| Steve O. Simpson (R) | |  | | Age: 49
Residence: Airmont.
Education: Northern Virginia Community College, police science, two years; Northern Virginia Criminal Justice Academy, Virginia state law enforcement certification, community-oriented policing and managing police operations; Virginia Sheriffs' Institute, counterterrorism and chief executive training; FBI National Academy, law enforcement executive development; Southern Police Institute, advanced homicide investigation.
Occupation: Sheriff. |
"Having served as sheriff for eight years, faced with terrorism threats, snipers, gang activity, unprecedented growth, I believe this illustrates my leadership ability and commitment."
"The most urgent issue facing Loudoun County is the increasing gang activity that threatens the safety and sanctity of our neighborhoods. Gangs solicit or force membership of children, involve them in illegal acts and threaten to harm or kill those that choose not to participate or wish to leave the gang. Successfully combating this problem will require a combination of enforcement, intervention, education and community involvement. Without this type of comprehensive effort, the future of our children and our quality of life is in jeopardy."
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