Meeting/Event Information

Jamie Scardina, Marin County Sheriff:
"Let’s Talk Community Safety:  Local Crime & Community Concerns"

In the heart of Marin County, where serenity often defines our days, a pressing question demands our attention: "Could it happen here?" The signs are present: instances of gang graffiti, the challenges of homelessness, and the unsettling rise in theft and violence. If we remain uninformed or indifferent to these issues, we risk allowing them to escalate.

Sheriff Jamie Scardina, a proud native of Corte Madera, extends an invitation to confront this reality head-on. As your Sheriff, he is committed to addressing your concerns, frustrations, and tough questions with unwavering clarity and authority. From his formative years at Marin Catholic High School to his dedicated rise through the ranks of law enforcement, Sheriff Scardina's commitment to the safety and well-being of Marin County is absolute.

Join us for a crucial "State of the County" address. Gain invaluable insights from a leader who intimately understands our community, and learn how we can collectively work towards a safer, more informed future for all.

As a native of Marin County, Sheriff Scardina grew up in Corte Madera. He attended Marin Catholic High School, and he received an Associate of Arts degree from College of Marin as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology from the University of Montana, Missoula.

In 1998, Jamie joined the Tiburon Police Department as a police officer before joining the Marin County Sheriff’s Office in 2000. He steadily worked his way up through the ranks from Deputy to Sergeant to Lieutenant to Captain. In December 2018, Jamie was promoted to Undersheriff — the second in command in the office. Jamie also recently served as the Interim Chief of Police for the Tiburon Police Department from September 2020 to April 2021. Jamie was appointed to Sheriff in July 2022.

Jamie has graduated from the following Police Officer Standards and Training leadership courses: Sherman Block Supervisor Leadership Institute, 2012 P.O.S.T. Executive Development program and the 2015 P.O.S.T. Command College, Class 57.

Sheriff Scardina currently serves as a board member of the Marin County Public Safety Officers Association for Widows and Orphans. Jamie has led fundraising activities to provide survivor benefits to the families of fallen Marin County public safety officers (police and fire).

Jamie is the proud parent of two adult children – Julia and Joseph.  Jamie has spent many years volunteering and coaching youth athletics in Marin County, including CYO basketball for St. Isabella’s, Las Gallinas Valley Little League, San Rafael Girls Softball and Smackers softball. Jamie is a member of the Italian Athletic Club of Marin and the Marin Forum.