Isn't the Search Over?

Isn’t the Search Over?
Letter to the editor

When we contemplate hiring a new sheriff, shouldn’t we be aware of the applicant’s personal history and that of the community he serves?

Are you aware that Jack Anderson has been protecting us in Orange County for more than 20 years? That’s more than 10 years before Mike Carona’s appearance as Sheriff of Orange County. Sheriff Anderson and his family live in Mission Viejo. Is it any wonder that Mission Viejo has been named Safest City in California? We also feel very safe in most of Orange County. Do you think it’s only by chance or is it because of dedicated Sheriff’s Department employees like Jack Anderson? Mission Viejo has been one of the cities under Sheriff Anderson’s watch. As acting sheriff, Jack Anderson is a true leader. The new, thoughtful decisions and worthy new plans being made by him are amazing. Already, he has corrected many of Carona’s weaknesses and put into immediate action corrections to bad policies and decisions of Carona. Am I interested in a sheriff or policeman whose only experience is from Los Angeles, Santa Ana, etc.? I think not!

Our new leader should not just be an administrator. He should know all of our cities and make each area safer. Does anyone know Orange County better than Jack Anderson? This man is a sincere and humble person. Don’t we want a sheriff who is always “there” and easy to talk with? I’ve attended many events where he was a speaker about his duties or just a guest. His quiet authority gives everyone a sense that with Sheriff Anderson there, all will be well.

Beverly Cruse
Mission Viejo