Michael Gates Recognizes California's Law Enforcement Community On National Night Out

Sacramento, CA - In recognition of National Night Out, Attorney General candidate Michael Gates released the following statement commending the men and women who protect our communities: 

“National Night Out is a reminder that safe communities are built when neighbors, law enforcement, and local leaders work together. Tonight, we celebrate the partnerships that help prevent crime, strengthen trust, and keep California families safe.

Thank you to the law enforcement professionals, first responders, volunteers, and community members who dedicate their time to making our neighborhoods stronger. Together, we can build safer communities for every Californian.”

Leading law enforcement officials and organizations have endorsed Michael as the best candidate to restore public safety to the Golden State:

Law Enforcement Leaders:

Chad Bianco - Riverside County Sheriff

Don Barnes - Orange County Sheriff

John Zanoni - Fresno County Sheriff

Donny Yongblood - Kern County Sheriff

Michael Boudreaux - Tulare County Sheriff

Brandon Barnes - Sutter County Sheriff

Michael L. Johnson - Shasta County Sheriff

Larry Stearn - President of the Los Angeles Police Department Valley Bureau Foundation

Billy Aldridge - Chief of Police, City of Chico

Lisa Smittcamp - Fresno County District Attorney

Cynthia Zimmer - Kern County District Attorney

Matt Rogers - Tehama County District Attorney

Alex Villanueva - Former Los Angeles County Sheriff

David S. Milton - Retired California Superior Court Judge

Tony Rackauckas - Former Orange County District Attorney

Sally Moreno - Madera County District Attorney

Rob Handy - Retired Chief of Police for Huntington Beach Police Department

Jon Fleishman - Former Executive Director of the California Republican Party

Leland DeVore - Former Police Chief of Twin Falls

John McGinness - Retired Sacramento County Sheriff

Tom Angel - Retired Division Chief of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Robert Binkley - Retired Division Commander of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Warren Asmus - Retired Division Chief of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Pete Amico - Retired Division Commander of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Ralph Ornelas - Retired Division Commander of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Mike Smith - Retired Division Captain of the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department

Kris Pitcher - Retired Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department

John Sherman - Retired Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department

Bruce Crosley - Retired Captain of the Los Angeles Police Department

Lillian Carranza - Retired Commander of the Los Angeles Police Department

Bob Green - Retired Deputy Chief of the Los Angeles Police Department

Organizations:

Huntington Beach Police Officers' Association

Garden Grove Police Officers' Association

Westminster Police Officers' Association

Deputy Sheriffs' Association of San Diego County

Newport Beach Police Association

Pomona Police Officers' Association

Simi Valley Police Officers' Association

Sacramento County Deputy Sheriffs' Association

Bakersfield Police Officers' Association

Police Officers' Association of Lodi

Sheriff's Employees' Benefit Association of San Bernardino

Redlands Police Officers' Association

San Bernardino Police Officers' Association

Ventura County Deputy Sheriffs' Association

Laguna Beach Police Employees' Association

Burbank Police Officers' Association