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Successes and challenges of policing in Novato  - Jim Naugle, Novato Police Chief

Born and raised in Petaluma, Chief Naugle began his career with the Novato Police Department in 1998, where he worked patrol and was a Defensive Tactics Instructor, DARE instructor, and Special Response Team member. Both Novato and Chief Naugle are excited for him to return home as Chief.

Beginning in 2001 until October 2023, Chief Naugle worked for the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office where he served as a Patrol Deputy, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Captain, and is currently 2nd in command as the Assistant Sheriff where he oversaw the Law Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office.

During his 22 years at the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office, Chief Naugle’s service spanned nearly every aspect of policing from defensive tactics to internal affairs, with a theme of commitment to community policing weaved throughout his entire career. Jim approaches his work as a coach after decades spent coaching his teams at the Sheriff’s Office as well as kids on his sports teams. He believes in leading by example and preparing your replacement at every level of policing. After getting to know the community, Chief Naugle plans to set an achievable and inspirational vision for the department.

Chief Naugle graduated from the University of Davis where he obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Environmental Biology and Management. For three years, Chief Naugle served as an Advisory Board Member for The Salvation Army and many other volunteer endeavors in Sonoma County.

Jim and his wife, Kim, have four sons who they are very proud of. In his spare time, Naugle enjoys spending time with his family.

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