Matthew C. Rodriguez on The James Breslo Show - 28 June 2022

GUEST OVERVIEW: Matt Rodriguez is a 32-year law enforcement veteran who has served in various capacities throughout Los Angeles County. Matt’s extensive career includes 25 years of service with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department where he retired at the rank of Captain. Matt recently served as the Interim Chief of Police in the City of Santa Paula and holds decades of public safety experience. Matt was the Deputy Director of Transit Security for the Metropolitan Transit System in San Diego and served as both the Interim City Administrator and Director of Public Safety in the City of Commerce. Additionally, he served as the Public Safety Manager for Metrolink. Matt was born and raised in Los Angeles County. The Son of a retired LA County Deputy, Matt was raised to appreciate the men and women of law enforcement and to defend our Constitutional Rights. A father, son, brother, Matt upholds and respects family values. Matt has outstanding interpersonal skills and is a proven transformational leader, and a respect-based manager. His appreciation of people from various cultures and backgrounds has contributed to his ability to forge effective partnerships. Matt believes education is the key to success and supports access to higher education. He possesses four academic degrees; A Master’s in Executive Leadership from USC’s School of Public Policy. A Master’s of Public Administration from CSU Long Beach. A Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, with an emphasis in Public Law from UCLA, and an Associate of Science degree in Administration of Justice from Citrus Community College. Matt’s platform is built on respect and integrity. Creating partnerships with stakeholders, elected officials, and community members is paramount to creating safer communities for everyone. Matt believes public safety is a shared responsibility that requires positive relationships built on trust, public consent, and positive interactions. The relationship between law enforcement and those they serve must be nurtured. As Sheriff, Matt will rally the community to join the Sheriff’s Department to solve problems and create a safer Los Angeles County for all.