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Scott jones sheriff biography
Scott Jones (sheriff)
Sheriff of Sacramento County, California, U.S.
Scott Robert Jones (born August 10, 1967) is an American attorney, politician, and former law enforcement officer who served as the sheriff of Sacramento County, California from 2010-2022.[1][2] Jones was first elected in 2010, winning re-election to his post in 2014 and again in 2018.[3][4]
Early life and education
Jones was raised in Southern California and moved to Sacramento with his family as a child.
He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice from the California State University, Sacramento and a Juris Doctor from the Lincoln Law School of Sacramento in 1998.[5][6]
Career
Jones joined the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department in 1989.
During his tenure, he has served in corrections, patrol, and legal affairs. He later served as the department's legal advisor.[7]
2016 U.S. congressional campaign
In November