FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: BRIAN HIGGINS May 12, 2014 (831) 905-4376
(SALINAS, CA) Fred Garcia, candidate for Monterey County Sheriff, has been endorsed by the Monterey County Probation Association. In a mailer released by the campaign, it was inadvertently stated that he was endorsed by the Monterey County Probation Department. The correct endorsement is the Monterey County Probation Association.
In a statement released from representatives of the Monterey County Probation Association:
"The Monterey County Probation Association proudly endorses Fred Garcia for Monterey County Sheriff. Fred has the integrity, experience and qualifications that make him the choice to be Sheriff of Monterey County.
The Probation Association currently represents approximately 198 sword Probation Officers for Monterey County.
"I am honored to have the endorsement of the Probation Association and the support of its members, Mr. Garcia stated when notified of the endorsement. With 29 years of proven management and leadership experience, it is a very rewarding feeling to see that my peers in the law enforcement community believe in my abilities to lead the largest law enforcement agency in Monterey County in a positive direction. I thank them very much.