Sheriff Steve Moore is committed to county

Editor: The allegations against Sheriff Steve Moore by his coroner’s staff are very troubling, though I am confident the county can replace those doctors with others who can serve us well, without mandating a separation of the departments. I trust our elected officials, including our district attorney and our board of supervisors, will investigate the matter and determine the proper course of action going forward.

I have known Sheriff Moore professionally and personally for 15 years and admire the commitment he made to our residents and the field of law enforcement. Moore leads a department with more than 800 members and invested most of his law enforcement career here since 1982. He holds a criminology law enforcement degree, commanded every major division in the department, attended the FBI National Academy, and the California Peace Officers Association recognized him with an award of distinction.

Why are these accomplishments important? Sheriff Moore understands the law enforcement needs of the county. He worked with the board and others for years to obtain funds that increased the number of deputies who patrol our streets and expanded other law enforcement programs. He also reinstituted the Community Car Program, which focuses on the needs of residents in our unincorporated areas.

Sheriff Moore has given a lot of his personal time to the community. He is a member of Lions Club and a Rotarian and has supported many nonprofit organizations. I know first-hand he believes it is a privilege to serve the people of this county and appreciate all he’s done to help keep our communities safe. He’s led with an eye towards fiscal responsibility and personal accountability and I know there are many others in the community who believe the same. BENJAMIN ROSE Tracy