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Sheriff Devon Bell began his career as a deputy with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in 1992. He has worked a wide variety of assignments within the organization including Corrections, Patrol, Support Services and the Special Investigations Unit.
Born and raised in the Sacramento area, Undersheriff Wayne Woo began his career in law enforcement in 1990 with the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Captain Darrell Steinhauer began his career with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in 1994. During that time he has worked a variety of assignments, including Corrections, Patrol, and Investigations.
Captain Troy Minton-Sander began his career with the Placer County Sheriff's Office in 1997. He became a sergeant in 2003, and was promoted to lieutenant in 2010, serving as the lieutenant of Investigations.
Captain Dave Powers started his law enforcement career with the Placer County Sheriff's Office in 1994. He started in the Corrections Division before transferring to Patrol.
Captain Jeff Swearingen began his career with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office in corrections in 1997, before being sent to the academy as a deputy sheriff trainee in 1999.
Captain Dennis Walsh was raised in Placer County and began his career as a reserve deputy in 1992 and was hired as a full time deputy in 1993.