California State Sheriffs' Association https://www.calsheriffs.org Serving Law Enforcement Since 1894 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:36:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://www.calsheriffs.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Logo_CSSA-150x150.png California State Sheriffs' Association https://www.calsheriffs.org 32 32 2025 Award Recipients https://www.calsheriffs.org/2025-award-recipients/ https://www.calsheriffs.org/2025-award-recipients/#respond Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:13:22 +0000 https://cssa.engagementmobile.com/?p=1910

Civil Employee of the Year Award
Manager Marianne Saindon, El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office

Correctional Supervisor of the Year Award
Lieutenant Luis Martinez, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office

Court Security Supervisor of the Year Award
Sergeant Christopher Reed, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office

Executive Assistant/Secretary of the Year “Mary G. Walsh” Award
Brenda Jones, San Diego County Sheriff’s Office

Financial Manager of the Year Award
Kellie Kennedy, San Benito County Sheriff’s Office

Information Technology Manager of the Year Award
Commander David Sum, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department

Seconds in Command of the Year “John Sully” Award
Undersheriff Mike Ziegler, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office

]]> https://www.calsheriffs.org/2025-award-recipients/feed/ 0 2025 Medal of Valor Recipients https://www.calsheriffs.org/2025-medal-of-valor-recipients/ https://www.calsheriffs.org/2025-medal-of-valor-recipients/#respond Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:30:23 +0000 https://cssa.engagementmobile.com/?p=413 Everyday, public safety officers risk their lives to protect America’s citizens and communities. We are honored to recognize these recipients for their extraordinary valor that went above and beyond the call of duty.

Butte County Sheriff’s Office

  • Sergeant Justin Chamness

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department

  • Corporal Paul Kowalski
  • Deputy Jeffrey Dean
  • Deputy Bryant Moore
  • Deputy David Moore
  • Deputy Bradley Whitmer

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office

  • Deputy James Blount
  • Deputy Keegan Cutting
  • Deputy Giulia Geary
  • Deputy Karl Huey
  • Deputy Joseph Nougier
  • Deputy Jeannine Yebra

Ventura County Sheriff’s Office

  • Deputy Tyler Hackworth
  • Deputy Samuel Jones

]]> https://www.calsheriffs.org/2025-medal-of-valor-recipients/feed/ 0 CSSA Hosts Inaugural BBQ Cook-Off at Travis Air Force Base https://www.calsheriffs.org/cssa-hosts-inaugural-bbq-cook-off-at-travis-air-force-base/ https://www.calsheriffs.org/cssa-hosts-inaugural-bbq-cook-off-at-travis-air-force-base/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:37:00 +0000 https://cssa.engagementmobile.com/?p=1938 Eight Northern California Sheriff’s Offices gathered at Travis Air Force Base on Thursday, May 29, 2025, for the California State Sheriffs’ Association’s 1st Annual BBQ Cook-Off, a spirited event celebrating service and camaraderie.

San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office – Best Overall

The idea sparked from a friendly BBQ rivalry between (now former) Solano County Sheriff Thomas Ferrara and Sutter County Sheriff Brandon Barnes, which quickly expanded into a community-focused competition honoring those stationed at Travis AFB.

“If we’re going to cook all this food, why not cook for those who serve?” said Sheriff Barnes.

Yuba County Sheriff’s Office – Best Ribs

Sheriff’s Office teams served free BBQ to Airmen, base personnel, and local attendees, all while competing for top honors. Special guest judges, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Adam Housley, and Food Network’s Chuck Matto evaluated entries based on flavor, presentation, and creativity.

Solano County Sheriff’s Office – Best Chicken

Competition Results

Best Ribs — Yuba County Sheriff’s Office
Best Chicken — Solano County Sheriff’s Office
Best Beans — El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office
Overall Champion — San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office

Beyond the trophies and friendly rivalries, the day emphasized unity, appreciation, and community connection.

“We’re dedicated to our communities and our country,” said Sheriff Barnes. “This event brought us all together.”

El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office – Best Beans

The success of the first-ever BBQ Cook-Off marks the start of a tradition that brings together law enforcement, military members, and the communities they proudly serve.

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