(Anaheim) – Today, Anaheim Deputy Chief Craig Hunter announced his candidacy for Orange County Sheriff, bringing to the race a long and accomplished career of public safety leadership.

“I’ve spent my law enforcement career here in Orange County, and I am convinced our County is the best place in America to raise a family and build a business,” said Chief Hunter. “Our next Sheriff should have a familiarity with our County’s diverse communities and unique needs. They must also restore integrity and trust in the position and ensure that our Sheriff’s Department is a model for efficiency and effectiveness in using taxpayer dollars. As Sheriff, that’s what I’ll work to do, just as I’ve done in Anaheim for the past thirty years.”

Integrity, leadership, and professionalism are the hallmarks of Chief Hunter’s impressive thirty-year record of law enforcement – a record that includes nearly twenty years of police management and supervision.

One of the most respected members of Orange County’s law enforcement community, Chief Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full time and volunteer members and a $120 million budget.

Through polices developed under Chief Hunter’s tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities. Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that have streamlined spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute, and the Delinquency Control Institute at USC.

Additionally, Chief Hunter holds a community college teaching credential, and he has lectured and been published on topics including tourist policing, crisis management, terrorism, and leadership.

Chief Hunter began his law enforcement career at the age of nineteen as a reserve police officer for the City of Garden Grove. In 1982 Chief Hunter joined the Anaheim Police Department, where over the next twenty-seven years he served in a variety of specialized assignments including jail operations, personnel, budget, internal affairs, narcotics, gangs, career criminal apprehension, SWAT, robbery, labor relations, aviation, and special events.

Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda and are raising their four children. Chief Hunter is a volunteer Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America and has two sons who are Eagle Scouts. Chief Hunter also spends his weekends officiating high school and college football.

He has hired veteran political strategist Tim Clark of ClarkDavis Associates to head up the campaign and experienced fundraising consultant Anne Dunsmore to lead the finance team.


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Chief Hunter remembers, “I had been a Police Explorer in the Santa Ana Police Department for three years before I graduated from Santa Ana High School in 1976, and I knew that I wanted a career in law enforcement. All Santa Ana College security guards were sent to the Orange County Sheriff’s Reserve Officer’s Academy. That training also qualified me to be a Garden Grove police reserve officer.” 

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(Yorba Linda, CA) –Today, Yorba Linda Mayor John Anderson issued an enthusiastic endorsement for Anaheim Deputy Chief Craig Hunter in the race for Orange County Sheriff.

“Chief Craig Hunter has sterling qualifications and a proven track record, including over twenty years of police management and supervision in one of California’s safest cities,” said Mayor Anderson.“Chief Hunter has proven he knows how to manage a large officer force and balance department budgets, in both good times and bad. Along the way, he’s also been instrumental in developing homeland security and community policing solutions that have gained national acclaim.”

“Just as important, Chief Hunter is highly regarded by law enforcement leaders throughout our County,” continued Anderson. “And, having spent most of his career right here in Orange County, he understands our communities’ unique public safety needs. That’s why I am convinced that Chief Hunter is absolutely the right candidate for this job, and I’m proud to support him.”

John Anderson was first elected to serve as Yorba Linda’s Mayor in 2006. Prior to that, he served for 23 years in the Orange County District Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor.

“This major endorsement reflects the top tier support Chief Hunter has been receiving in his campaign for Sheriff, and it demonstrates the continued desire by Orange County’s leaders for new direction at the Sheriff’s office,” commented Hunter spokesman Tim Clark.

As Anaheim’s Deputy Chief, Craig Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full-time and volunteer members, and a $120 million budget. During his tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities. Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that have streamlined spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute, and the Delinquency Control Institute at USC.

Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda with their four children. Chief Hunter is a volunteer Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America and has two sons who are Eagle Scouts.

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“Chief Craig Hunter is not only an accomplished police officer, but he is also a strong fiscal conservative who joins me in opposition to higher taxes,” said Michelle Steel. “During his tenure, Chief Hunter has carefully managed the Anaheim Police Department so that taxpayer dollars were spent efficiently. I am convinced he will bring that same high level of efficiency and concern for taxpayers to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. I am proud to support him.”

Michelle Steel is a lifelong conservative and taxpayer advocate who was first elected to the Board of Equalization in 2006 – her first run for public office. Once on the Board, Michelle quickly went to work on behalf of taxpayers, where she discovered that the Board of Equalization had delayed the return of millions of dollars in security deposits owed to California businesses. Thanks to her efforts, the Board returned $42 million in tax security deposits to more than 5,500 small businesses. Orange County is the largest population center in Michelle Steel’s Board of Equalization District.

One of the most respected members of Orange County’s law enforcement community, Chief Deputy Craig Hunter oversees all daily Anaheim police operations including the department’s nearly 800 full time and volunteer members and a $120 million budget. Through polices developed under Chief Hunter’s tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities.

(Anaheim) – Today Orange County-based Family Action PAC announced its support of Anaheim Deputy Chief Craig Hunter for Orange County Sheriff.  Family Action PAC adds a formidable presence to the already momentous campaign finance team, and brings a wealth of relationships with Orange County’s donor base. 

“Craig Hunter embodies Orange County’s values.  He is an accomplished leader and his track record of public safety in Anaheim is simply among the best,” said Family Action PAC President Larry Smith.  “Just as important, Craig is a proven law enforcement CEO, and he takes real care to ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are spent prudently.” 

“Orange County is a unique place to raise a family and build a business,” continued Smith.  “We should have the best run Sheriff’s department – one that reflects Orange County’s values of hard work, fiscal conservatism, and strong public safety.” 

Family Action PAC has made its mark on Orange County government, helping to elect dozens of Orange County leaders over the past two decades.  They bring a reputation for excellence to the campaign team and will be working directly with fundraising professionals Anne Dunsmore and Phyllis Schneider to meet finance goals. 

As Anaheim’s Deputy Chief, Craig Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full-time and volunteer members, and a $120 million budget.  During his tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities.  Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that have streamlined spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. 

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University.  He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute, and the Delinquency Control Institute at USC.  Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda and are raising their four children.

“Someone needs to tell Sandra Hutchens that her deceptive, Los Angeles styled political tactics don’t work here in Orange County,” said Craig Hunter Spokesman Tim Clark.  “For months, Hutchens has been masquerading as a budget-cutter and blatantly misleading voters about her record.  Unfortunately for taxpayers, the only substantial cuts Hutchens has made during her tenure have been the words cut from her ballot statement.”

“Hutchens’ factual oversights also include her claim to have issued conceal carry permits to ninety percent of the applicants,” continued Clark.  “Hutchens’ serial abuse of the truth is so bad that it’s starting to make even Nancy Pelosi look like a saint.”

As Anaheim’s Deputy Chief, Craig Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full-time and volunteer members, and a $120 million budget.  During his tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities.  Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that have streamlined spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University.  He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute, and the Delinquency Control Institute at USC.  Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda and are raising their four children.

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ORANGE COUNTY POLICE CHIEFS COME TOGETHER TO

BACK CRAIG HUNTER FOR SHERIFF

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 12th, 2010

Contact: Stephanie Griffing 916-933-6203

(ANAHIEM, CA) – On the heels of a dominating performance at the Orange County Register/GenNext Debate, Sheriff’s candidate and Anaheim Deputy Chief Craig Hunter announced today the support of ten widely respected current and former Orange County Police Chiefs.  The list includes:

Steve Staveley – Former Director of the Department of Justice - Division of Law Enforcement

Jimmie D. Kennedy – Former Anaheim Chief of Police

Roger A. Baker – Des Moines, WA Chief of Police, Former Anaheim Chief of Police

Manny Ortega – Former Placentia Chief of Police

Steve Foster – Former Tustin Chief of Police

Jerry O'Keefe – Former Cal State Fullerton Chief of Police

David Michaels - Former Anaheim Chief of Police

Harold Bastrup – Former Anaheim Chief of Police

John Hensley – Former Costa Mesa Chief of Police

Frank Hauptmann – Maywood Chief of Police, Former Garden Grove Chief of Police

“Craig Hunter is exactly the person Orange County needs as Sheriff for one simple reason – he is the most qualified candidate to do so. He is already running the largest and most impressive Police Department in Orange County and doing so with a balanced budget of $120 million while overseeing a staff of 800. And he is doing this all the while keeping Anaheim among the safest City’s in California. Orange County needs Craig Hunter,” said Kennedy.

“Today’s show of support makes one thing clear – those who know what it takes to run a law enforcement organization know Craig Hunter is right candidate for Sheriff,” said Hunter Spokesman Tim Clark.

As Anaheim’s Deputy Chief of Police, Craig Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full-time and volunteer members, and a $120 million budget.  During his tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities.  Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that have streamlined spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University.  He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute, and the Delinquency Control Institute at USC. Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda and are raising their four children.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 19th, 2010

Contact: Stephanie Griffing  916.933.6203

(Anaheim, CA) – Today, former Anaheim Councilman and future Mayor Tom Tait announced his endorsement of Anaheim Deputy Chief Craig Hunter for Sheriff.  Tait brings considerable influence in local government, as well as Orange County’s major donor community, and his support continues the momentum of recent weeks by the Hunter campaign.

“Orange County should have the best run Sheriff’s department in the state, and I believe Deputy Chief Hunter is the right person for the job,” said Councilman Tait.  “I’ve watched Deputy Chief Hunter run an efficient and effective operation in Anaheim. I am proud to support him for Sheriff.”

Councilman Tom Tait is a prominent Orange County business owner and Republican major donor.  Besides serving on the Anaheim City Council, Tom Tait has also served on a number of various commissions, including as an advisory board member for the Anaheim Family YMCA.

One of the most respected members of Orange County’s law enforcement community, Craig Hunter is the current Deputy Sheriff for the city of Anaheim and oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full time and volunteer members and a $120 million budget. Through polices developed under Chief Hunter’s tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities.

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(Placentia, CA) – Today, Placentia City Councilman Scott Nelson announced his support for Craig

Hunter for Sheriff, joining a growing list of local elected leaders supporting the Anaheim Chief

Deputy for the Sheriff position.   

“Orange County needs a Sheriff who understands how to manage a large department, promote

good morale, and balance budgets,” said Councilman Nelson.  “Craig Hunter has established

himself as a fiscal conservative and a proven leader.  During his time with the Anaheim police

department, he has managed large budgets, cut excessive spending, and stretched every dollar as

far as it will go.  At the same time, he helped establish Anaheim as the safest of California’s ten

largest cities.  That’s a tremendous record of accomplishment, and its exactly what we need in the

Sheriff’s office.” 

Placentia Councilman Nelson joins the highest ranking republican woman in the state Michelle

Steel,  along with a growing list of mayors, city council members, political action committees and

police officer associations, in supporting Craig Hunter for Sheriff. 

As Anaheim’s Deputy Chief, Craig Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s tenth

largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full-time and volunteer members, and a $120

million budget.  During his tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland security and

community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s ten largest cities. 

Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that have streamlined

spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer dollars. 

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University.  He is also a

graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute, and the

Delinquency Control Institute at USC.  Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda and are raising their

four children. 
 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 2nd, 2010

Contact: Stephanie Griffing  916.933.6203

ANAHEIM, CA – Today, two local elected leaders from Garden Grove – Mayor Bill Dalton and

Councilman Andrew Do – endorsed Anaheim Deputy Police Chief Craig Hunter’s campaign

for Sheriff. In doing so, the two add significant support from Central Orange County to Hunter’s

campaign.

“Craig Hunter has the right management experience and conservative values we need running

the Sheriff’s Department,” said Mayor Dalton.

“I know Craig Hunter will do for the Orange County Sheriff’s Department what he’s done for the

Anaheim Police Department – making it into one of the State’s premier law enforcement

agencies,” added Councilman Do.

“I am so grateful to have the support of two of Central Orange County’s most prominent

leaders,” said Hunter. “Mayor Dalton and Councilman Do know what we need to do to reform

the Sheriff’s Department, and so I am proud to have them with me.”

As Anaheim’s Deputy Chief, Craig Hunter oversees all daily police operations of California’s

tenth largest city, including the department’s nearly 800 full-time and volunteer members, and a

$120 million budget.  During his tenure, Anaheim has earned national acclaim for homeland

security and community policing, and the city is recognized as the safest among California’s

ten largest cities.  Chief Hunter has also implemented numerous cost saving procedures that

have streamlined spending, eliminated waste, and created more efficient use of taxpayer

dollars.

Chief Hunter holds a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Chapman University.  He is

also a graduate of the FBI National Academy, Command College, POST Leadership Institute,

and the Delinquency Control Institute at USC. Craig and Lisa Hunter live in Yorba Linda and

are raising their four children.

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