Undersheriff Randy Peshon reappointed to statewide justice committee

EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. - Undersheriff Randy Peshon has been reappointed to the California State Collaborative Justice Courts Advisory Committee. This committee is made up of superior court judges, court executives, and advocates who report to the Judicial Council of California. They make recommendations to improve justice courts and their processing of cases.

Peshon, who once ran the jail in South Lake Tahoe, has served in this capacity for the past six years and will begin a new three year term on November 1.

Peshon, who lives in South Lake Tahoe with his wife Teresa, has served in law enforcement for nearly 43 years. He has served in Patrol, Detectives, Custody, Court Services, Transportation, Search and Rescue and the Dive Team.

For 12 years Randy has worked as a facilitator for the Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission Supervisory Leadership Institute. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of California Berkeley, is a graduate of California’s Command College, and a graduate of the FBI’s National Academy. Randy has spent his career with problem-solving teams, leading groups under pressure and working with vulnerable populations.

Randy’s favorite quote is: If you have always done it that way it is probably wrong.