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Monterey County, CA November 4, 2014 Election
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Hiring enough Deputies and Staff to fill every budgeted position

By Steve Bernal

Candidate for Sheriff/Coroner; County of Monterey

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Through strong and honorable leadership, I will change moral at the Sheriff's Office, attract new Deputies while fostering experienced Deputies, and ensure that the Monterey County Sheriff's Office remains an effective law enforcement agency.
Currently, an unacceptable number of vacant positions exist at the Sheriff's Office. This means that Deputies are being forced to work overtime, and millions of dollars has been spent in overtime pay. And, under the current administration, inter office politics and favoritism has driven away experienced Deputies and new recruits alike. People simply don't want to work at the Monterey County Sheriff's Office. Morale is at an all time low, and as we move into the future, this must change. Understaffing is an issue that can be solved by creating an environment that Deputies want to be a part of.

Under my administration, I will promote based on merit, I will listen to my Deputies and I will lead my office with honor and integrity. By restoring moral and emphasizing recruitment, we can attract quality candidates that will serve as the next generation of distinguished Deputies. Understaffing is not only an immediate issue; it prevents us from moving our office into the future. By training the next generation of law enforcement, we can ensure the Monterey County Sheriff's Office will remain an effective agency in the future.

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