Tabatha Lopez began her law enforcement career in 2006 as a dispatcher for Marysville Police Department. In 2010, she transferred to Sutter County Sheriff’s Office where she worked as a Dispatcher II before promoting to Dispatch Supervisor in 2013. In March 2019, she then promoted to Communications Manager. She is married to John Lopez who also works for the Sheriff’s Office and they have four boys.

As the Communications Manager, Tabatha has the responsibility for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the Communications, Civil and Records Units. Except for the Civil Deputy, each of these units are primarily staffed by civilian, non-sworn employees. Dispatch and the Communications Center provide essential services for the operation of the Sheriff's Office, and Civil and Records Units serve both the office and community in providing ancillary services as well as assistance for civil matters and processes.