Alex Villanueva Former Sheriff of Los Angeles County

Sheriff Alex Villanueva is a 36-year veteran of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department and the first challenger in over a century to unseat an incumbent Sheriff when he was elected as the 33rd Sheriff of Los Angeles County in 2018. He commanded the largest sheriff’s department in the nation, overseeing nearly 18,000 sworn and professional staff and managing complex public safety operations in one of the most diverse counties in America.

Recently, media coverage has underscored the apparent tensions between local law enforcement and federal agencies as they work towards their objectives. Are ICE agents being hindered in performing their duties by local law enforcement? If so, are these actions due to the policies and priorities of our local government? In addition, there is a significant perceived rise in crime targeting the Jewish community. Are there ways local law enforcement can be pro-active in their endeavor to protect the…