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Solano County Sheriff's Office swears in new hires and marks promotions

Solano County Sheriff's Office · August 6, 2026
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Summary

Captain Jackson Harris and Sheriff Brad DeWalt swore in new deputies and recognized promotions at a Solano County Sheriff's Office ceremony that included pinning family members and an oath of office led by the sheriff.

Captain Jackson Harris opened the Solano County Sheriff's Office recognition ceremony and introduced new hires and promoted staff who were to be formally sworn in.

Sheriff Brad DeWalt then led the oath of office, asking attendees to "repeat after me" the pledge to support the U.S. and California constitutions. The ceremony included pinning by family members and a public oath for the new and promoted employees.

New hires introduced included legal procedures clerk Raylene Hammonds; correctional officers Christopher Seton and Joseph Sunson; building trades mechanic David Bartley; and deputy sheriff Karandeep Balhotra. Promotions presented during the same program included correctional officer Joshua Monroe, accounting technician Gretchen Smith, public safety dispatcher supervisor Destiny Harriman, custody sergeant Bruce Walburn, and public safety dispatcher technician Kaylee Bennett.

Sheriff Brad DeWalt framed the event as both celebration and recognition of service, saying it was an opportunity to honor milestones and acts of service. The ceremony closed with invitations for photos and a post-event reception.