- Occupation: Sheriff's Commander
 - SUPPORTED BY COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTIES ( more )
 - 26 years with Sheriff's Dept. commanding over 10 Divisions & Units ( more )
 - Interim Chief of Police, Greenfield
 - Monterey County Employee of the Year in 2000 ( more )
 - Monterey County Representative to Governor's Office of Emergency Services
 - Masters Degree in Public & Judicial Admin. / California Teaching Credential
  
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Top Priorities if Elected |   
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- MONTEREY    COUNTY    DEPUTY    SHERIFF'S    ASSOCIATION
 - MONTEREY    COUNTY    PROSECUTOR'S    ASSOCIATION
 - NATIONAL   LATINO   PEACE   OFFICER'S   ASSOCIATION
  
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- Training, Technology, and Accreditation
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Areas for improvement in the Sheriff's Department include addressing key areas of Technology, Accrediation, Community Policing, and Training.
 - Civilian Advisory Boards
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Mike Kanalakis plans to form a Civilian Advisory Board in Monterey County that will meet regularly with the Sheriff to address issues BEFORE they become problems.
 - The Future
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As we move forward into the 21st century, we have a unique opportunity to effect positive meaningful change.
  
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