Sean Cunningham

Lieutenant Sean Cunningham started his career with the Sacramento Police Department in 2006. As an officer Sean has worked as a patrol officer, field training officer, and as a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) officer.

Sean promoted to sergeant in 2020 and worked supervisory assignments in Patrol, the Advanced Officer Training Team, as the Department's rangemaster, and in the Professional Standards Unit. In 2024 Sean promoted to the rank of lieutenant, and is currently a graveyard Watch Commander working out of the Central Command.

Sean has been awarded a Unit Citation for his work with the SWAT team as well as Employee of the Quarter.

Sean graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from California State University, Sacramento. Prior to becoming a police officer, Sean was a union carpenter.

Photo of Sean Cunningham in uniform standing in front of the American flag. open_in_full

When not working, Sean enjoys spending time with his family and friends and attending sporting events.

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