• United States Marine Corp 1985-1989
• California Highway Patrol 1990-1992
• Vallejo Police Department 1992-2011
o 1994 Medal of Courage (engaging a suspect armed with an AK-47)
o 1997 Medal of Courage (engaging an armed suspect)
o 2000 Vallejo Police Officer of the Year
o 2002 Medal of Merit (School Safety Patrol)
o 2002 Life Saving Medal (rendering CPR to an injured motorist)
o 2002 Good Conduct Medal (3 consecutive outstanding evaluations)
o 2 Letters of Commendation
• Formerly held positions in both the Motor Unit and SWAT
Officer Capoot is survived by his wife, three daughters and his mother.
Memorial fund
The Vallejo Police Officer’s Association has a memorial fund for Officer Jim Capoot’s wife and daughters.
Contributions can be made to the
Officer James Capoot Family Trust
c/o Vallejo Police Officer’s Association (Sgt. Mark Nicol)
P.O. Box 4218
Vallejo CA 94590.
