New Sheriff for Riverside County

[1oldsarge]

The current Sheriff - who just accepted a position with the State Parole Board - fired one of his Assistant Sheriffs a few months ago as he allegedly thought he was too popular with the troops and might undermine who he wanted to succeed him. Dirty politics involved.
It didn't work. The Board of Supervisors appointed the Assistant Sheriff as the new Sheriff!

New Sheriff in Town: Sniff Voted to Replace Doyle

Former Assistant Sheriff Stanley Sniff was chosen by the Board of Supervisors today to become the Riverside County's next sheriff.

The board voted 3-2 to hire Sniff to fill the remainder of Sheriff Bob Doyle's four-year term. Doyle is leaving Oct. 12 to take a job on the state Parole Board.

Board members spent the morning questioning the five finalists -- four men and a woman -- vying for the position. Individual supervisors nominated each of the candidates -- Sniff, retired Assistant Sheriff John Boyd, Assistant Sheriff Valerie Hill, Los Angeles police Lt. Craig Herron and Undersheriff Neil Lingle.

Lingle, who was scheduled to retire later this month, was Doyle's favorite, while the Riverside Sheriffs' Association, the union representing county deputies, endorsed Sniff.

More than three years remain in Doyle's term, and the newly appointed sheriff will serve for the duration.

[Badkharma]

I'm planning on applying to RSO within a few months. How will this new appointment affect morale/other factors/etc?

I assume since he was "endorsed by the deputies" that is more of a good thing than bad.

[mdrdep]

Holy Cow, a BOS that went with the deputies choice. Must be nice!

[pulicords]

If the L.A. County Board of Supervisors had the choice, they'd probably appoint Merrick Bob!

[mdrdep]

If the L.A. County Board of Supervisors had the choice, they'd probably appoint Merrick Bob!


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Sorry, something upset my stomach

[1oldsarge]

It's a very good thing. Stan should take care of the "good 'ol boy" mentality that's been around for many, many years, and get some good qualified people promoted.

[IMachU]

Congrats to Sheriff Sniff! I'm VERY glad to see a BOS that stands behind their employees for once.

[pulicords]

It's a very good thing. Stan should take care of the "good 'ol boy" mentality that's been around for many, many years, and get some good qualified people promoted.

I thought the "new" Sheriff that came in after the Norco shootout made a lot of improvements. Didn't the death of Deputy Evans (?) lead to any positive changes?

[Badkharma]

Great to hear, now I'm even more excited to join them. :D Why does my citizenship have to take so long to get? :(

[1oldsarge]

I thought the "new" Sheriff that came in after the Norco shootout made a lot of improvements. Didn't the death of Deputy Evans (?) lead to any positive changes?

Yes, but promotions were still based on who you knew instead of what you know. Plus, if you didn't tow the line, your "promotability" score was bad. And they liked to transfer people without any logic, and certainly not close to home. Contributing to the Sheriff's Campaign Fund improved your chances to get what you requested considerably.