Northern California Sheriff Keeps the Peace With a Thin Staff

Gary Redman’s career began with the LAPD. When he became an Amador County deputy, his wife thought that he would be much safer in the rural areas. He wasn’t.

Sheriff Gary Redman said the No. 1 crime in Amador County is theft, and he blames drug addicts: "That's how they survive ... by stealing stuff.” The Epoch Times

What does it take to be a sheriff in Northern California’s rural communities? Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman reflected on his 34-year journey in law enforcement on EpochTV’s “Bay Area Innovators” program.

“Public safety is my number one priority in Amador County,” he said.