Sheriff-Coroner Ingrid Braun is the 25th Sheriff to serve the citizens and visitors of Mono County. She was born in Los Angeles, California, in 1967 and raised in La Crescenta, graduating from Crescenta Valley High School in 1985. Sheriff Braun attended the University of California, Berkeley, and graduated in 1989 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. She began her law enforcement career with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in 1989. Sheriff Braun met her husband, Michael, also an LAPD Officer, in 1991, and they married in 1993. Sheriff Braun rose through the ranks at the LAPD, attaining the ranks of Police Officer, Detective Trainee, Detective, Detective Supervisor and Lieutenant. Sheriff Braun worked assignments in Patrol, Investigations, Internal Affairs, Gang and Narcotics Enforcement and Administration.

In 2011, Sheriff Braun and her husband chose to retire from LAPD to escape to Mono County, where they have been homeowners in Mammoth Lakes since 1997. Sheriff Braun and her husband are passionate about living in the Eastern Sierra, and they enjoy all it has to offer. Sheriff Braun is a competitive alpine ski racer, cross-country skier, cyclist (both road and mountain), hiker and outdoor enthusiast.

Officer Ann Carrizales began her career in the Military with the United States Marine Corps. In 1997 Ann made history as she became the first female to represent the USMC in amateur boxing.  In 1999 she became the U.S. Women’s National Champion in her weight division and was ranked #1 in the country.

As a Sergeant, Ann attended Leadership Training at the Marine Corps Institute, served as a Criminal Investigator and a Field Training Officer, receiving multiple meritorious awards for superior achievement and performance.

In 2010 Ann joined the Stafford Police Department working special assignments such as FTO, Rape Aggression Defense Instructor, Police Trainer and worked as a Crisis Negotiator on the East Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team.

On October 26, 2013, during a vehicle stop, Officer Carrizales found herself in a gunfight for her life.  Shot in the face and chest, Ann was not going to quit.  Ann shares her story with us in our Female Enforcers course and has become a role model and inspiration to Law Enforcement Officers throughout the country.

Ann has received the LE Purple Heart, the Congressional Badge of Bravery, the IAWP Medal of Valor and many more awards for her heroic acts.  

A mother and a hero, Calibre Press is honored to have her join our family of elite trainers. Ann currently teaches Female Enforcers, Emotional Survival for the Female Enforcer and Deescalation, Intervention & Force Mitigation Opportunities.

A mother and a hero, Calibre Press is honored to have her join our family of elite trainers. Ann currently teaches Female Enforcers, Emotional Survival for the Female Enforcer and Deescalation, Intervention & Force Mitigation Opportunities.

Chief Michael Carroll has been employed with the San Jose State University Police Department for three years.  Before becoming the Chief of Police, Chief Carroll served as a law enforcement officer with the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) for 26 years.  

He created the Santa Rita Jail Youth Education Program, the first ACSO's Office Spanish Speaking Citizens’ Academy, and an innovative Cultural Diversity course certified by POST. He is also the founder of the Barbershop Forum and Conversations to Provide Resolutions (CPR), which are community collaborations designed to enhance communication between multiple stakeholders and law enforcement officers.  

Chief Carroll received his bachelor’s in political science from the UC Berkeley and his master’s in leadership and organizational change from St. Mary’s College in Moraga, California.  He serves as a member of the Diablo Black Mens Group and a volunteer for American Red Cross. 

Chief Carroll was a recipient of the 2020 NAACP’s Award for Innovation.  He was presented with the 2020 National Organization for Black Law Executives Community Policing Award for his work to enhance the relationships between law enforcement and the community.  In 2018, 2016, and 2015, Chief Carroll was recognized as Officer of the Year by Alameda County’s District Attorney Nancy O’Malley. In 2019, the Barbershop Forum was nominated for an Emmy Award for their efforts to bridge the gap in our communities with law enforcement.  

Kevin Franklin was appointed as Chief of Police on October 2, 2023. Kevin began his law enforcement career in 1989 at the Oakland Police Department. After transferring to the BART Police Department in 1996, Kevin worked in a variety of assignments as a BART Police Officer including patrol, SWAT, Honor Guard, data analysis, and Department instructor. 

Promoted to Deputy Chief in 2020, Kevin was assigned to lead the Operations Bureau for the majority of his time as a Deputy Chief. As a Lieutenant, Kevin worked as a member of the Department’s Command Staff at a time where the Department implemented sweeping changes as the result of reforms which resulted from the tragic death of Oscar Grant. While serving as the District’s Manager of Security Programs from 2011 through 2018, Kevin worked to implement smart security strategies and provided leadership for infrastructure hardening efforts throughout the BART District. As a recognized leader in transit security, Kevin is involved with the American Public Transit Association where he assists with development of recommended practices for securing transit systems in the United States and Canada.

Kevin holds a bachelor's in Business Administration from the University of California at Berkeley and a master's in Criminal Justice from California Coast University. Additionally, Kevin is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's National Academy (Session 236) and the Police Executive Research Forum's Senior Management Institute for Policing. Outside of work Kevin gives back to the community through volunteer work with local youth programs including Scouting.

Tiffany K. Martin is an equity-minded thought leader, speaker, presenter, author,

and health equity advocate. She is the CEO of TKMartin Consulting LLC and the

Founder and Executive Director of Elevated Health and Community. Formerly serving as

a Special Agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Tiffany currently serves as

an Executive Change Strategist and ICF-certified Professional Coach (CPC/CLC),

specializing in organizational culture and change management, strategic planning,

training in diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, executive coaching and performance

consulting. As a result of her multi-faceted career in law enforcement, hardware

engineering (MSEE), education, business consulting and health equity, Tiffany is

uniquely positioned to help others understand the “big picture” and act with intention.

Tiffany is passionate about providing people and organizations with the information,

resources and support they need to become better and do better.

Sheriff Martinez has served the residents of San Diego County and the Sheriff's Office since 1985.  Sheriff Martinez was elected Sheriff in 2022.

Sheriff Martinez is responsible for providing law enforcement services to 4,200 square miles of unincorporated San Diego County, nine contract cities, seven jails, and security for the court houses.   She is responsible for the department's $1.2 billion budget and more than 4,700 authorized employees.

Sheriff Martinez has a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice Administration.  She holds several POST Certificates including a basic, advanced, supervisory and management POST.  She is a graduate of the POST Command College and the National Sheriff's Institute Jail Management and Leadership courses.  Sheriff Martinez graduated from the FBI National Executive Institute in 2024.  She is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the San Diego Police Chiefs' and Sheriff's Association, a lifetime member of the California State Sheriff's Association, Major County Sheriff's Association, and the Southwest Border Sheriff's Coalition.  She is a San Diego native and committed to public safety.  Sheriff Martinez is married with one adult son.

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto, the first Asian American sheriff elected in San Francisco's 173-year history, assumed office on January 8, 2020. A fourth-generation San Franciscan, he joined the Sheriff's Office in 1996. Under his leadership, deputies are deployed for Operation Safe Streets, to patrol parts of the City. As head of one of the nation's most diverse Sheriff's departments, Miyamoto introduced a bilingual nameplate program, a first for emergency responders in the City. Sheriff Miyamoto remains committed to protecting the rights of the incarcerated, and providing opportunities to change. Under his direction, people in jail have access to free tablets, free commissary items, and free phone calls, and video visits where no Internet infrastructure existed before.  Throughout the pandemic, the Sheriff collaborated with the City's justice partners to safely lower the jail count and reduce the risk of COVID among the most vulnerable custodies, ensuring zero COVID hospitalizations or death in San Francisco Cunty Jail. Throughout his career, he has fostered strong partnerships with other City agencies, serving on the boards of the National Association of Asian American Professionals, Guardians of the City, and the Five Keys Charter School. 

Sheriff Miyamoto, a graduate of Lowell High School and the University of Califonia, Davis, carries a family legacy of resilience. Inspired by his late father and extended family's triumph over adversity during the Japanese internment in World War II, he credits his success to the values instilled by his family. He is married and has five children.

Sheriff Shannan Moon was elected Sheriff, Coroner, Public Chief Administrator of Nevada County in 2018. In June 2022 she was re-elected to her second term. Sheriff Moon possesses a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Management. She holds an Executive Certificate from the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST), the highest of the seven professional certificates for peace officers. 

Sheriff Moon is on the Board of Directors for Bright Futures for Youth, a local non-profit organization committed to addressing needs of youth in Nevada County.  She is also on the Board of Directors at the California Peace Officers Memorial Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is to recognize and honor California peace officers who gave their lives in the Line of Duty. Sheriff Moon is on the Advisory Committee for the California Office of Emergency Services Services, Training, Officers, and Prosecutors Program to reduce Violence Against Women. Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Sheriff Moon to the POST Commission. In June 2024, Sheriff Moon was elected treasurer of the California State Sheriff’s Association (CSSA) and previously served CSSA as sergeant-at-arms. Sheriff Moon lives with her wife Amy, a Nevada County Probation Officer, and their three daughters.  

Sheriff Tina M. Nieto has served as the Monterey County Sheriff Since Dec 2022. When she was sworn in as the elected Sheriff in 2022, she became the first Latina Sheriff in California’s history. Prior to her becoming the Monterey County Sheriff, she served over 5 years as the Chief of Police of Marina, Ca.

Tina began her career in law enforcement in 1989 with the Los Angeles Police Department, retiring in 2017 as a Commanding Officer. Sheriff Nieto also served with the United States Army Reserve attaining the rank of Captain. Sheriff Nieto currently serves on the NGEN Board, the Emergency Management Services Board, and the Monterey County Domestic Violence Coordination Council in Monterey County. She also serves on the state’s Homeland Security Advisory Committee that advises in the development and implementation of the State’s Homeland Security Strategy.

Sheriff Nieto also volunteers in her off-time and currently serves on the Board of the Hospice Foundation, is a Rotarian, an Elk Member, a Moose Member, and an American Legion Member in Monterey County. Sheriff Nieto received her Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California State University, Fullerton and her Master’s degree in Leadership and Management from the University of La Verne.

Assistant Chief Jonni Redick (retired) was a county clerk worker who broke through the “less than one percent ceiling to become an African American woman in executive leadership with the California Highway Patrol as an Assistant Chief. She spent 29 years with the CHP and oversaw a multi-billion dollar organization. She now builds 21st-century leaders as the founder and CEO of JLConsulting Solutions.

She holds a Master of Science in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. Doctoral degree from California Baptist University, Doctor of Education, Organizational Change and Administration.

She is a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training instructor and a graduate of POST Command College, class 56. She is an adjunct professor for San Joaquin Delta College POST Academy and an adjunct professor for the University of San Diego.

She served on the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement committee for 10 years and is an active member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the American Association of University Women, and the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executives.

She is also the author of two books: “Survival Guide” to Law Enforcement Promotional Preparation and “Black, White & Blue: Surviving the Sifting.”

Sheriff Stephanie Rennie currently serves as the Sheriff of Inyo County, a role to which she was elected in 2023. In 2003, she began her career as a Correctional Officer with the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office and two years later became a Deputy Sheriff.

She served in Patrol Operations, Court Services, Crime Scene Investigations, evidence collection/preservation, and community outreach, including drug awareness programs for students and the Native American community. She was also a member of the Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), where she helped to prosecute sexual assault cases. 

In 2010, she became a Criminal Investigator with the Inyo County District Attorney’s Office and was promoted to District Attorney Chief Investigator in 2016.  In 2015, she led efforts to provide forensic interview training for local investigators and social workers, ensuring compliance with National Children’s Alliance standards and minimizing trauma for child victims.

Sheriff Rennie remains deeply committed to community-oriented policing, transparency, and accountability. Her focus is on building stronger relationships, fostering collaborative problem-solving, and implementing proactive strategies to enhance public safety and trust. Her career reflects a deep-rooted passion for service, continuous learning, and the belief that successful law enforcement is built on partnerships and community engagement.

Sheriff Yesenia Sanchez is a proud Latina with Mexican roots. She is the first Latina Sheriff at the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office and a 24-year veteran. She has worked hard and excelled through the ranks, from Sheriff’s Technician to Division Commander, where she oversaw and managed the Santa Rita Jail facility in Dublin. 

She was born in Hayward and spent her whole life in California. Sheriff Sanchez developed a strong work ethic at a young age. She began working when she was 14 years old, as she and her siblings helped support her family.

Chief William Scott was sworn in as the San Francisco Police Chief on January 23, 2017, after serving 27 years in the Los Angeles Police Department, where he rose to Deputy Chief.

He has been focused on implementing 21st-century Policing reforms to address public safety and reduce crime in San Francisco. Chief Scott's reform efforts have been nationally recognized as a way to build trust with communities and improve legitimacy in policing, which has led to better public safety outcomes for San Francisco.

The reform project began with 272 recommendations from the Obama's administration Department of Justice (DOJ). In 2017, he partnered with the California DOJ to oversee the SFPD's voluntary reform initiative. The SFPD submitted the final responses to the DOJ's reform recommendations on April 1, 2024. Chief Scott has created a foundation to ensure the department continues to build on its reform initiative.

Chief Scott has developed new crime-fighting strategies and implemented technologies like ALPR cameras and drones, which have significantly improved the identification and arrest of suspects.

Chief Scott attended the University of Alabama, earning a degree in accounting. He is also a graduate of Senior Management of the Institute of Policing.

Colonel Eric Shafa, USAF, is the U.S. Air Force Chair and Military Professor at the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington D.C. He is an instructor in National Security and Industrial Base studies and the lead for the Electronic Warfare Industry Study. As the Air Force Service Chair, he provides guidance and oversight for all Air Force students and faculty at the Eisenhower School.

Colonel Shafa received his commission in 1993 through Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps from San Jose State University. He entered active duty in May 1994. He has commanded at the squadron, group, and wing level, served as an Afghanistan Pakistan (AFPAK) Hand, and led a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan. Additionally, he served in staff assignments at Air Force Special Operations Command,U.S.Central Command and Headquarters U.S.Air Force. Colonel Shafa has participated in several deployments in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, to include direct combat support in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as multiple joint/coalition/interagencyexercises involving ground and aircrew duty specializing in sensors, joint fires, and air-to-ground deconfliction from fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Prior to assuming his current duties,he served as Commander, 42nd Air Base Wing, Maxwell AFB, Alabama.

Sheriff Rachelle Whiting is the 24^th Sheriff, and first female Sheriff, of Calaveras County. She has worked for CCSO for the past 25 years, starting as a Correctional Officer and working through every rank in the department, from Deputy to Undersheriff, until her appointment to the office of the Sheriff in 2024. Sheriff Whiting served 18 years as a Hostage/Crisis Negotiator, managing numerous critical incidents as team commander. She was also a member of the Sheriff’s SCUBA Dive Recovery Team, Bike Team, and Peer Support Program administrator. Sheriff Whiting holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, a Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice, and Master’s Degree in Public Safety. She is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and the prestigious FBI National Academy. Sheriff Whiting is a fifth-generation resident of Calaveras County and strong supporter of local youth sports as well as the 4-H and FFA agriculture youth programs. Raising a child while working in public safety in a rural environment, she understands the intricacies of worrying about childcare, transportation, and the safety of our kids in local schools.

Sergeant Monique Johnson began her career with the Sheriff’s Office as a Sheriff’s Cadet in 2005. In 2008, she became a Deputy Sheriff and worked in the County Jail for 12 years also becoming a Jail Training Officer. In 2020, she was given a Chief’s Commendation for her contributions to our department’s Direct Supervision training. Also in 2020, she was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and is currently assigned to the Internal Affairs Unit.

Tanzanika Carter was sworn in as Assistant Sheriff, the third highest ranking position in the San Francisco Sheriff's Office. She became the first African American female to hold this position. Before her role as Assistant Sheriff, Carter served with the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) Police Department as Zone Commander for the Contra Costa County area.  

She assists with the Sheriff's Office Racial Equity Plan, Community Engagement, and Recruitment.  She also chairs the 30x30 Initiative to increase the representation of women in law enforcement. 

Assistant Sheriff Carter holds a BS in Criminal Justice and a BA in Ethnic Studies from California State University, East Bay. She also has an MS in Law Enforcement & Public Safety Leadership from the University of San Diego. She graduated from the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute #365 and the FBI National Academy, Session #282. She is also affiliated with numerous professional organizations, including the Women Leaders in Law Enforcement Foundation, the National Association of Women Law Enforcement Executive, the California State Sheriffs’ Association, the FBI National Academy Associates, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and lifetime member of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.  

James Quanico joined the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office (SFSO) in September 1996. A native San Franciscan, Quanico wanted to serve his community as a peace officer. He rose through the ranks, from Senior Deputy (2000) to Sergeant (2008) and Lieutenant (2016), and attended the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute in 2010.

Sheriff Paul Miyamoto promoted Quanico to Chief in 2024 and manges the Custody Division, Prior to his promotion, he served as the Commander of the Intake and Release Center and the Central Records and Warrants Unit (CRW). 

Chief Quanico has worked at County Jails #2, 3 and 7, the Classification Unit, Investigative Services Unit (Internal Affairs), and as an Executive Officer to Undersheriffs Federico Rocha and Carl Koehler, and then-Chief Deputy Katherine Johnson. He most recently supervised the Central Records and Warrants Unit. 

Chief Quanico has been an active volunteer in his community for 30 years, coaching youth basketball, baseball, and Pop Warner football. He also served as the head varsity women’s basketball coach at Westmoor High School in Daly City.

Tara Moriarty joined the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office as Director of Communications in February 2022.

Moriarty previously worked for the San Francisco International Airport, where she served as Communications Manager for three years. Before that, she was the Director of Communications for Mayor London Breed’s election campaign. You may know her best, however, from her 10-year stint as a KTVU Channel 2 Reporter/Anchor, where she covered everything from fires and floods to mass shootings and San Francisco politics. When she wasn’t doing a live shot on breaking news, she could be seen entering City Hall or the Hall of Justice.

Moriarty moved several times throughout her childhood and has lived in places such as Chicago, New York, and Puerto Rico, where she learned Spanish. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from UCLA and her Master’s in broadcast journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

She is married with three children. In her spare time, Moriarty enjoys singing karaoke, baking chocolate chip cookies, and taking walks on the beach with her Golden Retriever, Noe.

Deputy Juno Butler began her career with the San Francisco Sheriff's Office (SFSO) in 2001.  She is following in her mother's footsteps. Butler has worked in several assignments. She worked at County Jail 2 & 4 for twenty years and has been a Jail Training Officer for fifteen years.  Juno has received a Chief's Commendation for her innovative ideas in redesigning the control room system. She has also received a Captain's commendation and two Life Saving Awards, and multiple Certificates of Merit.  Butler is currently assigned to SFSO Community Programs.  Butler serves on the San Francisco Sheriff's Office 30x30 Committee, the Mentoring Committee, the Jail Training Officer Committee, and the Awards Committee. She is also assisting in redesigning the Jail Management System.

Dr. Cindy Janicik serves as the Director of Public Safety Partnerships for National University. In this role, she leads a dynamic team that spearheads National University’s mission to serve as an educational partner to public safety agencies nationwide. 

Before transitioning into higher education, Cindy worked as a detective with the Phoenix Police Department, serving in various assignments, including the neighborhood enforcement team, undercover narcotics detective, homeland security, and PIO/media relations detective. In addition to working for the Phoenix Police Department, Cindy served in a civilian role for the Chief’s Office of the Tempe Police Department, where she conducted assessment and evaluation research and served as a Public Information Officer. 

Cindy supports police agencies throughout the nation and internationally. She trained a delegation of leaders from the Indonesian National Police Force. She is an expert on the 30x30 Initiative and supports the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives.  

Cindy holds a bachelor’s in Organizational Communications and a master’s in Criminal Justice from Arizona State University, as well as a master’s in Educational Leadership and a doctorate in Educational Leadership, with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, from Northern Arizona University. 

Catherine Moore is a native San Franciscan, who wanted to work in the City she knew and loved. She joined the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office May 5, 1997, as a Deputy Sheriff. She has worked in all facilities and is currently assigned to the Training Unit.  

Deputy Moore has attended Instructor Development Institute and is a certified instructor in various disciplines, including Electronic Energy Weapons (Taser), Driver Awareness, Crisis Intervention Training, Force Options Simulator. She is also a Recruit Training Officer for several Law Enforcement Academies throughout the Bay Area. She is the first female deputy in the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office that is certified for Patrol Rifle and as a Red Dot System user. 

Deputy Moore also competes in Olympic Weightlifting. She qualified for the Nationals last year and came home with two Gold medals and a Silver medal. She has also competed in Police and Fire Championships where she won a gold medal for Crossfit and silver medal for Push and Pull. On her off time, she enjoys coaching and Powerlifting and Weightlifting with her husband at the gym they own together.