The Commander of this Division is Captain Dearl Skinner. Captain Skinner also serves as the Chief Deputy Coroner, Public Administrator, and Safety Officer. Captain Skinner manages a professional and operational staff of eight, including sworn and non-sworn personnel. He has a focused approach that all units under his command work harmoniously together toward the shared vision and goals of the Sutter County Sheriff's Department. In Law enforcement, success is measured in seconds, whether apprehending a criminal or saving a life, seconds make the difference.
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Captain Dearl Skinner is a Twenty Six-year veteran with the Sutter County Sheriff's Department. Captain Skinner is married to his wife Beverley, and has one son, Kelly. He was born and raised locally enjoying family gatherings and camping. He graduated from Marysville High School in 1968, Yuba College in 1974 and in-between that time was honorably discharges from the United States Navy having served four tours in Vietnam. His last assignment was the Commander of Support Services.