Andre White Announces Candidacy for LA County Sheriff, Citing Need for Generational Shift

Campaign for LA County Sheriff

• 🎯 Andre White, a 34-year-old detective with 11 years in the LA County Sheriff's Department, is running to unseat his boss, Sheriff Robert Luna.
• 💡 White's primary motivation is a call for a generational shift in leadership, believing current leaders have lost touch with the community's reality.
• 🚀 He emphasizes the need for younger leadership to drive innovation and adapt to rapidly changing times.

White's Background and Experience

• 🩺 Before joining the Sheriff's Department, White served as an EMT for five years and worked in the ER at Torrance Memorial.
• 👨‍👩‍👧 He highlights his upbringing in Compton and his recent status as a new father.
• 🏆 White aims to become the first Black sheriff in the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's 175-year history.
• 🛠️ He points to his nearly 16 years of public service experience, including his first assignment at Twin Towers Correctional Facility, as preparation for the role.

Stance on ICE and Jail Policy

• 🚫 White believes ICE should not be part of the local jail system, stating that local departments should focus on local crimes.
• ⚖️ He asserts that deputies will enforce the law and ensure accountability for everyone, regardless of immigration status, but emphasizes that ICE is a separate entity.
• 🤝 His vision is for jails to only house individuals relevant to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's jurisdiction.

Vision for Day One as Sheriff

• 👥 On his first day, Sheriff White plans to convene with current sheriff's department leaders and staff to align on a shared vision for his administration.
• 📈 He pledges to hold all leadership positions, from captains to commanders, accountable, stating that accountability will no longer rest solely on deputies and lower-level personnel.