MY PLATFORM
Serving Our Community
Projects In Progress and Accomplishments
Serving Our Community
I have been a part of this community for nearly 20 years, working tirelessly to make it a better place.
Since coming to the Sheriff’s Office, I have created programs to increase community involvement and office transparency. My team and I implemented a Body-Worn Camera program placing cameras on every Deputy and Correctional Officer. I
I have been a part of this community for nearly 20 years, working tirelessly to make it a better place.
Since coming to the Sheriff’s Office, I have created programs to increase community involvement and office transparency. My team and I implemented a Body-Worn Camera program placing cameras on every Deputy and Correctional Officer. I also brought the first community policing model to the Sheriff’s Office.
I have transformed the way we respond to mental illness and have re-engaged our office with our education partners. Also, for the first time our Deputy Sheriffs are part of the ¡ADELANTE! Program to mentor local youth in collaboration with LULAC.
I serve on and/or volunteer for:
First 5 San Benito
San Benito Opioid Task Force - Founding Member
School-Law Partnership
Child Abuse Prevention Council - Co-Chair
Hollister Rotary
San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo Board - Director
Cultural Compentency Committee
Domestic Violence Coordinating Council
Chamberlains Youth Services - Executive Council
Public Address Announcer - San Benito High School
Coach - San Benito High School
LULAC - Member
LULAC Farm Worker Task Force - Founding Member
Safe-Kids Task Force
I am also a Law Enforcement liaison to:
San Juan Bautista City Council
San Benito High School
San Benito High School Construction Committee
Aromas-San Juan School District
San Benito County Fair
Juvenile Justice Council
Experience We Need
Projects In Progress and Accomplishments
Serving Our Community
San Benito County is a unique place. We are fortunate our community is a safe place to work and live.
My 15 years of experience at the Watsonville Police Department prepared me to shape the next generation of Deputy Sheriffs here in San Benito County.
While at Watsonville PD, I was a police officer, corporal, detective, patrol sergeant a
San Benito County is a unique place. We are fortunate our community is a safe place to work and live.
My 15 years of experience at the Watsonville Police Department prepared me to shape the next generation of Deputy Sheriffs here in San Benito County.
While at Watsonville PD, I was a police officer, corporal, detective, patrol sergeant and detective sergeant.
Prior to Watsonville PD, I was the stadium operations manager for the Oakland Athletics. While there, I had a staff of over 550 people. I managed a large budget and was responsible for risk management on a game by game basis.
I am also a graduate of the Sherman Block Supervisory Leadership Institute (Class 321).
Since coming to San Benito in June of 2014, I have been the commander of our operations and administrative divisions. I have transformed our office to have a team that is more reflective of our community demographics. I have shown, by example, the value in re-connecting with our community based organizations and partners in service.
Most importantly, I am the currently seated Sheriff-Coroner. I have the support of my staff, allied agencies, and our community. My children have attended local schools since 2003. My heart is with this community, and all who live in it. I do not serve special interests and do not let politics influence my decisions. With me you will always have equal protection under the law.
Projects In Progress and Accomplishments
Projects In Progress and Accomplishments
Projects In Progress and Accomplishments
I recently created and launched a community policing model called the Responsibility Area (RA) Program. I have sub-divided the county into 19 areas and assigned a deputy to each one. No matter where you live, you will have direct access to a Deputy Sheriff who will have primary responsibility for ongoing issues in your area.
My staff comp
I recently created and launched a community policing model called the Responsibility Area (RA) Program. I have sub-divided the county into 19 areas and assigned a deputy to each one. No matter where you live, you will have direct access to a Deputy Sheriff who will have primary responsibility for ongoing issues in your area.
My staff completed Implicit Bias Training presented to us by the Los Angeles Police Department in 2020.
I launched a social media campaign on Facebook and Instagram in 2018. Prior to this, our office did not have direct communication with our community.
Since coming here in 2014, I have changed the way we respond to people in crisis. I implemented de-escalation protocols into our standard operating procedures, especially when encountering people who are suicidal or suffering a mental health crisis, long before it was mandated.
I have been engaged and present at community events regarding social justice and civil rights. As your Sheriff, I am committed to protecting and serving all in our community, equally.
I attend the board meetings regularly to make myself available to the Board of Supervisors and the public.
I have made it one of my primary goals to recruit, hire and train local talent. I only hire and retain people with high moral character and a heart to do the job for the right reasons. Again, I have made great strides toward a team who better reflect the demographics of our community.
I also worked to bring a satellite office back to San Juan Bautista and have dedicated a Deputy Sheriff to San Juan Bautista exclusively.
Last, we have implemented "Agua Con La Chota", a migrant farmworker outreach program and also "Adelante" which is a youth mentorship program in collaboration with LULAC.
There are no easy answers, but there are simple answers.
We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right
- Ronald Reagan
Unmotivated by politics, I will provide public safety, with an emphasis on service, to this community in an equitable fashion. I will connect my office with our community and provide equal protection under the law.
My endorsements
Public Safety Endorsements
Private & Business Endorsements
Private & Business Endorsements
- San Benito County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
- Hollister Police Officers Association
- Watsonville Police Officers Association
- San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson - Ret
- San Benito County Sheriff Curtis Hill - Ret
- Hollister Police Chief David Westrick - Ret
- San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper
- Santa Cruz County District Attorne
- San Benito County Deputy Sheriff’s Association
- Hollister Police Officers Association
- Watsonville Police Officers Association
- San Benito County Sheriff Darren Thompson - Ret
- San Benito County Sheriff Curtis Hill - Ret
- Hollister Police Chief David Westrick - Ret
- San Benito County District Attorney Candice Hooper
- Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeffrey Rosell
- Hollister Fire Chief Bob Martin Del Campo
- Gilroy Police Chief Pedro Espinoza
- Watsonville Police Chief Terry Medina - Ret
- Watsonville Police Chief Manny Solano - Ret
- Gilroy Police Chief Scot Smithee - Ret
- Lieutenant Edward Escamilla - Ret - San Benito County SO
- Hollister Fire Dept Batt. Chief Charlie Bedolla
- Watsonville Police Sergeant Robert Montes - Ret.
- Watsonville Police Master Officer Bob "Rolo" Leonardich - Ret
- Watsonville Police Master Officer Rus Orlandos - Ret
- Los Banos Police Chief Chris Gallagher - Ret
- Watsonville Fire Dept. Captain Matt Ryan - Ret.
- Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Deputy Joe Flores - Ret.
- San Jose Police Department Sergeant Tony Weir - Ret.
- San Benito County Probation Chief R. Ted Baraan - Ret.
- Sheriff Steve Bernal - Monterey County
- Sheriff Oscar Ortiz - Napa County
- Sheriff Alex Villanueva - Los Angeles County
- Sheriff Chad Bianco - Riverside County
- Sheriff Gregory Ahern - Alameda County
- Sheriff Shannan Moon - Nevada County
- Sheriff Carlos Bolanos - San Mateo County
- Sheriff Scott Jones - Sacramento County
- Sheriff Ian Parkinson - San Luis Obispo County
- Sheriff Robert Doyle - Marin County
- Sheriff Donny Youngblood - Kern County
- Sheriff Don Barnes - Orange County
- Sheriff Brandon Barnes - Sutter County
- Sheriff Korey Honea - Butte County
- Sheriff Bill Ayub - Ventura County
- Sheriff Brian Martin - Lake County
- Sheriff Randy Waltz - Del Norte County
- Sheriff Gary Redman - Amador County
- Sheriff Matt Kendall - Mendocino County
- Sheriff John D'Agostini - El Dorado County
- Sheriff Patrick Withrow - San Joaquin County
- Sheriff Rick Stevens - Alpine County
- Sheriff Jeremy Briese - Mariposa County
- Sheriff Mark Essick - Sonoma County
- Sheriff Wendall Anderson - Yuba County
- Sheriff Thomas Ferrara - Solano County
- Sheriff William Honsal - Humboldt County
- Sheriff Richard Warren - Glenn County
- Sheriff Tim Saxon - Trinity County
- Sheriff Tyson Pogue - Madera County
- Sheriff Jeremiah LaRue - Siskiyou County
- Sheriff Mike Boudreaux - Tulare County
- Sheriff Dean Growden - Lassen County
- Undersheriff Joseph Engler - San Francisco City and County
- More to come...
Private & Business Endorsements
Private & Business Endorsements
Private & Business Endorsements
- Jim Gillio - President San Benito County Business Council - Former Supervisor District 4
- Margie Barrios - Former Supervisor District 1
- Anthony Botelho - Former Supervisor District 2
- Mark Medina - Former Supervisor District 1
- Jeff Guerra
- Victor Gomez
- Cesar Flores
- Michael Bogey, MD - Chief Medical Officer Hazel Hawkins Hospital
- Michelle Leonard
- Wayn
- Jim Gillio - President San Benito County Business Council - Former Supervisor District 4
- Margie Barrios - Former Supervisor District 1
- Anthony Botelho - Former Supervisor District 2
- Mark Medina - Former Supervisor District 1
- Jeff Guerra
- Victor Gomez
- Cesar Flores
- Michael Bogey, MD - Chief Medical Officer Hazel Hawkins Hospital
- Michelle Leonard
- Wayne Norton
- Angela Curro - Asst. Clerk-Recorder-Registrar - Ret
- Mary Casillas - San Benito County Health District Board of Directors
- Mike & Tracy Nino
- Tom & Nita Nino
- Adam & Michelle Damm
- More to come…
Community Endorsements
Private & Business Endorsements
Community Endorsements
- San Benito County Search & Rescue
- Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum - Superintendent of San Benito High School
- Adrian Ramirez - Principal - San Benito High School
- John Corrigan - President - San Benito High School Board of Trustees
- Mike Sanchez - County Superintendent - Ret.
- Irma C. Gonzalez - Gavilan College Trustee
- Mickie Luna
- Rick Perez - Councilman - Cit
- San Benito County Search & Rescue
- Dr. Shawn Tennenbaum - Superintendent of San Benito High School
- Adrian Ramirez - Principal - San Benito High School
- John Corrigan - President - San Benito High School Board of Trustees
- Mike Sanchez - County Superintendent - Ret.
- Irma C. Gonzalez - Gavilan College Trustee
- Mickie Luna
- Rick Perez - Councilman - City of Hollister
- Bob Tiffany - Supervisor District 4
- Bea Gonzalez - Chairwoman and Supervisor District 5
- Kollin Kosmicki - Supervisor District 2
- Lisa Faulkner - Executive Director - First 5 San Benito
- More to come...
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