In a statement I wrote on the recent events in Minneapolis, I said the tragic shooting deaths of Renee Good, a 37-year-old mother, and Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old nurse, were gut-wrenching tragedies. I also said the investigations into both should be allowed to conclude before judgement is cast, and I expressed concern that inaccurate and […]
Bill Brown
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What we saw happen in Minneapolis on Memorial Day affects all in law enforcement
As new sheriff’s deputies or custody deputies begin their careers with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office, they must solemnly swear to support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of California. During the swear-in ceremony, we incorporate a badge pinning that is usually done by a loved one. […]
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Legalizing marijuana will endanger Californians
Proposition 64—the initiative that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana in California—would have a terrible impact on public safety in our state. If it passes on Nov. 8, we can expect more innocent deaths on our highways due to drugged driving, significantly higher use of marijuana by our youth, and increased accidental ingestion of marijuana edibles […]