ERIC IS RUNNING

TO TEAR DOWN THE GOOD OLD BOYS' CLUB AND BUILD A 

SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT WE CAN TRUST

“It’s time for the strongest candidate.  It’s time for real solutions, collaborations, and justice.

I am Eric Strong

and I am running for sheriff.”

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“As L.A. County Sheriff, my commitment will be to create a modern, professional and ethical Sheriff’s Department that reflects the values of ALL Angelenos.  Working collaboratively, we will overhaul outdated systems and cultures.  Transparency will be the expectation and not the exception. We will enhance safety across every neighborhood, protect victims of crime, and eliminate the culture of “us vs them,” which has allowed deputy gangs to fester and erode trust.  I will confront mental health crises and substance abuse both inside and outside the department and train our deputies to be both guardians and problem solvers in the communities they serve”

Eric’s Commitment

meet eric

Born and raised in L.A. County, Eric Strong is a father, husband, and former U.S. Marine with 32 years of experience across four agencies. Eric has led in every corner of law enforcement — from patrol and custody to Internal Affairs, SWAT, community engagement, and juvenile justice — while pushing reforms that put accountability and human life first.

Having lived through negative encounters with police and seen family struggle with addiction and mental health, Eric brings a perspective too often missing from law enforcement leadership. He has fought deputy gangs, revamped policies, trained officers in de-escalation, and worked to build trust between communities and those sworn to protect them.

The Sheriff’s Department has long been a source of fear and corruption — but Eric believes it can be transformed into an engine of safety and justice. As Sheriff, he will dismantle deputy gangs, root out misconduct, and build a new department where every Angeleno — no matter their zip code — can feel safe, respected, and protected.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

  • A Safer Community: Deputies will receive training to de-escalate conflicts, respond to mental health crises, and concentrate on violent crime, so your family feels secure where you live, work, and go to school.

  • Fair Treatment for All: No one will be targeted solely because of immigration status. The focus will be on criminals who threaten safety, not families or workers, so everyone can report crime without fear.

  • Trust in Law Enforcement: Corruption and deputy gangs have been investigated from the inside, and the same standards expected of residents will be enforced within the department, restoring confidence that law enforcement is working for you.

  • Accountability and Transparency: Policies and reporting will be made public, so you always know how the department is operating. No secrets, no cover-ups, only honest communication.