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LawEnforcement NewsVol. 18, Issue 10 PrImary electIon — sPecIal edItIon may 2018

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Orange County Law Enforcement Endorses Don Barnes for Sheriff

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Undersheriff Don Barnes is the clear choice for Sheriff

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens endorses Undersheriff Don BarnesSanta Ana, CA — Orange County

Undersheriff Don Barnes has united the Law Enforcement community behind his campaign for Sheriff. Orange County Sheriff Sandra Hutchens is retiring at the end of her term and endorsing Barnes.

“I am proud to endorse Orange County Undersheriff Don Barnes for the position of Sheriff-Coroner of Orange County,” said Hutchens. “Don has worked for our Department for 29 years and has excelled at every position and assignment. He possesses the experience and qualities needed to lead an agency with 3,800 sworn and professional staff members and over 800 reserve personnel.

“I am confident that Don Barnes will work tirelessly and effectively to keep the citizens of Orange County safe in their homes, neighborhoods, schools and places of business.”

Department in the near future and we know that you have the experience, leadership ability and fortitude to implement that vision.”

Santa Ana, CA — Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, who is retiring at the end of the year, announced that she is endorsing Undersheriff Don Barnes for Sheriff.

“Our public safety team in Orange County has done an outstanding job of keeping us safe. We need to keep that team together by electing Don

Undersheriff Don Barnes has nearly three decades of experience in keeping Orange County residents safe since being hired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department in 1989. Barnes has served at almost every level of the department eventually working his way up to be the Chief Operating Officer of the fifth largest Sheriff’s Department in the country in 2016.

Barnes to be our next Sheriff,” said Hutchens.

Hutchens pointed out that Orange County is one of the safest largest counties in America, a record it can keep intact by voting for Barnes.

The violent crime rate in Orange County is less than half that of Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties and significantly less than San Diego and Riverside counties. Sheriff Hutchens has led the Orange County Sheriff’s Department since June of 2008. She is the first woman elected Sheriff in Orange County, one of the largest law enforcements agencies in the nation.

In addition to Sheriff Hutchens, Barnes is endorsed by the Orange County Deputy Sheriffs and Deputy District Attorneys.

Orange County Deputy District Attorneys Endorses Barnes for SheriffOrange County, CA — The Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys Civic Action Committee announced their endorsement of Undersheriff Don Barnes in his campaign for Sheriff.

An endorsement letter from Chairman Cyril Yu stated, “Throughout your 29-year

career in the Orange County Sheriff’s Department you have been a leader who believes in the mission of the Sheriff, knows the culture and complexity of the Department, and understands the challenges your deputies face.

We believe that you have a vision for innovating and guiding the

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Superior Court Judge Ted Howard is Endorsed for Re-election by the Orange County District Attorney, Sheriff and Over 100 of His Fellow Judges

Orange County, CA — Superior Court Judge Theodore “Ted” Howard has had the honor and privilege of serving

Judge Howard was given the “Judge George Francis” Award for civility and professionalism and was awarded Martindale-Hubbell’s highest rating for a sitting judge of “AV”. Prior to his judicial service, he was Orange County President of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates, served on its National Board of Directors and received the National Presidential Award of Merit.

He has been endorsed by Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas. As

on the Orange County bench for the last 8 years. He began as a Judicial Officer in the Family Law Department, where he worked to protect the rights of victims of domestic violence and promoted the welfare of minor children.

He then moved to the Civil Panel handling a wide variety of civil matters, while always striving to treat every individual that comes before the court with fairness and dignity, while balancing the rights of all parties involved.

well as over 100 of his fellow Superior Court Judges, Justices of the Court of Appeal, Orange County Supervisors Andrew Do, Michelle Steel, Lisa Bartlett and Shawn Nelson, Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs, crime victims, OC Cops, community leaders and over 200 family law and civil attorneys.

For more information on Judge Howard please go to: www.reelectjudgehoward.com

Vol. 18, Issue 10

Santa Ana, CA – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department and Undersheriff Don Barnes oppose the new California Sanctuary Law that limits cooperation with federal immigration officials.

Barnes has announced that the Department is now providing public information on when inmates are released from custody.

“California’s Sanctuary State Law is dangerous and counter-

Undersheriff Don Barnes leads opposition to State’s Sanctuary Law

productive and the public has the right to know who is being released from their jails,” said Barnes.

The county’s “Who’s in Jail” online database now includes the date and time of inmates’ releases – a move agency officials say will enhance communication with its Law Enforcement partners, including the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.

Orange County, CA — Undersheriff Don Barnes announced receiving the endorsement of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs. The endorsement of the more than 2,800 members of the association is a major announcement in the election for Sheriff.

“I am tremendously honored to have the support of the men and women I have worked with in the Sheriff’s Department for many

Deputy Sheriffs Endorse Don Barnes

years. Law Enforcement faces many unique challenges and I am proud to know my colleagues have confidence in my leadership and ability to lead our department.”

Don Barnes has earned widespread support from Orange County leaders, including endorsements from U.S. Representatives Ed Royce, Mimi Walters and Darrell Issa, Senators Pat Bates and Janet Nguyen; four of the five County Supervisors and over 20 city Police Chiefs from throughout the county.

Here are your LAW ENFORCEMENT ENDORSED CANDIDATES

District AttorneyTony Rackauckas

Endorsed by Sheriff Sandra Hutchens, Association of Orange County Deputy District Attorneys, Police and Crime Victims.

U.S. Representative 45th District

Mimi Walters

Wrote the bill to help sexual assault survivors and crack down on human trafficking. Endorsed by Sheriff Hutchens and DA Rackauckas.

Assessor

Claude Parrish Implemented safeguards in Assessor’s Office to protect taxpayers from internet fraud. Endorsed by D.A. Rackauckas.

U.S. Representative 39th District

Young Kim

Endorsed by Sheriff SandraHutchens and U.S. RepresentativeEd Royce.

JudgeTheodore R. “Ted” Howard Endorsed by 100 judges.

SheriffDon BarnesLaw Enforcement’s Choice.

Irvine - Yes on Measure BStop Irvine’s traffic nightmare, make the developers pay, honor our veterans.

State Senate 34th District

Janet Nguyen

Law Enforcement’s choice. Endorsed by DA Tony Rackauckas. 100% rating from California Police Chiefs Association.

State Assembly 72nd District

Greg Haskin

Greg Haskin is endorsed by State Senator Janet Nguyen and State Assemblyman Matthew Harper.

U.S. Representative 48th District

Scott Baugh

Scott Baugh is endorsed by Senate Republican Leader Pat Bates and Senator John Moorlach.

U.S. Representative 49th District

Diane Harkey

Orange County Coalition of Police and Sheriffs and Sheriff Sandra Hutchens endorse Harkey for Congress.