Did You Know?
* Sheriff Vasquez is a 4th generation Pinal County resident
* Sheriff Vasquez served two tours of duty in Vietnam
* Sheriff Vasquez authored the Pinal County Sheriff's first 5 year strategic plan
* Sheriff Vasquez has added 61 sworn positions to help serve and protect Pinal County
* Since March 2005 has reduced response times by more than 60%
* Sheriff Vasquez began a Realtor Lockbox program for elderly and handicapped citizens
"It's Official!!"
Pinal County Sheriff Chris Vasquez and
Pinal County Democratic Chair
Joe Robison turn in
over 2200 signatures
to the Elections Department.
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Our Sheriff
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 "Sheriff Vasquez is one of the toughest Sheriffs in America and a good friend of mine. He's been fighting for...
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 When Arizona first created the Office of Sheriff the minimum qualifications to run for Sheriff, were very little. Today the minimum qualifications are still very little....
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 Sheriff Chris Vasquez, a fourth generation Pinal County resident, is married to Patricia Vasquez residing in Casa Grande. He has four children and eight grandchildren. Chris was born in Casa Grande and raised in Eloy. After graduating f...
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 I have been in public service all of my adult life starting when I joined the United States Navy serving two tours of duty in Vietnam (Gulf of Tonkin). After graduating from high school in ...
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Sheriff Vasquez’s Accomplishments Since Becoming Sheriff Completed fiscal year within budget during the past four years, the first time in the last 13 years (Both as Chief Deputy and...
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When Arizona first created the Office of Sheriff the minimum qualifications to run for Sheriff, were very little. Today the minimum qualifications are still very little. The following are the minimum qualifications for Sheriff: “A person shall not be eligible for a county office, whether elective or appointive, nor shall a certificate of election or commission issue to any person, unless he is, at the time of his election or appointment, eighteen years of age or over, a resident of the state, an elector of the county or precinct in which the duties of the office are to be exercised and able to read and write the English language, (ARS §11-402).” Learn more...
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Sheriff Chris Vasquez
Residency
55 Years - Lifetime
Education
BA in Management;
MA in Organizational Management
Military
Vietnam Veteran - U.S. Navy
Law Enforcement
31 years in law enforcement
Positions in Law Enforcement
Patrolman, Investigator, Solo Motorcycle Officer, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, Chief Deputy, Sheriff
Law Enforcement Management Experience
17 years Leadership in Arizona and Pinal County
President & VP of Pinal County Law Enforcement Association
President & VP of Arizona Sheriff's Association
AZ Peace Officer Standards & Training Board Member
AZ Substance Abuse Program
Chairman of Pinal Co. Meth Coalition
Board of Director Casa Grande Against Abuse
Board of Director Copper Basin YMCA
Board of Director Casa Grande Boys & Girls Club
Arizona Town Hall Delegate
Pinal County Town Hall Delegate
Amber Alert Oversight Committee
Life Member of VFW - Casa Grande
Member American Legion - Queen Creek
Order of Moose - Arizona City
Elks Club - Coolidge/Florence
Optimist Club - Maricopa
Candidate Paul Babeu
Residency
Less than 5 years
Education
B.A. Political Science
M.A. Public Administration
Military
Iraq Veteran - National Guard
Law Enforcement
5 years in law enforcement
Positions in Law Enforcement
Patrolman
Law Enforcement Management Experience
None
Leadership in Arizona and Pinal County
President of Chandler Police Union * Information about Paul Babeu is from his announcement for Sheriff and Web page and biography
Candidate Jayme Valenzuela
Residency
45 years - Lifetime
Education
High School Diploma
Military
None
Law Enforcement
15 years (Out of law enforcement for almost 10 yrs)
Positions in Law Enforcement
Deputy, Investigator
Law Enforcement Management Experience
None
Leadership in Arizona and Pinal County
Superior Councilman
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