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John D'Agostini
11970 votes
25.67%
- Occupation: District Attorney Investigator
- Narcotics Unit Supervisor (Second in command of State Narcotics Task Force)
- Chief Deputy Coroner
- Grand Jury Liaison
- Patrol Deputy & Supervisor
- General Contractor
- Pioneer Union School Dist. Trustee (Chairman)
Priorities:
- Restoring community trust through resident deputy positions and assigned areas of responsibility
- Responsible fiscal management by focusing on core functions and responsibilities
- Implementing a fair and equitable CCW policy respecting our 2nd Amendment rights
Craig Therkildsen
10670 votes
22.89%
- Occupation: El Dorado County Sheriff's Captain
- 27 year veteran of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Office (currently employed)
- South Lake Tahoe Police Officer
- POST Management Certificate
- Bronze Medal of Valor recipient
- AA in Administration of Justice
- EDSO Jail Commander, Placerville and Tahoe Jails
Priorities:
- At risk behavior in our youth
- Drug use and it's related Law Enforcement problems
- The emerging gang problem
Bob Luca
8950 votes
19.20%
- Occupation: Retired Investigation Chief
- Chief (Ret.), California Bureau of Investigation
- Criminal Investigator, El Dorado County D.A.'s Office
- Task Force Commander, California Department of Justice
- Global Director of Corporate Security, E*Trade Financial
- Master's Degree, Public Administration, U.S.C.
- Bachelor's Degree, Criminology, Fresno State
Priorities:
- Expand community policing and community-watch programs
- Reinstate high school resource officers
- Reprioritize resources for more Deputies in our community
George Nielsen
5889 votes
12.63%
- Occupation: Chief of Police
- FBI National Academy Session 209, Leadership Challenge Program
- CA P.O.S.T. Executive Development Course
- CA P.O.S.T. Certificates - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, Management and Executive
- Degree - Administration of Justice
- Senior Fellow, American Leadership Forum - Mountain/Valley Chapter
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Priorities:
- Establish public trust and partnerships through successful community policing strategies like National Night Out - Service and Professionalism
- Responsible fiscal management by prioritizing delivery of services in the areas of core functions and responsibilities
- Implement a CCW policy that respects our Constitutional Rights and is responsive, fair and equitable
Ernie Hillman
4859 votes
10.42%
- Occupation: Retired Sheriff's Captain
- FBI National Academy Graduate - Session #166
- AA - Administration of Justice
- P.O.S.T. Certificates - Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisor and Management
- 30 Years El Dorado County Sheriff's Department
- Have promoted through every sworn position except elected Sheriff
- Have worked both in Placerville and South Lake Tahoe
Priorities:
- To bring back "Community" based law enforcement
- A CCW policy that addresses the needs of our citizens
- To make a positive impact through honesty, integrity, and proven leadership
Larry Hennick
4157 votes
8.92%
- Occupation: Retired Sheriff's Sergeant
- Lifetime Teaching Credential/Police Science
- Senior Instructor- KOGA Institute
- Law Enforcement Consultant
- Subject Mater Expert- Police Science
- Supervisor's Leadership Institute-P.O.S.T.
- Certified P.O.S.T./S.T.C. Instructor
Priorities:
- Back to Basics Approach to Hometown Law Enforcement
- Community Based aw Enforcement (Resident Posts)
- Proactive instead of Reactive Law Enforcement
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