BREWTON, AL — Heath Jackson, Republican candidate for Sheriff of Escambia County, announced today that he has been endorsed by “America’s Toughest Sheriff,” Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio.
“I’m honored to have the endorsement from Sheriff Joe Arpaio,” Jackson said. “Sheriff Arpaio has a reputation throughout the country as one of toughest, hardest working members in law enforcement and I am proud to have his support.”
The Sheriff’s endorsement was as follows:
“I know the importance of conviction, dedication, professionalism, and the strength it takes to serve in law enforcement. That is why I am happy to endorse Heath Jackson in his run for Sheriff in Escambia County. Heath has worked tirelessly in Alabama and Florida to take drugs off the streets and put drug dealers behind bars. He has worked aggressively as a narcotics investigator and spearheaded countless high-profile investigations that resulted in the successful arrests and prosecutions of criminals involved in drug trafficking, organized crime, prostitution, and violation of gun and explosive laws. I hope the good people of Escambia County will join me in supporting Heath Jackson for Sheriff.”
Sheriff Joe Arpaio is the six-time elected sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona. Known throughout the country as one of America’s toughest sheriff’s, Arpaio has been featured and profiled thousands of times by worldwide news media. Arpaio is a leading voice in the debate against illegal immigration and is known for unapologetically punishing those who break the law in his county. He is famous for building “Tent City,” an extension of the Maricopa County jail that houses prisoners in un-air conditioned, outdoor military tents, despite Phoenix’s extreme heat and for requiring inmates to wear pink underwear and undershirts.
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