Las Sukner, who was newly appointed by Maricopa County Sheriff, announced that he would run for the November election on Tuesday -he intends to do it as a Democratic Party. Despite being a Republican member for many years. Earlier this month, he changed his affiliation as a successor to the Democratic Paul Penzone former sheriff.
Mr. Skinner was not sure if he would run in the first place, but expressed his intention at the first press conference on Tuesday. He told the press that he was honored to be led by the ministry, and his political parties have nothing to do. He doesn’t believe that a sheriff should be a political job.
However, this office was a long -led office by Joe Alpiio, the so -called “the harshest sheriff in the United States,” and the office was still appointed as a result of the resignation of Alpiio. It is under the monitoring of the surveillance and some court instructions.
The program interviewed Mr. Skinner after the press conference and talked in detail about all of them. He is a veteran who has been working at a sheriff’s office for more than 30 years, and served as a Deputy Chief of the Penzone until the penzone resigned early because the retirement order from the court continued.
Skinner said he was a little shocked when he heard the news.
Full interview
Lath Skinner: I was in my career, when I could retire at that point. However, when I looked around, when he revealed this information, I saw some of the staff’s faces. I was just worried about what would happen in the future, despite being shocked. What does the future bring? I think the word uncertainty is perfect.
Not only in -house staff, but also from other law executives, colleagues, community members, and families, I received many thanks by text messages and telephones. And I immediately realized that it was right to step up and start moving forward.
Lauren Gilger: First of all, I would like to ask you what you learned from the Paul Penzone. Working directly under his, while he was there, you were under this court order … what did you learn?
Skinner: Yes, I obviously learned a lot. In other words, I had not been in the management leadership until then. I joined the company as a captain, but he immediately promoted me to the deputy director. So there was a learning curve. And I don’t intend to compete with previous leaders, current leaders, and future leaders. The style is different for each person.
But he provided me at least the opportunity to grow in those roles. And in fact, I was progressing at a fairly advanced and fast pace. In other words, you will tell you that he did not meet me. However, after all, he was a sheriff, and we confirmed that it was a message, but at the same time reducing the responsibility of the government agency, pursuing responsibility, and taking responsibility of the government agency. I confirmed that I was doing it for the legitimate reason to ensure. We are advanced in decision -making.
And things. I don’t know, but I think the community is probably decided and agency can be decided, but I think things are in the right direction. And now, someone inside the agency has undergone that role, but again, I have a different leadership style or maybe my way is different. But at least I believe I have the ability to move it forward.
Gilger: So what did you learn as a member of this category during the Joe Alpiio era? This was controversial. It attracted a lot of attention nationwide, attracted the media’s attention, and was active in court. How was it for you and from the perspective of that time?
Skinner: I think he had taken some advanced measures early. I don’t know that it began to penetrate until his latter half of his office. I was not directly affected or recognized by many problems, but I was really shocked when the Federal Court issued an order in October 2013. And I received a very strong knowledge about it.
As an employee, I had to do what I need to do as long as it was ethical and morally correct. And I continued to keep those measures. As you know, there are several court instructions that stipulate relief measures, requirements, and reforms. We have confirmed that they are running.
No one wants a federal court order to government agencies. In other words, you want to do yourself correctly so that you can do it based on the constitution. As you know, some of the things that are found to be illegal are still being revised. And make sure we are on the right way to move forward.
Gilger: I would like to ask about the court order in detail later, but let me ask another question about Alpio. What do you think is his achievements in this division? Do you feel that it still has some form?
Skinner: I don’t think so. In other words, I think everyone has achieved achievements in his government agency, especially as an official selected in the election. I think some people still find it good. They may be shouting his name, I don’t know. And some people know that the impact we are facing has changed our environment, especially some reforms.
Again, it was probably good for the authorities, as we have taken the lead in all the legal execution agencies that seem to need changes and reforms. And we witness it. But I think the impact of people looking back is that it is now under the supervision of the federal government. And no one wants it. That is not what you want. It is not a desire. But it was necessary, and we accept it and live. And we will continue to confirm that we are complying with the requirements.
Gilger: So, I ask about that, but the predecessor did not keep the reason for resignation, and part of the resignation that I couldn’t do at this office. What do you think about it? Do you see the end to solve this, schedule and method?
Skinner: Well, that’s my hope and desire. Obviously, he has been involved in court orders for 10 years. I didn’t think it would take that much time, but it’s a very complicated order. Obviously, there were other issues that additional court orders and corrections were issued in connection with some of the reforms examined by the judge during the lawsuit.
My goals and hope are, yes, at least, to continue to comply,, if possible, claim complete and effective compliance, so that we can concentrate on other areas that are still needed. You can get it at some point and make it independent. After all, we need to independently show that these things are happening, what has happened regularly for three years, and that it maintains that level of compliance. Because there is.
Therefore, it is a progressive work. Very complicated and many discussions. And we hope that we will bring the open communication that we are proceeding with the staff with the staff for this community, whether it is agreement or opposite.
Gilger: When talking about Joe Alpiio’s achievements, it is worth talking about his achievements in the Latin community here and how many efforts have been made to reconstruct the trust of the community since then. I think. How do you think the secretariat is in that position? Is there anything you would like to do in that you communicate with the community or reach out in some way?
Skinner: Yes, again, I have been the executive of this agency for the past seven years. Therefore, I can definitely say, but think about what this institution is right in contrast to the problem that may have occurred at the time.
I think you can show the way to move forward. I hope that if the Latin community is still affecting, the problem that is still affected, or even the awareness of government agencies, we can continue to talk.
I think many of what I think now is the two categories of recognition and trust. Naturally, we do not arrest or clean the immigrants. All of them were imposed. The institution is working to build a community relationship and bonds. However, if there is a field that can cooperate to move forward, I would definitely like to do so.
Gilger: At least in recent years, one of the concerns from the community is the 287G program that allows the immigration officer to enter prison. Will you continue that?
Skinner: Therefore, our prison facilities are multifunctional and are facilities that span multiple jurisdictions. We provide opportunities to use that function to more than 27 organizations. Just because it is written as MCSO does not mean that I can choose an agency and say, “Oh, you can’t enter our facilities.”
They are the federal government. We are the state. We do not execute federal law. Like the Phoenix PD, like other agencies, if you have a reservation wagon, we provide a space to provide an environment where you can work safely.
And what I want to say is that we are not doing immigration business. We are not interested in the enforcement of federal law. If that’s a problem, I would like to have the community contact the Judicial Ministry. If you find it strange that the Immigration Bureau, Border Security Corps, or ICE staff wants to respond at another level, or if you are concerned, consult with those institutions.
Again, we only provide facilities, and the counties provide facilities that people can do safely and reliable work. In other words, I have to be all these agencies and partners. And I don’t intend to exclude someone from that job. It is not us that forced to execute.
Gilger: The last question for you is a kind of positive question about the election you are trying to run here. To take over this position from the Paul Penzone, it was necessary to switch to the Democratic Party. You were previously registered as a Republican member. And you talked about the necessity of the office being a bipartisan. And I wanted to hear a little more about it. And if we are alive and in a political environment that is preparing for this year, we think it is possible.
Skinner: The political party does not change people. Look back on the last seven years. As you know, it is clear that the Paul Penzone was running an office, but I am also participating in the operation and certainly being accountable. And in the future, I will probably do things in a slightly different way.
But I would like to say that there is nothing politically or legally executed. The law enforcement agency must maintain a fair and equal attitude in providing services. Please continue to get it with me. I changed the party, but this was also because I needed to adjust it as needed at the time when Paul Penzone did not run.
Looking at other candidates, some candidates need to change political parties before running. This should indicate that politics should not move or move the institution. And, regardless of political affiliation, I strive to ensure ethical paths and provide the best leadership and services.
