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Sandra Hutchens
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| 14th Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County, California | |
| In office June 14, 2008 – January 7, 2019 |
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| Preceded by | Mike Carona |
| Succeeded by | Don Barnes |
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| Born | March 18, 1955 Monterey Park, California |
| Died | January 4, 2021 (aged 65) Temecula, California |
| Police career | |
| Years of service |  Orange County Sheriff's Department 2008–2019 Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department 1978–2008 |
| Rank | OC Sheriff-Coroner – 6/2008 LASD Chief – 7/2003 LASD Commander – 2001 LASD Captain – 7/1999 LASD Lieutenant – 1994 LASD Sergeant – 1986 Sworn in as a LA County Sheriff's Department Deputy Sheriff – 1978 |
Sandra Sue Hutchens (born March 18, 1955 – died January 4, 2021) was an important American law enforcement officer. She served as the Sheriff-Coroner for Orange County, California. A sheriff is like the chief police officer for a county.
Sandra Hutchens was first chosen for this role on June 10, 2008. She took over from Jack Anderson. Before becoming sheriff, she had retired from a high-ranking position in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. She was later elected by voters in 2010 and again in 2014. In 2017, she decided not to run for sheriff a third time. She supported Don Barnes, who then became the next sheriff.
Early Life and Career
Sandra Hutchens grew up in Long Beach, California. She went to Woodrow Wilson High School there. After finishing high school, she started working as a secretary for the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department.
She then joined the police academy and became a sworn deputy sheriff in 1978. She also earned a bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of La Verne. Later, she attended the FBI Academy, which is a special training program for law enforcement leaders.
Her Time as Sheriff
During her time as sheriff, Sandra Hutchens often talked about the importance of following the law. She believed in making sure the department was honest and served the community well. She focused on keeping the department's good name and providing excellent service to the people of Orange County.
Personal Life
Sandra Hutchens was married to Larry Hutchens. Her husband was also involved in law enforcement, working as a retired assistant police chief for the Los Angeles Unified School District.
In November 2012, Sandra Hutchens was diagnosed with breast cancer. She bravely fought the illness but sadly passed away from it on January 4, 2021.
