Saturday, November 19, 2011

Officer James L. Capoot #497 was fatally shot on 11/17 while trying to apprehend a suspected bank robber.

• 45 years old
• 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.