Public Safety and Criminal Justice
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Sacramento County Sheriff’s Deputy Mark Stasyuk: “Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to Deputy Stasyuk’s family, loved ones and colleagues and ask all...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Revamp California’s Bail System, Protect Public Safety
SACRAMENTO – Taking action to revamp California’s bail system, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed Senate Bill 10, the California Money Bail Reform Act, which preserves the rights of the accused, while prioritizing public safety. The new law – which will take...
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Governor Brown Grants Executive Clemency
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 36 pardons and 31 commutations. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences years...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CHP Officer
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Highway Patrol (CHP) Officer Kirk Griess: “Today we mourn the loss of a father of three – Officer Griess – who lost his life while protecting his...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Mechanic Andrew Brake: “Anne and I offer our condolences to the family and loved ones...
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Governor Brown Lowers Capitol Flags in Honor of Fallen Firefighters, Secures Federal Assistance to Support Communities Impacted by Carr Fire
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. has ordered Capitol flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of two firefighters who died while working on the Carr Fire in Shasta County – Redding Fire Prevention Inspector Jeremiah "Jeremy" Stoke and a bulldozer operator...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of CAL FIRE Employee
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) Heavy Equipment Operator Braden Varney: “Anne and I were deeply saddened to learn of the death of...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Long Beach Fire Captain
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Long Beach Fire Department Fire Captain David Rosa: “It was with great sadness that Anne and I learned Fire Captain David Rosa passed away today while protecting the...
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Governor Brown Grants Executive Clemency
SACRAMENTO – Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 56 pardons and 14 commutations. Individuals who have been convicted of a crime in California may apply to the Governor for a pardon. Those granted pardons all completed their sentences years...
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Governor Brown Issues Proclamation Declaring Day of Remembrance of the Yountville Shooting
SACRAMENTO – Ahead of the Celebration of Life service today honoring the three Pathway Home employees killed in Yountville earlier this month, Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. issued a proclamation declaring March 19, 2018 as a “Day of Remembrance of the Yountville...
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