What does it take to be a sheriff in Northern California’s rural communities? Amador County Sheriff Gary Redman reflects on his 34-year journey in law enforcement on EpochTV’s “Bay Area Innovators” program.
“Public safety is my No. 1 priority in Amador County,” he said.
Redman was born and raised in Southern California. He decided on his career path after an encounter with police when he was 18. Redman and his friends bought beer as they waited to go to a bowling alley. Hours later, when he was driving his friends home, a police officer pulled them aside to talk. The officer learned that Redman was going to join the military and one of the friends was a minor. The officer told him he was making some poor life choices that could lead to consequences, and if the military found out, Redman would not be accepted. Redman has since gone through basic training as security police, and he recalls that encounter every time he confronts another youth….