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Van Hollen Campaign: 61 sheriffs and 50 DAs endorse AG

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AG Announces Bid for Re-election with Overwhelming Bi-partisan Law Enforcement Support

Milwaukee — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen today officially announced his campaign for reelection. Kicking off his state-wide tour at the Milwaukee Police Association headquarters and joined by law enforcement officials and community members, Van Hollen highlighted his bi-partisan support from by 61 sheriffs and 50 district attorneys from all parts of Wisconsin .

In addition, Van Hollen unveiled endorsements by the Milwaukee Police Association, Wisconsin Professional Police Association and the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs’ Association. Van Hollen thanked these groups and indicated that their support stemmed from the extensive accomplishments of the Department of Justice during his first term in office.

“We are proud to endorse J.B. Van Hollen to continue as Wisconsin ’s Attorney General because he understands the challenges that police officers face every day and he has been a leader in promoting law enforcement and public safety,” said Milwaukee Police Association President Mike Crivello.

Since taking office in 2007, Attorney General Van Hollen has championed the rule of law and has tirelessly worked to take criminals off of the streets. Determined to increase the productively and improve the image of the Department of Justice, Van Hollen ran on a platform to fight crime and restore integrity.

Attorney General Van Hollen has kept his campaign pledges by eliminating the backlog of DNA evidence in the Wisconsin Crime Laboratories, fighting online sex predators, cracking down on voter fraud, taking criminal illegal aliens out of our communities, and protecting Wisconsinites’ Second Amendment rights.

“J.B. Van Hollen has been dedicated partner of law enforcement and Wisconsin is safer under his leadership,” said Ozaukee County Sheriff and President of the Wisconsin Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs Association, Maury Straub.

In running for reelection, Van Hollen said, “I am pleased by our successes over the past four years, and I remain committed to preserving the rule of law and protecting the people of our great state during my second term.”