Adam Christianson
Sheriff-Coroner

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Sheriff Adam Christianson began his career in public safety, graduating from San Joaquin Delta College with a certification in Paramedicine. He worked as a paramedic in Stanislaus County for several years including work as a flight paramedic for Medi-Flight of Northern California.

Sheriff Christianson started his law enforcement career with the Ceres Police Department. He also worked for the Modesto Police Department before joining the Sheriff’s Department in 1996. He has worked a variety of assignments including Patrol, the Reservoir Unit, K9 handler, Bailiff, Field Training Officer, Hi-Tech Crimes Detective, and Sergeant. He has supervised the K9 Unit and the Satellite Office of the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force.

Sheriff Christianson was promoted to Lieutenant in February of 2004 and asked by then Sheriff Les Weidman to lead the Homeland Security Division. As a Lieutenant, Christianson worked with several other federal, state and local agencies in developing Emergency Response Plans, dealing with domestic disaster preparedness issues and sharing information that is critical to the protection and safety of our communities. He also worked with the California Anti-Terrorism Task Force and the Joint Terrorism Task Force. He has held the positions of Administrative Lieutenant overseeing Human Resources, Training/Recruitment, Background Investigations, Internal Affairs, and Injury Management Coordination. Sheriff Christianson served as the Commander of the K-9 Unit, Commander of the Air Support Unit and the Northwest Area Commander serving the community of Salida.

Sheriff Christianson has a BA degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute & University, graduating in 2006. Sheriff Christianson supports and encourages education throughout the Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Adam Christianson was sworn into office on July 11, 2006. Today, the Sheriff’s Department is healthy and strong. We are focused on serving the community and creating an environment that promotes servant leadership and trust. Our mission is clear and working together, we can make a difference.

Sheriff Christianson is a member of and participates in the following:

• California State Sheriffs' Association - Board of Directors
• California State Sheriffs' Association - Political Action Committee
• California State University, Stanislaus - Criminal Justice Advisory Board
• California Statewide Data Sharing Task Force
• California Statewide Hi-Tech Crimes Advisory Committee
• California's Emergency Medical Services Authority - Director's Advisory Group
• Central Valley High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area - Executive Board Member
• Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes Task Force - Steering Committee
• Stanislaus County Children's Council
• Stanislaus County Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
• Stanislaus County Law Enforcement Executives Association Member (2008 President)
• Stanislaus County Methamphetamine Task Force
• Stanislaus County Police Activities League - Board Member
• Stanislaus Regional 911 Advisory Board Member
• Stanislaus Regional 911 Joint Powers Agency Commission Member
• United States Attorney's Office, Eastern District of California - Executive Committee