Jim Cooper (California politician)
Jim Cooper | |
|---|---|
| 37th Sheriff of Sacramento County | |
| Assumed office December 16, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Scott Jones |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 9th district | |
| In office December 1, 2014 – December 8, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Pan |
| Succeeded by | Stephanie Nguyen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 5, 1964 |
| Party | Democratic |
| Education | Saint Mary's College of California (MA) |
James Cooper (born January 5, 1964) is the current Sheriff of Sacramento County and politician who served in the California State Assembly. He is a Democrat who represented the 9th Assembly District, which encompassed portions of Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.
Cooper was a member of the California Legislative Black Caucus and Assistant Majority Floor Leader. Prior to being elected to the Assembly in 2014, he was an Elk Grove Founding Mayor and 15-year City Councilmember and 30-year Sacramento County Sheriff's Captain.
After winning the position of Sacramento County Sheriff in 2022, Sheriff Cooper immediately began to work to enhance public safety in the region by tackling issues that have plagued the region. Introducing new initiatives to combat homelessness, violent crime, and taking an honest and direct approach to mental health services for residents are at the forefront of his mission. Sheriff Cooper continues to modernize the Sheriff’s Office, including implementing new technology, training programs for deputies, and strengthening relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Community service has always been a significant part of Sheriff Cooper’s life. He has served on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Sacramento Children’s Receiving Home.