Has your CP sought or encouraged any legislative changes?

My CP claimed that all sheriffs and police officers are represented by PORAC ( Police Officers Research Association of California ) and they all participate in this organization. Apparently, PORAC pushes certain issues of legislation to fight laws that restrict their authorities.

As far as my CP is concerned, they should not be too pushy on those subjects because their job is to enforce all state and local government rules. Besides, the only major issues that the sheriffs department has is when it comes to budgeting, which leads to the increase in crime.



This is as much information that I could gather thus far.

Does your CP ever get caught up in conflict relating to various local and state relationships?

This is a both yes and no answer. After the recent elections there were laws passed on budgeting. Those are the only issues that the Sheriffs department will get into with the state government. As far as the job itself, there aren't any problems really. My CP says "the law is already written" when it comes to their duties. However, there are lots of unhappy officers because now they get a chunk cut out of their pay every month, and there are some benefits they need to pay for now, which they never had to pay before.

Another issue about budget cuts is that the sheriffs know the crime rate has increased due to the cutting of manpower, and the people feel more unsafe.