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News Release - 1/03/2007: Sheriff Don Horsley's Final Official Appearance  Printer Friendly View


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Sheriff's Star

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2007

After almost thirteen years of protecting and serving the citizens of San Mateo County as Sheriff, and over forty years in law enforcement, Sheriff Don Horsley will make his final official appearance on Thursday, January 4th 10:30 a.m. at the Ormondale School, 200 Shawnee Pass, Portola Valley.

Sheriff Horsley will talk to the 1st and 2nd grade students about school safety, making the right choices early in life, and staying out of gangs. Sheriff Horsley began his public service as a teacher at Fernando Rivera Middle School in Daly City. Through out Sheriff's Horsley's term as Sheriff, he has emphasized and established many innovative programs for San Mateo County's youth. These programs include School Resource Officers, Juvenile Diversion, DARE, Gang Resistance and STAR camp.

Sheriff Horsley's last day in office is January 8th and he will be replaced by Sheriff-elect Greg Munks, the current Undersheriff who was elected Sheriff in June 2006. Sheriff Horsley leaves behind a legacy of active community involvement and establishing innovative jail programs geared towards the reentry of inmates into society and treatment of mentally ill offenders.


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