September 8, 2006
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Hennepin County Sheriff
I am supporting Juan Lopez. Stanek turns me off for a few
reasons. I couldn’t find enough information on Rusch and Lachner, but
their focus on homeland security and terror speaks to me of wrong
priorities given the challenges the metro area is dealing with.
Anderson and Fitzhenry seem like good guys and good officers, but I
don’t think they’ll bring anything special to the job. I think Lopez
has the capability of helping the Sheriff’s department work best with
immigrant and minority communities and I think those groups are not
currently well enough served or treated by our law enforcement agencies.I
think that a society where justice is uniform and fair will be a
society with less problems and I think that Lopez will be the most
effective at delivering that, both in perception and actuality.I
also have heard people in marginalized communities who have interacted
with the man speak with excitement in their voice. That does count for
something with me.Bruce Anderson
http://www.brucelanderson.com/
Experienced
police officer, mostly in Orono with some experience as a Deputy US
Marshall. I couldn’t really find much on his website about what his
points are other than being an experienced officer that wants to do a
good job.Tom Fitzhenry
http://www.fitz4sheriff.com/
Richfield
police officer for 28 years. Motorcycle cop. Former Air Force. Believes
a Sheriff should get out in the field regularly. “I have no other goal
then to make this the best department to work for in the state.” … “I
lead by example. All my employees must be respectful, honest, and have
the interest of the citizens of Hennepin County in mind over their own.
” Again, looks like an experienced officer that wants to do a good job.Linda Lachner
Couldn’t find website. Here’s a profile: http://mpls.startribune.com/news/metro/elections/profiles/26907.html
Officer
in the Minneapolis Sex Crimes unit. Couldn’t find much info, but the
first point made in her essay was homeland security.Her Essay:
The
most important issue to me if I were elected would be homeland
security. Safety is always the most important issue. I am concerned
about our public facilities that we work in, visit and travel through.
I am sure that the safety plans on all places of high importance would
be reexamined for any shortfall of security. I want everyone to be
aware of possible dangers and deal with them on a daily basis. Hennepin
County deserves the safest roads, waterways, airspace and land we could
possibly strive to ensure for our residents, leaders and loved ones.
Please vote Sept. 12, 2006.Juan Lopez
http://www.lopez4sheriff.com/
DFL Endorsed, Labor Endorsed, 10 year vet of Hennepin County Sheriff office, vet.“People in Hennepin County deserve law enforcement that is unbiased and accountable.”
“More
community involvement. I think law enforcement has lost touch with the
citizens we serve and I want to be that reconnect between law
enforcement and our communities. I want to be more visible and I want
folks to know who their sheriff is. ““Four years later what do
you we have? The same status quo. I still grit my teeth when I hear the
ongoing concerns of the rank and file of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s
office and the community. ““I cut my teeth at the Hennepin
County Jail – one of the most difficult facilities in the State. It is
a tough place, but I treated everyone with respect. Every human being
deserves respect – no matter what your gender or color are.”Daniel Rusch
Couldn’t find website. Here’s a profile: http://mpls.startribune.com/news/metro/elections/profiles/26748.html
Also,
he posted on an MPR site: A 23 year veteran of law enforcement and am
currently a sergeant in charge of night shifts for the South Lake
Minnetonka police Department. I’ve been with SLM for 22 years. I have a
bachelors degree in physical education and a masters degree in public
safety administration and education. I grew up in Minnetonka and have
been a resident of Tonka Bay for 20 years.His Essay:
As
Hennepin County sheriff, my primary mission would be to carry out the
duties of the office in a professional and impartial manner with
special emphasis placed on providing police agencies within the county
specialized services. The sheriff’s office will take the lead in
pursuing advancements in law enforcement technology and criminal
apprehension techniques. It will also maintain eternal vigilance and
constant readiness against any who would threaten or terrorize the
citizens of this county. Employees will have an empathetic leader who
will encourage input and participation before implementing changes, yet
will accept ultimate responsibility and consequences for decisions made.Rich Stanek
A
captain with the Minneapolis police. Endorsed by Sheriff Office
Deputies Association, the Minneapolis Police Officers Federation,
Police Officers Alliance of Minnesota and the Firefighters Association
of Minneapolis local #82. Resigned as Public Safety Commisioner in 2004
over racist comments he made in 1992 but claims that he’s learned a lot
since 1992 and that while he can’t change what happened, he’s changed
since then. Has a reputation as a thumper and has a relatively high
number of complaints made against him for excessive force.
http://www.stanekforsheriff.com/
