from deploying another form of a less lethal option when de-escalation is not only warranted, but desired.

To correct the LA Times article; law enforcement agencies including Sheriff’s Offices throughout the state are already using the G.L.O.V.E. with great success.

It is clear that the only reason this bill was introduced in the last few days of this legislative session was because the federal government (ICE) began to purchase and use this technology.

The reporting and claims made by the those quoted regarding this less lethal technology are not factual and hyperbolic.

The Legislature should not impede on your local law enforcement leaders who are constantly in search of delivering a safer way to resolve potentially violent situations. AB 2760 takes those options away from us, not based on best practices, but based on politics.

Assembly Bill 2760 seeks to ban the use of "shock gloves" by the Department of Homeland Security and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents.

08/26/2026

The California State Legislature can’t have it both ways.

08/24/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out for Wh***ey and Rails last night, see you at the Sheriff’s Rodeo on October 3!