King County Police Officers Guild and the Seattle Police Officers Guild Announce Jim Ferrell
March 4th, 2020
SEATTLE, WA – I am pleased to be able to announce two monumental endorsements. I have just received the endorsement of the King County Police Officers Guild and the Seattle Police Officers Guild! This is a massive boost of momentum and game changer for our campaign!
These men and women understand that their mission as Police Officers is to not only protect, but to serve. I think we often lose sight of that. I thank them for their service and am honored to have their support and endorsement.
When we talk about justice, it’s not just about the accused, but the victims as well. These officers are the men and women who are on the front lines with the victims of crime.
Justice isn’t only about locking people up. It is about how we change lives. The front line law enforcement professionals in Seattle and King County know this and work to better our communities each and every day.
A well-functioning criminal justice system is about working with people to course correct. By the time an offender reaches my desk, they have already spent too much time in the system. By using innovative reforms, like diversion courts and the LEED program, it’s my goal to change lives without resorting to locking them up as the first option. At the heart of this is accountability. We must have accountability, voters demand it, they deserve it!
About Jim Ferrell:
- Jim wins elections– he won three elections to the Federal Way City Council and three elections for Mayor of Federal Way. He’s the only candidate in the race to actually have ran – and won before. He also led the charge to reform Federal Way’s system of government, passing a ballot initiative to let the people directly elect a strong mayor.
- As a King County Deputy Prosecutor, Jim saved an opposing defense attorney’s life by performing CPR and, later the same year, chased down and apprehended a defendant who fled the courtroom. Jim Ferrellwas the first leader of the Domestic Violence Unit of the King County Prosecutor’s Office and served as a Senior Deputy.
- Jim is the only candidate from outside of Seattle and the only candidate with support from Mayor’s across King County. He has a unique perspective on suburban problems because he’s lived them.
To learn more about Jim Ferrell, visit: JimFerrell.org or email infor@jimferrell.org.