KIRBY BROUILLARD
OCCUPATION: Consultant (Expert witness on firearms)
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: 27 Years Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office; Night Patrol Commander (Lieutenant) 5 years; street patrol 3 years, traffic fatality investigator 3 years; promoted to patrol sergeant 3 years; detectives sex crime investigator 5 years; property control sergeant 2 years; communications supervisor 2 years; training unit supervisor 2 years; D.U.I.I. traffic sergeant 4 years; United States Marine Corps communications 1958-1963; University of Iowa 1963-1967; U.S. Army Reserve radio operator 1972-1975; United States Air Force Reserve NCOIC of weapons training unit 1985-1996.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: B.A. Degree University of Iowa 1967; Masters of Education degree University of Portland 1970;
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: 27 Year Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office; 6 Years United States Marine Corps; 3 Years United States Army Reserve; 9 Years United States Air Force Reserve.
QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP
Kirby Brouillard has demonstrated the LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE, and EDUCATION to lead the Sheriff’s office in the 21st century.
Brouillard understands keeping the public safe is the Sheriff’s primary responsibility and the emphasis must be on its jails. Criminals should never be released, to prey on the public, for the lack of bed space.
Brouillard believes mentally ill people belong in a hospital not in a jail cell.
Today the Sheriff’s Office is a recognized professional agency.
Brouillard credits former Sheriff Don Clark with beginning this process by creating the first procedures manual in the mid 1960’s.
An Organization must hold itself accountable to have the trust of the public and its own employees. Employees must know they will be treated according to established rules and not the whims of individual supervisors.
Brouillard will maintain the current Internal Affairs Unit and establish a strong Inspections Unit.
Brouillard does not believe in making empty promises to unions and associations to gain their support.
VOTING FOR BROUILLARD will assure continued integrity in the Sheriff’s Office.
(This information furnished by Kirby Brouillard For Sheriff.)
BERNIE GIUSTO
OCCUPATION: Chief of Police, Gresham, 1996-present.
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Oregon State Police, 1974-1996.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Bachelor of Science, Willamette University, 1974
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Gresham City Council, 1989-1995; Council President, 1991-1992; Tri-Met Board, 1998-present; Metropolitan Human Rights Commission, 1990-1991; County Commission on Children and Families, 1993-1995.
Bernie Giusto: Experience in law enforcement.
Bernie Giusto has 27 years of experience with the Oregon State Police and as Chief of Police of Gresham. As Chief, he has been instrumental in the East County Major Crimes Team solving 100% of crimes investigated. He has also served on many boards and commissions, working with all different levels of government. Bernie Giusto is exceptionally well qualified to take on the challenges of leading one of the state’s premier law enforcement agencies.
Bernie Giusto: Commitment to public safety.
“Bernie Giusto is the leader we need in the Sheriff’s Office to assure the public safety and make the most efficient use of our tax dollars”
Diane Linn
Chair, Multnomah County Commission
“Bernie Giusto’s broad law enforcement experience and commitment to the safety of our citizens make him the best-qualified candidate to lead the Sheriff’s Office.”
Mike Schrunk
District Attorney
Bernie Giusto is also endorsed by:
County Correction Officers and Deputy Sheriffs
Portland Police and Firefighters
Gresham Police and Firefighters
AFSCME Local 88; Northwest Labor Council; Amalgamated Transit Union
These Oregonians endorse Bernie Giusto for Sheriff:
Attorney General Hardy Myers
County Commissioners Serena Cruz, Maria Rojo de Steffey, Lisa Naito, Lonnie Roberts
Portland City Commissioners Jim Francesconi and Dan Saltzman
Metro Councilors David Bragdon and Rod Park
State Senator Ginny Burdick, State Representative Laurie Monnes Anderson
Former Sheriffs Bob Skipper and John Bunnell
Mayor Charles Becker and former Mayor Gussie McRobert of Gresham
Troutdale Mayor Paul Thalhofer
Former Portland City Commissioner Mike Lindberg, Norm Monroe; Lolenzo Poe; Homer Williams; Pat McCormick, Ron Sunseri…and hundreds more.
(This information furnished by Bernie Giusto for Sheriff.)
VERA POOL
OCCUPATION: Corrections Lieutenant, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office
OCCUPATIONAL BACKGROUND: Department Public Safety Standards and Training Academy Instructor, and Division Commander (Chief Deputy).
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: Grant High School; Portland Community College, A.A. Degree; University of Portland, B.A. Degree; University of Portland, M.A. Degree; University of Portland, M.S. Degree; Certified Mediator, Graduate of Mark O. Hatfield School of Government.
PRIOR GOVERNMENTAL EXPERIENCE: Board on Department Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) appointed, served 8 years. Academy Instructor for State of Oregon, 7 years.
Vera Pool has over 31 years of experience in Corrections, including 27 years in supervision and command management positions. She is committed to public safety, community livability, and stopping the increase in the use of jail beds for mental health offenders due to the lack of mental health services in the community.
Vera Pool’s professional affiliations and community associations will help her work toward successful partnerships between the Sheriff’s Office and other law enforcement agencies. She plans to review the recommendations for occupancy of Wapoato Jail and the sources for operational funding. She will also involve the community to address problems such as jail closures, overcrowded jails and citizen complaints.
Vera Pool strongly believes that we have an opportunity to make a difference in Multnomah County. Her plan will include maintaining mandated services in an environment of continued budget reductions, enhancing collaboration and partnership with other agencies in addressing crime. One such program would include the formulation of a youth advisory committee in order to divert at-risk juveniles from a career of crime. She believes community involvement and neighborhood participation will enable the implementation of more anti-crime programs. She is the only experienced candidate who can best implement changes in the Sheriff’s Office by including the community and Sheriff’s Office employees.
Vera Pool is an experienced, respected public servant with a proven track record. She is the best choice for Sheriff.
Endorsed by: Senator Avel Gordly, Jamie Partridge, Lucia N. Pena
(This information furnished by Committee To Elect Vera Pool For Multnomah County Sheriff.)