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Fresno Sheriff Opposes Bill to Strip Policing Experience as Election Qualification
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A proposed bill by a San Francisco state senator would remove the barrier of having to work in law enforcement to run for sheriff.
Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) is seeking to remove the requirement that a sheriff candidate have a Police Officer Standards and Training certificate.
David Taub
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“It’s time we prioritize democracy and diversity in our Sheriff elections,” Wiener said in a news release. “Anyone who wants to run for Sheriff and is qualified should run, and voters can democratically elect whomever they believe is the best candidate. We need Sheriffs who actually represent the beliefs and values of their constituents. California must reimagine its criminal justice system, and to do that, we will need a more diverse pool of Sheriff candidates who are committed to this project.”