- Party: Democrat
- Occupation: Assistant Sheriff
- American Legion, Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer, Northern California
- For six years, Diaz managed the Sheriff's Dept. during the Sheriff's absence as second in command.
- For the last 30 years, Diaz has volunteered as a mentor and role model for young kids.
- Managed '94 Bay Area World Cup security, incident free, under budget.
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Top Priorities if Elected |
- As Sheriff, Ruben Diaz will fight crime before it happens, keeping young kids in school, off the streets and out of gangs.
- As Assistant Sheriff for eight years, Diaz created one of the nation's most innovative domestic violence programs, protecting women and children.
- As Sheriff, Diaz will put more deputies on the street fighting crime by cutting wasteful spending.
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- San Jose Mayor Susan Hammer
- Former SJ Police Chief Lou Cobarruviaz
- Senators Vasconcellos, Sher and Lockyer
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- Community Approach to Gang Violence
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"Keeping Kids in School, out of gangs and off the streets"
- Preventing Domestic Violence Through Community Policing
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"Keeping families Safe"
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