Candidate for
Sheriff, Coroner and Public Administrator; County of Riverside

Since I was appointed Riverside County Sheriff in 2007, I have been working to increase public safety by investing tax dollars wisely. Under my leadership, the Sheriff's Department has maintained a balanced budget and kept the county safe through tough, innovative crime fighting techniques.

I have increased staffing levels, reduced overtime and lowered crime despite across-the-board budget cutbacks. I have raised the morale of the deputies who protect our neighborhoods. We've also improved patrol service levels and reduced our response times.

As a result, we have caught and incarcerated violent and serious felons, cracked down on gang and gun violence, and protected neighborhoods from drug dealers and quality of life crimes.

Under my guidance, the Sheriff's Department has become more accessible to all Riverside County residents and improved the language proficiency and educational levels for deputies throughout the department.

I have also worked to improve cultural sensitivity for all staff and deputies and created a Tribal Liaison Unit to improve policing among the 12 tribal communities in Riverside County.

My leadership as your Sheriff is supported by every one of our police chiefs and by community leaders all across Riverside County.

As a retired Colonel in the Army Reserve, with 34 years of law enforcement experience and a strong record on behalf of crime victims, I would be honored to have your vote.