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Chief Martin McCarthy comes to Hopland Tribal Police with over twenty years
of law enforcement experience. He began his law enforcement career in the
Bay Area at the Santa Clara Police Department. He served there in many
capacities including undercover narcotics and vice, and the special assignment
of “H” or felony car. This was an unmarked unit sent to in- progress felonies
only.
Chief McCarthy went to the Santa Rosa Police Department where then
State Assemblywoman Bev Hansen recognized him as “Peace Officer of the
Year” for interrupting a particularly heinous home invasion robbery saving the
lives of the victims. He also served as a Motorcycle Enforcement Officer.
of law enforcement experience. He began his law enforcement career in the
Bay Area at the Santa Clara Police Department. He served there in many
capacities including undercover narcotics and vice, and the special assignment
of “H” or felony car. This was an unmarked unit sent to in- progress felonies
only.
Chief McCarthy went to the Santa Rosa Police Department where then
State Assemblywoman Bev Hansen recognized him as “Peace Officer of the
Year” for interrupting a particularly heinous home invasion robbery saving the
lives of the victims. He also served as a Motorcycle Enforcement Officer.
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Desiring a more rural lifestyle, Chief McCarthy went to the Clearlake Police Department where he was promoted to
Sergeant. His duties included Training Manager and Watch Commander. During this time he also completed the Traffic
Accident Reconstruction series, and was recognized as an expert witness in Superior Court. He retired in 1999.
After 9/11, Chief McCarthy joined the Federal Transportation Security Administration, and helped open the new
security measures at Sacramento International Airport. He later continued his Federal Government affiliation by
implementing a brand new contract at Beal Air Force Base in Marysville. He organized, trained, and provided the
Installation Entry Controllers.
Chief McCarthy came to the Hopland Tribal Police Department in 2003. He was a Sergeant responsible for police
operations. After two years, he needed to go back to Sacramento to tend to ailing family members. While there he
became the Assistant Director of Public Safety for University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law.
In November of 2007, he returned to Hopland as the Chief of Police. Chief McCarthy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in
Criminal Justice Administration from Pacific Union College, and has over 1,500 hours of advanced officer training through
California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified courses.
Chief McCarthy is committed to advancing the field of tribal policing throughout California by having Hopland lead the
way. “I seek only the finest officers to provide the finest service to the tribe,” he said when asked about the role of
Tribal Police. Chief McCarthy sees Federal Tribal Officers partnering with budget strapped Sheriff’s Departments
throughout the state and help provide law enforcement services in the area around Indian Reservations and
Rancherias.
