Sheriff Bill Wittman will be holding a ceremony to promote two Operations and two Corrections Sergeants Monday, March 15, 2010 at 10:00 AM. The ceremony will be held at the Tulare County Sheriff’s Headquarter’s Lobby. Friends and family will also be present to show their support.
Photos: http://www.tularesheriff.info/promotions_031210.html
Operations Sergeant Larry Camacho, age 39 of Visalia, started in law enforcement as a teen volunteering in the Sheriff’s Explorer program from 1984 through 1988. After attending the police academy, Larry Camacho started working for the Woodlake Police Department from 1995 through 2000. He held assignments in patrol, undercover narcotics investigations and general detectives and was also a field training officer. In March of 2000, he came to the Sheriff’s Office where he worked in patrol services at the Pixley and Porterville Substations and was a field training officer. Larry Camacho became a detective working in North County Investigations in 2005, then in Violent Crimes since 2008. He has received letters of commendation and appreciation from agencies such as Bakersfield Police Department, the District Attorney’s Office and received a Purple Heart and Medal of Valor from the Sheriff’s Office. He is supported by his friends, family and co-workers in his new assignment returning to the Pixley Substation.
Operations Sergeant Kevin Kemmerling became a volunteer for the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue team and provided his assistance as an EMT from 1999 through 2004. At that time, he decided to attend the police academy and apply for a sworn position with the Sheriff’s Office. Kevin Kemmerling was hired by the Sheriff in October of 2004 and began working at the Men’s Correctional Facility. In February of 2006, he became the Springville Resident Deputy then moved to his most recent assignment in the Sheriff’s Tactical Enforcement Personnel Team in July of 2008. He has had specialized training and assignments as the SWAT team leader, Dive team, Rope Rescue, Armorer/Gunsmith, Tactical Repelling Instructor, Aerial Observation, Rifle and Quad (ATV) certifications. Kevin Kemmerling will be assigned to supervise deputies at the Porterville Substation and is supported by his Wife of six years, Jill, his 19 year old step-son Josh, his family, friends and co-workers.
Correctional Sergeant Javier Elizaldi, age 28 from Woodlake, became a first responder in 2000 while working as an emergency medical technician. In February of 2005 the Tulare County Probation Office hired him as a Correctional Deputy. A year later he transferred to the Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Deputy and began working at the Bob Wiley Detention Facility. As he gained experience in the division, he became a Jail Training Officer and began training new employees on the policy and procedures in the adult custody division. Javier Elizaldi was also part of the Sheriff’s Security Emergency Response Team and Classification Team. He is also currently in the process to re-certify as an emergency medical technician. His response and knowledge of medical emergencies earned him a letter of commendation in regards to his assistance in a situation that saved an inmate from taking his own life. Sergeant Javier Elizaldi is supported in his new assignment at the Main Jail by his family, friends and co-workers.
Correctional Sergeant Joe Landin, age 28 of Visalia, began his career with the Sheriff’s Office in August of 2005. He was hires as a Deputy Trainee where he worked at the Main Jail. In September of 2007 he reclassified to the position of Correctional Deputy. He has assisted the department in a variety of details such as Operation LOCCUST, which received national recognition, and numerous local warrant details. He has served as the Main Jail Facility Administrative Deputy for over two years and has overseen a variety pf projects including the refurbishing of the facility. He is a member of the Sheriff’s Honor Guard, Sheriff’s Security Emergency Response Team, Detentions Gang Unit and is a Terrorism Liaison Officer. In 2008, the members of the Tulare County Deputy Sheriff’s Association voted him the Detentions Officer of the Year for his hard work and dedication. He is supported in his new assignment as Correctional Sergeant at the Adult Pre-Trial Facility by his Fiancé Amanda, son Joe, daughters Jenna and Lauren, his brother Christopher who is also a Deputy, his mother and numerous other family, friends and co-workers.
The Sheriff would like to offer his congratulations and wishes the men the best of luck in their new assignments. Please join us in the promotion ceremony. Photographs are available on request.