Tehama County Sheriff’s Office

Tehama County Sheriff’s Office

Law Enforcement Professionals Protecting the Lives & Property of Tehama County Residents.

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Tehama County Sheriff’s Office

Tehama County Sheriff’s Office

Law Enforcement Professionals Protecting the Lives & Property of Tehama County Residents.

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Tehama Alert
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Tehama County Sheriff’s Office

Located in Northern California approximately 120 miles north of Sacramento, Tehama County encompasses 3,300 square miles. The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office protects the lives and property of 65,000 permanent residents, as well as the countless thousands of tourists and visitors who enjoy hunting, fishing, and vacationing in the vast wilderness areas throughout the county; and who come to Tehama County to view or participate in one of several National Championship sporting events.

Tehama County Sheriff’s Office

Located in Northern California approximately 120 miles north of Sacramento, Tehama County encompasses 3,300 square miles. The Tehama County Sheriff’s Office protects the lives and property of 65,000 permanent residents, as well as the countless thousands of tourists and visitors who enjoy hunting, fishing, and vacationing in the vast wilderness areas throughout the county; and who come to Tehama County to view or participate in one of several National Championship sporting events.

Sheriff Dave Kain

Sheriff Dave Kain began his law enforcement career in 1995 as a Reserve Police Officer for the City of Woodland. From there he went to Corning Police Department where he served as a Canine Handler, Field Training Officer, Gang Investigator, SWAT team member and worked two tours in narcotics.

In 2008, Dave was hired as a Sergeant with the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office where he was assigned to the Operations Division as a patrol sergeant. Dave continued his service as a SWAT team leader for the Sheriff’s Office. In 2011, Dave was assigned as the Investigations Sergeant, where he supervised Detectives, task force agents of TIDE and Deputy Coroners.

In November 2013, Dave was promoted to Captain where he oversaw the Operations, Jail and Administrative Divisions. He is also the Tactical Commander for the SWAT Team.

Dave resides in Tehama County with his beautiful wife, has five children and two bonus daughters. He enjoys spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and sports.

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