James Edward Vogts III Timeline
1943 Born at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. Served as a page for U.S. Senator Estes Kefauver Attended school on upper floor of Library of Congress Served in U.S. […] Read More
Star & Shield Magazine
June 2018
Jim Vogts Remembered at California Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony
Fittingly, this tribute to Jim Vogts by CPOMF President Kevin Mickelson was broadcast live by a local news station and delivered to thousands of law enforcement personnel gathered at the State Capitol for the annual California Peace Officers’ Memorial ceremony on May 7. Read More
A Pillar of PPOA
You all know that Jimmy Vogts is our lobbyist in Sacramento and has been for the last 16 years, but he is so much more than that to PPOA. He was PPOA’s president for three years until a heart attack forced his retirement from the Sheriff’s Department. Read More
Jim Vogts: Original Member of the Peace Officers’ Memorial Commission
In 1976, a small group of law enforcement officers felt the need to create a remembrance for fallen officers. With the signing of SCR 94 (sponsored by Senator Robert Presley) […] Read More