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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!!"

Signatures
Pinal County Sheriff Chris Vasquez and
Pinal County Democratic Chair
Joe Robison turn in
over 2200 signatures

to the Elections Department.
Our Sheriff
  • Endorsements

    Sheriff Vasquez & Governor Janet NapolitanoGovernor Janet Napolitano has endorsed Pinal County Sheriff Chris Vasquez in his bid for re-election.  The Gov... Read More
  • Most Qualified

    Most QualifiedWhen 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.... Read More
  • About Chris

    image 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... Read More
  • Public Service

    imageI 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 ... Read More

  • Accomplishments

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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... Read More
Thank you from Sheriff Chris Vasquez

Dear Pinal County

I want to take this opportunity to thank those who voted for me and the many supporters who helped me on my campaign.  The citizens of Pinal County voted and elected Paul Babeu as our next Sheriff.  Mr. Babeu is the better politician than I and I congratulate him and his supporters on their victory.  I wish Sheriff elect Babeu much success as I do leave him a very good law enforcement agency to lead. I believe there is a strong foundation from which to work from.

I am proud of the race we ran, a positive campaign based on who is the most experienced and the many accomplishments made since 2005. I believe I am leaving the Sheriff’s Office a better place than when I first assumed office. I have no regrets as Sheriff or how I ran my campaign. The deputies are the 14th highest paid in the state and the detention officers are the highest paid in the corrections field.  I brought upgraded technology to the Sheriff’s Office such as computers and dash mounted radars as standard equipment in each patrol vehicle.  We enhanced our radio dispatch and 9-1-1 center to better deal with the dramatic increase in calls for service.  The size of the Sheriff’s Office increased from about 500 in 2005 to more than 665 full-time paid employees.  Our volunteer services increased from 45 in 2005 to 180 volunteers who serve Pinal County in the Nationally recognized Victim’s Services Unit, armed Posse, mounted unit, two citizens on patrol units and in various administrative units in the department.

Communication with the citizens greatly improved with myself and members of the department attending HOA meetings, Block Watch programs, and many service organizations around the county.  The Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in creating a countywide anti-substance abuse coalition.  The countywide coalition helped create two smaller community coalitions in Maricopa and Apache Junction.  We developed partnerships with agencies such Casa Grande Against Abuse, CARHA, United Way, Casa Grande Valley Boys & Girls Club, Apache Junction Boys & Girls Club, CAAFA of Apache Junction, Copper Basin YMCA and the San Manual Elks for their annual Operation Graduation.

Because of all our efforts Pinal County is a safer place to live, work and raise our children.  This year, for the first time in many, Pinal County realized an actual decrease in its crime rate. This is due to the hard work of the many deputies and criminal investigator dedicated to stopping crime in our neighborhood.  Because of their dedication many serious crimes were solved within 48-hours.  Most noted was the Amber Hess murder case and a perfect Amber Alert out of the City of Maricopa where the child was recovered within hours and the suspect brought to justice.  Both these cases received national recognition.  With establishment of photo radar and a traffic unit accidents around the county are also on the decline.  The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit, deputies and the Narcotic Task Force took several tons of drugs and narcotics off the streets of Pinal County, arresting hundreds of drug dealers and seizing thousands of dollars in their assets.

Although I lost the Sheriff’s race I am still a winner because of all the new friends who came into my life over the last four years, both citizens and members of the department.  I made true friends.  There are so many of you to thank for the work you did and support you gave that I won’t attempt to name each of you as I am afraid I will forget someone. But, I most of all want to thank my wife, Patricia, who stood by me through the campaign and during my tenure as Sheriff.  I love you with all my heart.

There is a scripture in the Bible that reads, “In all things give thanks unto God.”  Even in defeat I give Glory, Honor and thanks to my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ.  I believe this is not the end, but, only the beginning.  God has something bigger and better for me.

Sincerely,

Chris

 


Chris Vasquez
Sheriff