Episode 116: Santa Barbara County (CA) Sheriff Bill Brown,

Episode 116: Santa Barbara County (CA) Sheriff Bill Brown, President Major County Sheriffs of America

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In this episode, FSA speaks with Santa Barbara County (California) Sheriff Bill Brown, who is currently the president of the Major County Sheriffs of America. Sheriff Brown took time out during a busy Annual Conference in Palm Beach to cover all things Major County Sheriffs of America. With more than 2,700 square miles and a population of more than 450,000, being the sheriff of Santa Barbara County, is no easy task. Sheriff Brown is currently in his fifth term, and we discuss his role as president as well as unique ways he leads one of California’s largest sheriff’s offices.

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