Angels Camp, CA…Congratulations to newly appointed Angels Camp Police Chief Steve Poortinga who was sworn in this morning in front of the police department’s headquarters in Angels Camp. We at the Sheriff’s Office are already familiar with and have a good working relationship with Chief Poortinga from his many years of dedicated service in the city of Angels Camp and consistently backing up our deputies in times of need.

Calaveras County Sheriff Rachelle Whiting and members of our command staff were present at the ceremony this morning, congratulating Chief Poortinga on this remarkable achievement. We look forward to continuing the strong partnership between our agencies under Chief Poortinga’s leadership.