View videos from the June 2, 2009, forum featuring the five announced candidates running for Sheriff. The DSA hosted this public event at USD’s Joan Kroc Institute for Justice and Peace.

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  • Complete Forum (This is a large file that takes a few moments to begin. When the play button appears, it is ready for viewing.)
  • Opening Remarks
  • Question 1: Please name what specific qualifications you have that make you the best candidate for sheriff of San Diego County and why should sheriff deputies support and vote for you?
  • Question 2: What would you do to improve communication within the ranks?
  • Question 3: Tell us about a major effort you have been part of that has made a difference in the life of deputies or officers.
  • Question 4: What if anything would do to you change or address the perception of bias and favoritism with regards to promotions and specialized assignments?
  • Question 5: How will you continue your commitment to diversity and ensure the department reflects the community it serves?
  • Question 6: If elected sheriff, what do you perceive your role to be in the contract bargaining process? What would you do to protect pay and benefits for deputies?
  • Question 7: Do you agree with the unification of law enforcement and courts/detentions classes?
  • Question 8: What would you do if asked to make significant cuts to the sheriff’s budget for the next fiscal year?
  • Question 9: How will you structure the upper management of the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department?
  • Question 10: If elected, what are the three or four of the most important goals you wish to achieve?
  • Closing Remarks