I am running for Sheriff of San Diego County because I love living in, and being a part of, the San Diego Community and I wish to use my skills and experience to continue to improve the County for future generations.
I have been in law enforcement in one capacity or another for 31 years. I started as an Explorer Scout, worked as a Dispatcher, a Deputy Sheriff, a Police Officer, and a District Attorney Investigator. During my career, I have spent time working for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the San Diego Police Department, the San Diego District Attorney’s Office, the San Mateo Narcotics Task Force, and the Redwood City Police Department. As a sworn officer, I have held assignments in Jails, Patrol, Detectives, SWAT, Witness Protection, Marine & Aviation Units, Records, Communications, Property, Training, Motorcycle Traffic Unit, and Administration. I have worked my way through the ranks and currently hold the title of Police Captain.
I have lived in San Diego since 1993, except for a few years spent in San Bernardino and northern California. I graduated from Miramar Community College with an AA degree in Psychology, and National University – San Diego with a Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. My wife and I raised three kids in San Diego, all of whom attended local public schools.
