Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) and Assemblyman William Brough (R-Dana Point) have introduced Senate Bill 283 and Assembly Bill 551 to require law enforcement to drug test in cases of fatalities occurring within 48 hours of a traffic collision. Current state law only requires medical examiners or county coroners to test deceased drivers and passengers…
SANTA ANA (CBSLA) – People in Orange County are now able to text their emergencies to 911 using a cell phone. The new text-to-911 service launched Wednesday across all of O.C. It is designed specifically for those who are hearing impaired, speech disabled, or in dangerous situations where calling 911 is not possible. Read more on…
Assembly Bill 1810 is a further erosion of California’s criminal justice system
By Don Barnes A foundational principle of any criminal justice system is the necessity to hold individuals accountable for actions that violate the law and jeopardize the safety of others. Over the past seven years, a series of policy initiatives in our state have severely eroded the ability to hold criminal offenders accountable. In 2011,…
Orange County, CA — The Lincoln Club of Orange County recently endorsed Don Barnes for Orange County Sheriff. “The Lincoln Club is pleased to endorse Don Barnes for Sheriff. Undersheriff Barnes has the skill, experience and integrity needed to lead one of our nation’s largest law enforcement agencies,” said John Warner, President of the Lincoln…
The State Coalition of Probation Organizations Unanimously Endorses Don Barnes for Sheriff
ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Undersheriff Don Barnes received the endorsement of the the State Coalition of Probation Organizations (SCOPO). The SCOPO Board of Directors proudly represents Probation Officers throughout the State of California working in Youth Detention Facilities, Adult Field Supervision, Juvenile Field Supervision, Community Corrections, Placement, Adult Court Services and Juvenile Court Services. “The…
Today Undersheriff Don Barnes announced the endorsement of the New Majority Orange County, one of the largest business organizations in the county. “We are proud to endorse Don Barnes for Sheriff. A safe community allows businesses, schools and families to be successful. We know Don Barnes has the skills to lead the Orange County Sheriff’s…
In response to California’s sanctuary law, Orange County Sheriff makes public inmates’ release dates
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, whose leadership opposes the new California sanctuary law that limits cooperation with federal immigration officials, announced Monday that it is now providing public information on when inmates are released from custody. As of Monday, March 26, an existing “Who’s in Jail” online database includes the date and time of inmates’…
In case you missed it, Orange County’s conservative political blog OC Political reported on the wide fundraising gap between Undersheriff Don Barnes and his closest competitor in the campaign for Orange County Sheriff. You can read excerpts below or the entire article on OC Political’s website. Sheriff’s Race: Barnes Raises Three Times as Much as…
Undersheriff Don Barnes Earns Major Endorsement Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs Endorse Barnes For Sheriff
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Today Undersheriff Don Barnes announced receiving the endorsement of the Association of Orange County Deputy Sheriffs. The endorsement of the more than 2,800 members of the association is a major announcement in the election for Sheriff. Undersheriff Barnes has previously announced receiving the endorsement of Sheriff Sandra Hutchens. “I am…
Undersheriff Don Barnes Continues to Gain Key Endorsements in Election for Sheriff
Orange County Attorneys Association Announce Their Support ORANGE COUNTY, CA – – Today Undersheriff Don Barnes announced receiving the endorsement of the Orange County Attorneys Association (OCAA) in his campaign to become the next Sheriff of Orange County. The OCAA is just the latest key group to endorse Undersheriff Barnes in the election. Barnes’ status…