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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 9, 2010
Media Contact: Lindsay Martin, 916-444-8897
SACRAMENTO – Sheriff’s Captain Jim Cooper today released the following statement regarding yesterday’s primary election results:
“I am pleased with the results that we saw last night, and encouraged that my message resonated with many voters!
“I would like to remind everyone that it is not over yet. We still have a lot of work ahead of us between now and November, but I am certain that we will be successful as these next few months will give us time to speak with voters and let them know what I plan to do to move the Sheriff’s Department forward.
“My number one priority has always been protecting the community and serving those in need and that remains true today. As Sheriff I will work to get more deputies out on the streets protecting our citizens and businesses. I will go out on patrol to keep in touch with the community and hear about their needs and concerns first hand through Community Advisory Groups and partnering with many of our local non-profits.
“I will continue to focus my campaign on what I am going to do to manage our budget and keep deputies on the street and I am confident that as we move forward all of my supporters, as well as my opponent’s engage in professional, respectful and civil campaigning.
“I would like to thank everyone who has volunteered and supported my campaign thus far and I look forward to working with all of you as I continue to get my message out to the voters to become the next Sheriff of Sacramento County.”
Cooper has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years and currently commands the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft. Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2010
Press Contact: Lindsay Martin
(916) 444-8897
SACRAMENTO – The Mayor of Sacramento, Kevin Johnson, today announced his endorsement of Captain Jim Cooper as the next Sheriff of Sacramento County.
“I am proud to endorse Captain Jim Cooper as Sheriff,” said Johnson. “Jim’s 25 years in law enforcement, extensive frontline and undercover experience, and his time as Mayor and City Councilmember of Elk Grove combine to make him the best choice as Sheriff. I know he will do a great job.”
“I am honored to have the support of Mayor Kevin Johnson,” said Cooper. “In order to protect the citizens and businesses of Sacramento, it is essential for law enforcement and our local government officials to work together. As Sheriff I will do just that and I look forward to working alongside Mayor Johnson to maintain the safety and security of the County as our number one priority.”
Mayor Kevin Johnson joins a long list of supporters who endorse Cooper including the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Law Enforcement Managers’ Association, Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, National Latino Peace Officers Association, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce PAC, California Asian Peace Officers Association, and the Sacramento Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, to name a few.
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years. Cooper spent nine of those 25 years undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft.
Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2010
Press Contact: Lindsay Martin
916-444-8897
SACRAMENTO – Metro PAC, the political action arm of The Sacramento Metro Chamber of Commerce today announced the group’s endorsement of Captain Jim Cooper in his bid to become Sacramento County’s next sheriff.
“Jim has served our community for over 25 years and we are proud to support him as the next Sheriff for Sacramento County,” said Ardie Zahedani, Metro PAC’s Chair.” He has a vast amount of experience in law enforcement and at the executive level as a member of the Elk Grove City Council; Combined this makes him the clear choice for voters on June 8th.”
“I am proud to have the support of the Sacramento Metro Chamber,” said Cooper. “As Sheriff, I will work to protect Sacramento County resident and businesses alike, and look forward to working with the Chamber to make this City a better place.”
Metro PAC serves as a unified voice of business throughout the six-county Sacramento region, one of the largest in California. The organization joins a long list of supporters who endorse Cooper including the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Law Enforcement Managers’ Association, Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, National Latino Peace Officers Association, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, California Asian Peace Officers Association, the Sacramento Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, to name a few.
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years. Cooper spent nine of those 25 years undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft.
Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT: Roger Salazar
916-444-8897
SACRAMENTO – The National Latino Peace Officers Association (NLPOA) today joined every major law enforcement group in Sacramento County in endorsing Captain Jim Cooper for Sheriff.
“Your crime fighting accomplishments are numerous and your ability to reach out to the community is laudable. You have proven to be an effective leader and subscribe to the highest ethical standards,” Hank Aguilar, NLPOA-PAC California Chairperson, wrote in an endorsement letter to Cooper.
“The NLPOA is driven by a mission to serve and protect our communities and to encourage and inspire others, a commitment that is shared by you and your law enforcement experience. We are honored to endorse you and are confident in your ability to keep the residents of Sacramento County safe and protected,” the letter continued.
“I am humbled and honored to have the support of the National Latino Peace Officers Association,” said Cooper. “It is essential that all law enforcement groups work together to ensure public safety and as Sheriff I plan on doing just that with the members of the NLPOA.”
The NLPOA joins a long list of organizations and local elected officials to endorse Cooper including the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Law Enforcement Managers’ Association, Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, California Asian Peace Officers Association, and the Sacramento Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, to name a few.
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years. Cooper spent nine of those 25 years undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft.
Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2010
MEDIA CONTACT: Roger Salazar
916-444-8897
SACRAMENTO – The Democratic Party of Sacramento County (DPSC) today announced the group’s endorsement of Captain Jim Cooper in his bid to become the next Sheriff of Sacramento County.
“Jim’s strong background in law enforcement and sincere concern for declining morale in the department make him well suited for tackling the real challenges facing the County as has the strong support of the Democratic Party,” said Devin Lavelle, Communication Chair, DPSC.
“As a life-long democrat, I am honored to have the support of the Democratic Party of Sacramento County,” Cooper said. “I appreciate that the Party has recognized my strong law enforcement experience and my commitment to keeping Sacramento County neighborhoods safe.”
The DPSC joins a long list of organizations and local elected officials to endorse Cooper including the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Law Enforcement Managers’ Association, Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, National Latino Peace Officers Association, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, California Asian Peace Officers Association, and the Sacramento Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, to name a few.
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years. Cooper spent nine of those 25 years undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft.
Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT:
Roger Salazar, (916) 444-8897
March 31, 2010
Sacramento Area Legislators Steinberg & Jones
Endorse Captain Jim Cooper for Sheriff
Cooper also receives endorsement of former Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico
SACRAMENTO -- California State Senate President pro Tem Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento) and Assemblymember Dave Jones today individually announved their endorsements of Captain Cooper as the next Sheriff of Sacramento County.
"I am proud to endorse Captain Cooper as the next Sheriff for Sacramento County," said Steinberg, whose 6th Senate district covers a large protion of Sacramento County, including the cities of Sacramento, North Highlands, Citrus Heights and poritons of Elk Grove, Rio Linda, Carmichael and Rancho Cordova.
"Our community needs a leader who has experience in the field and the ability to be a strong leader as well as a strong fiscal manager," Steinberg continued. "Jim has all three of those and will help bring morale back to Sacramento County and ensure public safety."
Assemblymember Dave Jones represents California’s 9th Assembly District, which includes a large portion of Sacramento, including Downtown, Florin, South Sacramento, the Pocket, Land Park, South Natomas and parts of Elk Grove.
“I am honored to have the endorsement of Sen. Steinberg and Asm. Jones,” Cooper said. “It is essential for Sacramento-area law enforcement and lawmakers to work hand-in-glove to ensure the safety of the public. I look forward to working with Sen. Steinberg and Asm. Jones as we strive to protect our neighborhoods and enhance the livability of our community.”
Cooper also recently received the endorsement of former Assembly Majority Leader Alberto Torrico.
“It is my pleasure to endorse your candidacy for Sacramento County Sheriff,” Asm. Torrico wrote in an endorsement letter to Cooper. “Your longstanding commitment to public safety, broad experience and vision for the County of Sacramento will make you a great Sheriff,” the letter continued.
Steinberg, Jones and Torrico join a long list of organizations and local elected officials to endorse Cooper including the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, Law Enforcement Managers’ Association, Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, California Asian Peace Officers Association, and the Sacramento Central Labor Council AFL-CIO, to name a few.
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years. Cooper spent nine of those 25 years undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft.
Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove.
As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS CONTACT:
Roger Salazar, (916) 444-8897
March 31, 2010
SACRAMENTO – The Elk Grove Police Officers Association (EGPOA) today announced its endorsement of Captain Jim Cooper for Sacramento County Sheriff, citing Cooper’s “political savvy, combined with his forward-thinking approach to law enforcement.”
“Mr. Cooper was one of the founding members of the City Council and has worked tirelessly to ensure the citizens of Elk Grove receive the highest level of representation as an elected official,” Dan Koontz, EGPOA President, wrote in an endorsement letter. “Our Association believes that Councilman Cooper’s successful local government work and dedication can easily be extrapolated to how he would ultimately successfully serve as Sheriff of Sacramento County.”
The EGPOA joins a growing list of public safety groups supporting Cooper, including: the Sacramento Deputy Sheriffs’ Association, the Law Enforcement Managers Association, the Sacramento Police Officers Association, the Sacramento Area Fire Fighters Local 522, the Sacramento County Probation Association, and the California Asian Peace Officers PAC.
“I am proud to have the endorsement of the Elk Grove Police Officers Association,” said Cooper. “I have worked closely with the Association for many years and look forward to continuing that work to protect the residents of Elk Grove as Sacramento County Sheriff.”
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft.
Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove. Due to the Council’s sound fiscal planning, Elk Grove has one of the largest surpluses in the region with $13 million in reserve. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 9, 2010
Press Contact: Roger Salazar
(916) 444-8897
Sacramento Police Officers Association and Sacramento Area Firefighters, Local 522 Announce Their Endorsement for Captain Cooper
SACRAMENTO – The Sacramento Police Officers Association (SPOA) and Sacramento Area Firefighters, Local 522, today joined every major public safety groups in the Sacramento area at a press conference to announce their support for Captain Jim Cooper in his bid to become the next Sheriff of Sacramento County.
“The Sacramento Police Officers Association is proud to endorse Jim Cooper as the next Sheriff of Sacramento County,” said Donald Gilbertson, Treasurer of the Sacramento Police Officers Association. “Captain Cooper has frontline experience and strong leadership skills, which will support him as Sheriff. We look forward to working with him in the future.”
“We support Jim because of his many years in law enforcement and his executive experience as an Elk Grove City Councilmember,” said Rich Schmiedt, President of the Sacramento Area Firefighters, Local 522. “We know his experience will support him as the new Sheriff for Sacramento County.”
Representatives from the SPOA and Firefighters Local 522 were joined by representatives from the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association; the Law Enforcement Managers Association; the County of Sacramento Probation Department; and the California Asian Peace Officers Association in their endorsement of Cooper.
“I am proud to have the support of the Sacramento POA and the Firefighters Local 522 along with every major public safety group including my colleagues at SCDSA and LEMA,” said Jim Cooper. “The members of these organizations put themselves in harm’s way every day for the citizens of Sacramento County and I pledge to work with them to strengthen and maintain public safety throughout the County.”
“Captain Jim Cooper possesses both the proven leadership skills and the political savvy to guide the Sheriff’s Department in the coming years. Our membership has spoken and we are committed to seeing that Captain Cooper becomes the next elected Sheriff for Sacramento County,” stated Kevin Mickelson, President of SCDSA.
“LEMA is proud to support and endorse Candidate Jim Cooper as the next Sheriff of Sacramento County and we are confident he is the right choice, at the right time,” wrote LEMA President, Mike Ziegler in an endorsement letter from the group.
Cooper is also supported by the Sacramento Central Labor Council; the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; the Sac-Sierra Building and Construction Trades Council; and many others. (see www.jimcooperforsheriff.com for complete list).
Cooper is running for Sheriff of Sacramento County in the June 2010 election. He has served the people of Sacramento County in the Sheriff's Department for more than 25 years. Cooper spent nine of those 25 years undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Today, he serves as Commander of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crime’s Task Force investigating Internet crimes against children and identity theft. Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove. Due to the Council’s sound fiscal planning, Elk Grove has one of the largest surpluses in the region with $13 million in reserve. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the city conducts business today, with transparency, accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2010
Press Contact: Roger Salazar
(916) 444-8897
SACRAMENTO – In his bid to become the next Sheriff of Sacramento County in 2010, Captain Jim Cooper has been endorsed by local Sacramento elected officials, including Robert Fong, Sacramento City Councilmember; Brian Cooley, Sacramento County Board of Education (Area 5); and Cortez Quinn, Twin Rivers Unified School District Board of Trustees.
"Jim Cooper has an impressive background that includes 25 years in law enforcement and has been actively involved in our community for years. He has demonstrated his expertise and passion in leading this community which is why I am proudly endorsing Jim as the next Sheriff for Sacramento County," said Rob Fong.
“I am proud to endorse Jim Cooper for Sheriff because he has the experience necessary to be a strong leader for Sacramento County,” said Brian Cooley. “With over 25 years of law enforcement experience and as a founding member of the Elk Grove City Council, Jim is the perfect person for the job.”
“It’s time Sacramento County be lead in a different direction and Jim Cooper is the person to make that happen. Jim has over 25 years of law enforcement experience, strong fiscal and managerial skills, and has had an active role in our community for years. This is why I am proud to endorse Jim as the next sheriff for Sacramento County,” explained Cortez Quinn.
Mr. Fong, Mr. Cooley, and Mr. Quinn join a long list of many organizations and individuals lending their support to Captain Cooper, including former Sheriff Lou Blanas; the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association; the Law Enforcement Managers’ Association; the California Asian Peace Officers PAC; the Sac-Sierra Building and Construction Trades Council; the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce; Sacramento County Supervisor Jimmie Yee and many others (see www.jimcooperforsheriff.com for complete list).
“I am honored to have the support of so many local elected officials,” said Captain Jim Cooper. “I look forward to working with Mr. Fong, Mr. Cooley, and Mr. Quinn to address the concerns and needs of the residents of Sacramento County, while maintaining public safety as my number one priority.”
Cooper spent nine of his 25 years in law enforcement undercover taking down gangs and drug dealers and has been honored with a Bronze Star for Bravery. Currently, Cooper leads the High-Tech Crimes Task Force, cracking down on identity thieves and Internet predators that target children online.
Cooper also serves as a founding Councilmember for the City of Elk Grove. Due to the Council’s sound fiscal planning, Elk Grove has one of the largest surpluses in the region with $13 million in reserve. As Elk Grove’s first Mayor, Cooper set the tone for how the City conducts business today, with accessibility, regional partnership and public engagement as the cornerstones for a successful government.
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Captain Cooper gets Strong Vote of Confidence from Peers
For Immediate Release
February 8, 2010
Press Contact: Roger Salazar, (916) 444-8897
SACRAMENTO – With over 70% of the vote, the Sacramento County Deputy Sheriff’s Association (SCDSA) overwhelmingly threw its support behind Captain Jim Cooper to be the next leader of the Sheriff’s Department.
SCDSA, representing 1,500 rank and file sergeants, deputies and non-sworn staff, and is the largest law enforcement association in Northern California, had the majority of members voting, and at a margin of 4:1, Cooper was given the strongest vote of confidence to date by any candidate.
“Captain Jim Cooper possesses both the proven leadership skills and the political savvy to guide the Sheriff’s Department in the coming years. Our membership has spoken and we are committed to seeing that Captain Cooper becomes the next elected Sheriff for Sacramento County,” stated Kevin Mickelson, President of SCDSA.
Cooper, a 25-year veteran of the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, has attracted the support of all the major law enforcement groups in the county, including the Law Enforcement Manager's Association and the California Asian Peace Officers PAC, as well as the support from all major labor organizations and business groups.
"I am humbled and honored to have the support of the men and women I work with every single day," Cooper said. "This department is my family and I am committed to making sure they have the resources they need to protect all the families of Sacramento County."
Cooper has been recognized for his work investigating crimes committed by gang members, and has received numerous awards for his heroic undercover work, as well as the Bronze Star for Bravery received for his actions during the 1991 'Good Guys' Hostage Crisis. Currently, Cooper leads the High-Tech Crimes Task Force, cracking down on identity thieves and Internet predators that target children online. Cooper also serves as a founding City Council member for the City of Elk Grove.
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