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Los Angeles County, CA June 3, 2014 Election
 Smart Voter Jim McDonnell

Candidate for
Sheriff; County of Los Angeles

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Biographical Highlights
  • Occupation: Long Beach Police Chief
  • Served as the second in command in the Los Angeles Police Department
  • Commissioner, Citizens' Commission on Jail Violence (2011-2012)
  • Immediate Past President, Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association
  • Member of the California Commission on Peace Officers' Standards & Training (POST)
  • Appointed to the U.S. Attorney General's National Task Force on Children Exposed to Violence
  • Medal of Valor Recipient, Los Angeles Police Department
Top Priorities if Elected
  • Restore public trust in the integrity and leadership of the LASD
  • Uphold the highest principles of professionalism and constitutional policing through comprehensive training, transparency, and accountability
  • Implement the detailed blueprint for reform of the LASD crafted by the Citizens' Commission on Jail Violence and work with the Board of Supervisors
Questions on Issues

The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles asked questions on the issues of all candidates for this office.
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Key Endorsements
  • Jackie Lacey, District Attorney, Los Angeles County
  • Richard Riordan, former Mayor of Los Angeles
  • Charlie Beck, Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department
Position Papers
"Why I am running" -- a message from the Chief...
My vision for the Sheriff's Department and our community
What will it take....
Achieving a new vision for LASD and our community will require leadership and vision.
The Future of LASD
What will meaningful and lasting reform look like?
 
Campaign Contact Information
Website: http://www.mcdonnellforlacountysheriff.com
E-mail: info@mcdonnellforlacountysheriff.com


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