League of Women Voters of California Education Fund
Los Angeles County, CA March 2, 2004 Election
	Kevin Burke Answers Questions Candidate for Superior Court Judge; County of Los Angeles; Office 72

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Questions & Answers

1. Why are you running for Superior Court Judge?

I am running for Superior Court Judge because I care about public safety, and as a police sergeant, I've seen how the courts sometimes fail to protect us. I believe in accountability, and that NO judge should recklessly cause the release of criminals into society. I will NEVER sacrific public safety in favor of bureaucractic convenience or to save a few dollars. You, and our justice system are entitled to a judge who will show up for work on time and keep working until the job is done.

2. What are the personal qualities which best equip you to serve as a judge?

I am committed to following the law and treating every person with dignity and respect. Each case to come before me would be important because it is important to the real lives involved. After law school, I chose public safety over money, leaving private practice to become a criminal prosecutor and remain a reserve police officer. I left courtroom criminal prosecuting, and a prosecutor's paycheck, to protect the community as a full-time LAPD officer and sergeant. After 18 years of law enforcement experience I know first hand the damage and pain crime causes. As a judge, I will take that knowledge into a court system that needs to hear it.