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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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