Chief of Police Shaun Hampton

Shaun Hampton is the Chief of Police for the City of Rancho Cordova. In this role, Shaun Hampton works with the City Council and city staff to make Rancho Cordova a safe place to live, work, learn and play.

Chief Hampton has over 25 years of law enforcement experience with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office.

Chief Hampton is a seasoned law enforcement veteran whose career spans the full range of policing functions, including Corrections, Patrol, Special Enforcement Detail (SWAT), Canine Operations, investigations, patrol supervision, academy instruction, community policing assignments, and public information, as the Sheriff’s Office Spokesperson. In addition, he has held positions in the Rancho Cordova Police Department as both a Patrol Sergeant and Patrol Lieutenant, giving him firsthand knowledge of the department and the community he will be serving.

Chief Hampton’s decades of law enforcement service is grounded in professionalism, accountability, operational excellence, and fairness, with a strong emphasis on community partnerships. He is a committed advocate for training and professional development and served as an instructor in firearms, patrol tactics, advanced officer training, as well as a mentor to other law enforcement professionals. Hampton earned a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Management from Union Institute and University.

In addition to serving as Rancho Cordova’s Chief of Police, Chief Hampton will also serve as Commander of the Sheriff’s Office East Division out of the Kilgore Police Station.

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Assistant Chief of Police Jimmy McFarland 

Assistant Chief Quis Formoli brings over 26 years of comprehensive law enforcement experience, with a career spanning patrol, investigations, custody operations, communications, and executive leadership.

He has served in specialized investigative assignments including Child Abuse, Homicide, and the Special Investigations Bureau, where he managed complex cases involving human trafficking and illicit operations. His leadership experience includes Internal Affairs, as well as oversight of the Main Jail, the county’s 9-1-1 Communications Center, patrol, and regional public safety and contract services. Most recently, he led the expansion of the Explosive Detection K9 program at Folsom Dam from two to ten dogs, significantly enhancing security capabilities. He also secured additional funding to expand Regional Transit security services, developing a team of security officers and a dedicated supervisor to strengthen safety and reliability across the transit system.

Assistant Chief Formoli holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice Management and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership, reflecting his commitment to professional excellence and strategic leadership. 

Rancho Cordova holds deep personal significance for Assistant Chief Formoli. After immigrating from the Middle East, his family established roots in the community, where he was raised and graduated from Rancho Cordova High School.

As Assistant Chief, he is committed to leveraging his experience to support personnel, strengthen community partnerships, and advance public safety for the Rancho Cordova community.

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