Command Staff
Gary Redman
Sheriff
Sheriff Redman was born and raised in Southern California. He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1988 and served our country for four years. Sheriff Redman was stationed in Germany for two years and was assigned to the U.S. Forces Police in Kaiserslautern, Germany prior to being Honorably Discharged.
In 1996 Sheriff Redman joined the Los Angeles Police Department and was assigned to South East Division and Central Traffic where he performed all patrol functions.
Sheriff Redman was hired as a deputy sheriff for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in 1998. Sheriff Redman had several different collateral duties as a Patrol Deputy including a Field Training Officer responsible for training and evaluating new deputies, SWAT team member and Marine Deputy. In 2001 Sheriff Redman was promoted to Sergeant and he was responsible for supervising patrol personnel, the K9 Program, and the Community Assistance Program (CAP) where he advised members of the community about Sheriff’s Office operations and community safety issues.
In 2008 he was assigned as the Administrative Sergeant overseeing training for the Sheriff’s Office and the Civil Bureau. As Administrative Sergeant, he served as the Sheriff’s Office liaison to several community groups such as Operation Care, the Domestic Violence Counsel, the Child Abuse Counsel, the Isolated Seniors Program and others. Additionally, Sheriff Redman was also assigned as the Team Leader for the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team. During his tenure as Team Leader, Sheriff Redman was responsible for the overall training and certification of SWAT team members, conducting threat assessments, dignitary protection, tactical planning and the execution of high risk operations. During this assignment Sheriff Redman established close working relationships with SWAT team leaders throughout the state, including the California Department of Justice, FBI, ATF and DEA. Sheriff Redman established, participated in and led the newly created Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Program for several years.
In 2010 Sheriff Redman was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Bureau where he directly supervised the day to day operations of patrol staff, the scheduling of shift assignments, conducted and supervised Internal Affairs investigations and oversaw critical events. In 2012 Sheriff Redman was promoted to Captain and was assigned to the Corrections Division and Court Security Bureau overseeing the day to day operations of the jail and court security. Sheriff Redman was responsible for the inmate population, inmate welfare program, and jail and court security budgets.
In 2014 Sheriff Redman was assigned as the Operations Captain overseeing the Patrol, Investigations and Communications Bureaus. Sheriff Redman provided direct supervision over all high profile investigations, disciplinary investigations, and the budgets of each bureau under his command. During his tenure as the Operations Captain, Sheriff Redman was selected by the City of Sutter Creek to be their Interim Chief of Police for six months while the city searched for a permanent Chief. At the conclusion of this assignment, Sheriff Redman provided the city with a detailed assessment of the Police Department’s operational and staffing needs. In 2018, Sheriff Redman was selected as the Undersheriff by Sheriff Martin Ryan (Retired). As the Sheriff’s Office second in command, Sheriff Redman was responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office met the high expectations of this community. He was also directly involved with managing the Sheriff’s Office overall annual budget of approximately $19.5 million dollars, which was divided among 8 different departments. He served as Sheriff Ryan’s liaison with community and governmental entities by establishing critical relationships with city representatives, and our state and county law enforcement partners. As the Undersheriff, he also oversaw the operation of the Amador County Combined Narcotics Task Forces.
In April, 2021, Sheriff Martin Ryan retired and the Board of Supervisors appointed Sheriff Redman as the 26th Sheriff of Amador County.
Sheriff Redman holds the basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory and management certificates issued by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
Sheriff Redman is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, class #224, held in Quantico Virginia. Sheriff Redman married his wife in 1990 while they were both stationed in Germany with the Air Force and they have two adult daughters.
In 1996 Sheriff Redman joined the Los Angeles Police Department and was assigned to South East Division and Central Traffic where he performed all patrol functions.
Sheriff Redman was hired as a deputy sheriff for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in 1998. Sheriff Redman had several different collateral duties as a Patrol Deputy including a Field Training Officer responsible for training and evaluating new deputies, SWAT team member and Marine Deputy. In 2001 Sheriff Redman was promoted to Sergeant and he was responsible for supervising patrol personnel, the K9 Program, and the Community Assistance Program (CAP) where he advised members of the community about Sheriff’s Office operations and community safety issues.
In 2008 he was assigned as the Administrative Sergeant overseeing training for the Sheriff’s Office and the Civil Bureau. As Administrative Sergeant, he served as the Sheriff’s Office liaison to several community groups such as Operation Care, the Domestic Violence Counsel, the Child Abuse Counsel, the Isolated Seniors Program and others. Additionally, Sheriff Redman was also assigned as the Team Leader for the Sheriff’s Office SWAT team. During his tenure as Team Leader, Sheriff Redman was responsible for the overall training and certification of SWAT team members, conducting threat assessments, dignitary protection, tactical planning and the execution of high risk operations. During this assignment Sheriff Redman established close working relationships with SWAT team leaders throughout the state, including the California Department of Justice, FBI, ATF and DEA. Sheriff Redman established, participated in and led the newly created Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard Program for several years.
In 2010 Sheriff Redman was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to the Patrol Bureau where he directly supervised the day to day operations of patrol staff, the scheduling of shift assignments, conducted and supervised Internal Affairs investigations and oversaw critical events. In 2012 Sheriff Redman was promoted to Captain and was assigned to the Corrections Division and Court Security Bureau overseeing the day to day operations of the jail and court security. Sheriff Redman was responsible for the inmate population, inmate welfare program, and jail and court security budgets.
In 2014 Sheriff Redman was assigned as the Operations Captain overseeing the Patrol, Investigations and Communications Bureaus. Sheriff Redman provided direct supervision over all high profile investigations, disciplinary investigations, and the budgets of each bureau under his command. During his tenure as the Operations Captain, Sheriff Redman was selected by the City of Sutter Creek to be their Interim Chief of Police for six months while the city searched for a permanent Chief. At the conclusion of this assignment, Sheriff Redman provided the city with a detailed assessment of the Police Department’s operational and staffing needs. In 2018, Sheriff Redman was selected as the Undersheriff by Sheriff Martin Ryan (Retired). As the Sheriff’s Office second in command, Sheriff Redman was responsible for ensuring that all aspects of the day to day operations of the Sheriff’s Office met the high expectations of this community. He was also directly involved with managing the Sheriff’s Office overall annual budget of approximately $19.5 million dollars, which was divided among 8 different departments. He served as Sheriff Ryan’s liaison with community and governmental entities by establishing critical relationships with city representatives, and our state and county law enforcement partners. As the Undersheriff, he also oversaw the operation of the Amador County Combined Narcotics Task Forces.
In April, 2021, Sheriff Martin Ryan retired and the Board of Supervisors appointed Sheriff Redman as the 26th Sheriff of Amador County.
Sheriff Redman holds the basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory and management certificates issued by the California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission.
Sheriff Redman is a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute and a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigations National Academy, class #224, held in Quantico Virginia. Sheriff Redman married his wife in 1990 while they were both stationed in Germany with the Air Force and they have two adult daughters.
Jarret Benov
Undersheriff
Undersheriff Jarret Benov was born and raised in Fresno, California, until he left to attend the University of California, Davis, in 1997. While enrolled at U.C. Davis, Jarret became interested in law enforcement and secured internship opportunities with the California Department of Justice and the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office. Jarret graduated with honors from U.C. Davis in 2001 with a degree in Biological Sciences with an emphasis in neurobiology, physiology, and behavior.
After college, Jarret returned to Fresno to attend the peace officer academy, graduating with the highest overall score in his class. Jarret was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in December 2001. As a deputy sheriff he served as a patrol deputy, field training officer, member of the Marijuana Suppression Unit, and as a negotiator on the Crisis Negotiations Team.
Jarret was promoted to sergeant in 2007, working as a patrol supervisor until moving to the Investigations Bureau as a detective sergeant in 2010. While in this role, Jarret worked as the Chief Deputy Coroner, supervised property and financial crimes investigations, served as the Crisis Negotiations Team Leader, worked as the Sheriff’s Office Taser instructor, and provided training to corrections staff on suicide intervention in correctional settings.
Jarret promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2013 and was placed in charge of the Investigations and Communications Bureaus. After several years in this role, he was reassigned to oversee the Patrol Bureau where he remained until being promoted to captain in 2018.
As a captain, Jarret was assigned to the Corrections & Court Security Division until 2021 when he became the captain overseeing the Patrol, Investigations, Communications, and Sheriff’s Services Bureaus. In this role, he also served as the Executive Officer overseeing the Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Unit and the Search & Rescue Team and represented the Sheriff’s Office on the Amador County Behavioral Health Advisory Board.
In December 2023, Jarret was selected by Sheriff Redman to serve as the Undersheriff. As the Sheriff’s Office second-in-command, Jarret is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations in order to ensure the expectations of Sheriff Redman and the community are met. He is also directly involved with managing the Sheriff’s Office overall annual budget, which is divided into eight different departments. Jarret serves as Sheriff Redman’s liaison with community and governmental entities by establishing critical relationships with city representatives, and our state and county law enforcement partners.
After college, Jarret returned to Fresno to attend the peace officer academy, graduating with the highest overall score in his class. Jarret was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office and was sworn in as a deputy sheriff in December 2001. As a deputy sheriff he served as a patrol deputy, field training officer, member of the Marijuana Suppression Unit, and as a negotiator on the Crisis Negotiations Team.
Jarret was promoted to sergeant in 2007, working as a patrol supervisor until moving to the Investigations Bureau as a detective sergeant in 2010. While in this role, Jarret worked as the Chief Deputy Coroner, supervised property and financial crimes investigations, served as the Crisis Negotiations Team Leader, worked as the Sheriff’s Office Taser instructor, and provided training to corrections staff on suicide intervention in correctional settings.
Jarret promoted to the rank of lieutenant in 2013 and was placed in charge of the Investigations and Communications Bureaus. After several years in this role, he was reassigned to oversee the Patrol Bureau where he remained until being promoted to captain in 2018.
As a captain, Jarret was assigned to the Corrections & Court Security Division until 2021 when he became the captain overseeing the Patrol, Investigations, Communications, and Sheriff’s Services Bureaus. In this role, he also served as the Executive Officer overseeing the Sheriff’s Office Tactical Response Unit and the Search & Rescue Team and represented the Sheriff’s Office on the Amador County Behavioral Health Advisory Board.
In December 2023, Jarret was selected by Sheriff Redman to serve as the Undersheriff. As the Sheriff’s Office second-in-command, Jarret is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations in order to ensure the expectations of Sheriff Redman and the community are met. He is also directly involved with managing the Sheriff’s Office overall annual budget, which is divided into eight different departments. Jarret serves as Sheriff Redman’s liaison with community and governmental entities by establishing critical relationships with city representatives, and our state and county law enforcement partners.
Jeremy Martin
Captain
Captain Jeremy Martin started his law enforcement career with the Los Angeles Police Department in 2005, where he worked as a patrol officer. He came to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office as a Deputy Sheriff in April 2007.
As a Deputy Sheriff he worked numerous assignment’s and collateral duties including Patrol, FTO, Investigations, SWAT, Search and Rescue, Honor Guard, Dive and Swift Water Rescue and Marine Patrol.
In 2016, Jeremy was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Bureau as a supervisor. During his time as a Sergeant he became the Honor Guard Team Leader, SWAT Assistant Team Leader and Reserve Deputy Coordinator.
In 2018, Jeremy was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to oversee the Patrol Bureau which includes daily patrol operations, K9 program and Marine Patrol. Lieutenant Martin is also the Program Coordinator for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Team.
In 2021, Jeremy was promoted to the rank Captain and was assigned to the Corrections and Court Security Division.
In 2023, Jeremy was transferred to the Administrative Division and currently oversees Support Services, OES, Dispatch and Court Security.
Captain Martin obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2004 and has been a resident of Amador County with his family since 2007.
As a Deputy Sheriff he worked numerous assignment’s and collateral duties including Patrol, FTO, Investigations, SWAT, Search and Rescue, Honor Guard, Dive and Swift Water Rescue and Marine Patrol.
In 2016, Jeremy was promoted to Sergeant and assigned to the Patrol Bureau as a supervisor. During his time as a Sergeant he became the Honor Guard Team Leader, SWAT Assistant Team Leader and Reserve Deputy Coordinator.
In 2018, Jeremy was promoted to Lieutenant and assigned to oversee the Patrol Bureau which includes daily patrol operations, K9 program and Marine Patrol. Lieutenant Martin is also the Program Coordinator for the Amador County Sheriff’s Office Volunteer Team.
In 2021, Jeremy was promoted to the rank Captain and was assigned to the Corrections and Court Security Division.
In 2023, Jeremy was transferred to the Administrative Division and currently oversees Support Services, OES, Dispatch and Court Security.
Captain Martin obtained his Bachelor’s Degree from Azusa Pacific University in 2004 and has been a resident of Amador County with his family since 2007.
Adam Stone
Correctional Captain
Adam has lived in Amador County since 1976. He is a graduate of Amador High School and attended San Joaquin Delta College where he studied Criminal Justice.
Adam was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in 1999 as a Correctional Officer. Since that time he has worked within the Jail taking on collateral duties of Transportation Officer, Field Training Officer, and Less Lethal Instructor.
In 2007, Adam promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He completed supervisory and leadership training and supervised correctional officers on his shift. Adam became the Field Training Supervisor, Inmate Transportation Supervisor, and Training Manager.
In 2016, Adam was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He completed the Manager/Administrator course and the American Jail Association Command Academy. Adam served as the Facility Manager overseeing operations of the Jail.
In 2023, Adam was promoted to the rank of Captain. He is now the Facility Administrator ensuring policies and procedures are within law and best practice. Adam is also now tasked with representing the Sheriff in overseeing the new Jail Expansion Project which will add needed housing, medical, and programing space.
Adam was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in 1999 as a Correctional Officer. Since that time he has worked within the Jail taking on collateral duties of Transportation Officer, Field Training Officer, and Less Lethal Instructor.
In 2007, Adam promoted to the rank of Sergeant. He completed supervisory and leadership training and supervised correctional officers on his shift. Adam became the Field Training Supervisor, Inmate Transportation Supervisor, and Training Manager.
In 2016, Adam was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. He completed the Manager/Administrator course and the American Jail Association Command Academy. Adam served as the Facility Manager overseeing operations of the Jail.
In 2023, Adam was promoted to the rank of Captain. He is now the Facility Administrator ensuring policies and procedures are within law and best practice. Adam is also now tasked with representing the Sheriff in overseeing the new Jail Expansion Project which will add needed housing, medical, and programing space.
Jim Cardoza
Captain
Captain Jim Cardoza grew up in the Sacramento Valley where he attended California State University at Sacramento, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice. Jim began his career at the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in 1999 and worked as a deputy sheriff until he was promoted to patrol sergeant in 2007. In 2011, Jim graduated from the FBI National Academy Class 244 and was promoted to lieutenant in 2013, assigned to oversee the patrol bureau.
Captain Cardoza has held the positions of field training officer, canine handler, swift water rescue and dive team member, chemical agent and less lethal weapons instructor. In 2004 Jim was selected to the SWAT team and has served as an operator, assistant team leader, team leader and is the current SWAT commander. After several years of serving as the lieutenant of the Patrol Bureau, Jim took over the Investigations Bureau overseeing Investigations, Coroner and Communications Bureaus. In 2023, Jim was promoted to the position of Captain where he now oversees the Operations Division.
Captain Cardoza has held the positions of field training officer, canine handler, swift water rescue and dive team member, chemical agent and less lethal weapons instructor. In 2004 Jim was selected to the SWAT team and has served as an operator, assistant team leader, team leader and is the current SWAT commander. After several years of serving as the lieutenant of the Patrol Bureau, Jim took over the Investigations Bureau overseeing Investigations, Coroner and Communications Bureaus. In 2023, Jim was promoted to the position of Captain where he now oversees the Operations Division.
Jason Navarre
LIEUTENANT
Lieutenant Jason Navarre was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff in April, 2010. In 2013, Jason was assigned as a detective in the investigations bureau.
Jason promoted to sergeant in 2017 and was assigned to the Patrol Bureau as a supervisor. In 2019, Jason was assigned as the Office of Emergency Services Coordinator.
In 2021, Jason was promoted to lieutenant and was assigned to oversee the Communications Bureau and the Sheriff Services Bureau. Jason was assigned to oversee the Patrol Bureau in 2023. Later in 2023, Jason was assigned to oversee the Investigations Bureau.
During his time with the Sheriff’s Office Jason has also served as an operator on the SWAT team and was a background investigator. Jason received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from CSU Chico in 2000.
Jason promoted to sergeant in 2017 and was assigned to the Patrol Bureau as a supervisor. In 2019, Jason was assigned as the Office of Emergency Services Coordinator.
In 2021, Jason was promoted to lieutenant and was assigned to oversee the Communications Bureau and the Sheriff Services Bureau. Jason was assigned to oversee the Patrol Bureau in 2023. Later in 2023, Jason was assigned to oversee the Investigations Bureau.
During his time with the Sheriff’s Office Jason has also served as an operator on the SWAT team and was a background investigator. Jason received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from CSU Chico in 2000.
Jeffrey Bellotti
LIEUTENANT
Lieutenant Jeff Bellotti began his career at the Amador County Sheriff’s Office in April of 2010 and worked as a deputy sheriff on patrol until he was promoted to sergeant in 2018. In July of 2021, Jeff was selected as the Office of Emergency Services Coordinator, as well as the Homeless of Amador React Team Coordinator. Jeff was promoted to lieutenant in August of 2023, where he currently oversees the Sheriff’s Office Administrative Division.
Jeff has also held the positions of field training officer, canine handler, honor guard member, canine program coordinator, field training officer coordinator and patrol supervisor. Lieutenant Bellotti received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University Stanislaus in 2008.
Jeff has also held the positions of field training officer, canine handler, honor guard member, canine program coordinator, field training officer coordinator and patrol supervisor. Lieutenant Bellotti received his Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from California State University Stanislaus in 2008.
Chris Davis
CORRECTIONAL LIEUTENANT
Lieutenant Chris Davis was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Officer in April of 2010. As a Correctional Officer, Chris took on collateral assignments of Transportation Officer, Field Training Officer and Inmate Worker Coordinator. Chris was promoted to Sergeant in October of 2014.
As a Sergeant Chris was the Field Training Supervisor and the departments lead Defensive Tactics Instructor. Chris was promoted to the position of Correctional Lieutenant in August of 2023 assigned to manage the overall operations of the county jail.
Chris has also held the collateral positions of Weaponless Defense Instructor, Impact Weapons Instructor, and Transportation Supervisor. Chris attended college at Folsom Lake Community College before transferring to Sacramento State University to study Business and Administration.
As a Sergeant Chris was the Field Training Supervisor and the departments lead Defensive Tactics Instructor. Chris was promoted to the position of Correctional Lieutenant in August of 2023 assigned to manage the overall operations of the county jail.
Chris has also held the collateral positions of Weaponless Defense Instructor, Impact Weapons Instructor, and Transportation Supervisor. Chris attended college at Folsom Lake Community College before transferring to Sacramento State University to study Business and Administration.
Josh Cazadd
LIEUTENANT
Joshua Cazadd was born and raised in Amador County, attending Argonaut High School. Joshua graduated from the Virginia Military Institute in 1999 with a Bachelor’s degree.
In 2011 he was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff. As a deputy sheriff, Joshua worked numerous assignments including patrol, SWAT, and ACCNET agent.
In 2016, Joshua was promoted to sergeant where he worked as a patrol supervisor before being selected as the ACCNET Commander where he was assigned for six years. During this time, he also served as a SWAT assistant team leader. Joshua was promoted to Lieutenant in 2023 and is currently assigned to Patrol Division.
In 2011 he was hired by the Amador County Sheriff’s Office as a deputy sheriff. As a deputy sheriff, Joshua worked numerous assignments including patrol, SWAT, and ACCNET agent.
In 2016, Joshua was promoted to sergeant where he worked as a patrol supervisor before being selected as the ACCNET Commander where he was assigned for six years. During this time, he also served as a SWAT assistant team leader. Joshua was promoted to Lieutenant in 2023 and is currently assigned to Patrol Division.