Event Brief
Sheriff Cooper blasts Newsom over California crime policy
Filed: Jul 13, 2026 at 7:03 PM ET
Summary: Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers for crime diversion policies and Prop 36 funding.
WHO: Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper
WHAT: Criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers over California crime diversion policies and failure to fully implement Prop 36
WHEN: Jul 13, 2026 at 6:28 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cooper said the diversion law is being abused by violent and repeat offenders and that leaders have not fully implemented Prop 36 crime reforms.
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