SIR Bidwell Branch 110 Luncheon May 22, 2023
Sheriff Kory Honea.
Our May Luncheon Speaker was Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea.
Kory Honea became the 31st Sheriff of Butte County in May 2014.
Prior to becoming the Sheriff, Mr Honea served as the Undersheriff
for nearly four years. Sheriff Honea began his career with the
Butte County Sheriff's Office in 1993, when he was hired as a
deputy sheriff. Prior to that Sheriff Honea was employed by the
Shasta County Sheriff's Office. During his law enforcement career
Sheriff Honea has held assignments in corrections, patrol and
investigations. In 2000, Sheriff Honea transferred to the District
Attorney's Office as an investigator. While at the District
Attorney's Office, Sheriff Honea was promoted through the ranks to
become the Chief Investigator in 2008. Sheriff Honea held that
position until his return to the Sheriff's Office as Undersheriff
in 2010. Sheriff Honea holds a Juris Doctorate from the Taft School
of Law and is a member of the State Bar of California. He also
holds an Associate of Arts degree from Butte College.
Sheriff Honea has extensive law enforcement training certified by the
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).