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Robert Jonsen

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Sheriff of Santa Clara County Caifornia

Sheriff Robert Jonsen is the 29th Sheriff of Santa Clara County with 40 years in law enforcement, including 27 years with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. He previously served as Chief of Police for Palo Alto and Menlo Park, where his leadership earned the IACP/Cisco Community Policing Award. A certified Compassion Cultivation Training instructor and UCLA-trained mindfulness facilitator, he co-developed “Courageous Heart – The Human Behind the Badge.” Sheriff Jonsen chairs the California State Sheriffs’ Association Wellness Committee, championing officer well-being and resilience.

Feb. 11, 2026

Visionary Leaders Masterclass: Sheriff Robert Jonsen | S6 E6

In this episode of "Visionary Leaders Masterclass," we sit down with Sheriff Robert Jonsen of Santa Clara County, a true pioneer in law enforcement leadership. With four decades of experience, including transformative roles as Chief of Police and a certified Compassion Cultivation instructor, Sheri…
Guest: Robert Jonsen