Public Safety and Criminal Justice
Governor Brown Issues Statement on Departure of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement on California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Secretary Jeffrey Beard's announcement of his intention to retire at the end of the year: "Secretary Beard took charge of...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Downey Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of Downey Police Department Officer Ricardo Galvez: “Anne and I were saddened to learn of the death of Officer Galvez and extend our condolences to his family, friends...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of San Bernardino Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of San Bernardino Police Department Officer Bryce Hanes: “Anne and I are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic death of Officer Hanes. We offer our heartfelt...
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Governor Brown Acts on Legislation to Strengthen Criminal Justice
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today announced that he has acted on the following bills to strengthen criminal justice in California: • AB 69 by Assemblymember Freddie Rodriguez (D-Pomona) - Peace officers: body-worn cameras. • AB 71 by Assemblymember...
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Governor Brown Signs Legislation to Strengthen the State’s Ability to Crack Down on Hazardous Waste Polluters
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today signed legislation to strengthen penalties for repeat violations of hazardous waste laws and to assist the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) with the recovery of cleanup costs. The Governor signed...
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Governor Brown and Attorney General Harris Honor Two with Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Awards
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. joined Attorney General Kamala D. Harris today to present the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor to Sonora Police Department Officer Ryan D. Webb and San Bernardino Police Department Officer Marcus Pesquera, who went above...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of U.S. Forest Service Firefighter
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Mike Hallenbeck: “This tragedy reminds us of the dangers firefighters face every time they suit up. Anne and I are grateful for U.S....
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of U.S. Forest Service Firefighter
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of U.S. Forest Service Firefighter David “Dave” Ruhl: “Anne and I were saddened to learn of the tragic death of U.S. Forest Service Firefighter Dave Ruhl, who left his...
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Acting Governor Newsom Issues Statement on Death of Hayward Police Officer
SACRAMENTO - Acting Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Hayward Police Department Sergeant Scott Lunger: “It is with profound sadness that Jennifer and I offer our condolences to Sergeant Lunger’s family, his friends, and...
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Governor Brown Issues Statement on Death of Caltrans Worker
SACRAMENTO - Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. today issued the following statement regarding the death of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) transportation civil engineer Oscar Vargas: "Anne and I were saddened to learn of the death of Oscar Vargas, who...
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