Lieutenant Carter Vaughn has been with the Sheriff's Department since 1994. As a Deputy Sheriff, Carter worked Court Services, Security and Investigations, Patrol, and Field Training. Carter was promoted to Sergeant in 2002 and has worked as a supervisor assigned to Patrol, Court Services, and Transportation. He has also served as the Department's Range Master and Glock Armorer. In April 2007 Carter was promoted to Lieutenant and is assigned to the Field Operations Division.

Carter has received numerous commendations and awards, including Manager of the year in 2004. Carter has received four Dedicated Service Awards and two Distinguished Service Awards. He received one Distinguished Service Award for assisting in the rescue of two children and their mother, who were stranded in a raft along Putah Creek. The other was for rescuing a suicidal subject from his home after it became filled with carbon monoxide gas.

Carter resides in Woodland with his wife, Paula, of 22 years. Carter has a son who is currently serving his Country in the United States Marine Corps.