Public Safety and Criminal Justice

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the on-duty death of Redwood City Police Department Officer Gerardo Silva: "Anne and I are saddened to learn of the sudden, tragic passing of Officer Silva. We join all...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has granted 112 pardons and one commutation. 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 and...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Wallace: “Deputy Wallace gave his life to protect his community. Anne and I extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends,...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Fresno County Sheriff’s Sergeant Rod Lucas: “Anne and I extend our deepest sympathies to Sergeant Lucas’ family, friends and colleagues as they mourn this tragic...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Alfonso Lopez: “Sergeant Lopez dedicated more than half of his life to serving his community with the Los Angeles...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Modoc County Sheriff's Office Deputy Jack Hopkins: “Anne and I were saddened and outraged to learn of the death of another peace officer today. When called to serve,...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Palm Springs Police Department Officers Jose Gilbert Vega and Lesley Zerebny: “Officers Vega and Zerebny were killed today doing what they do every day - protecting...

SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Steve Owen: “Anne and I extend our deepest condolences to Sergeant Owen’s family and friends during this difficult...