Sheriff Jeff Dirkse Announces Campaign for Re-Election

Sheriff Jeff Dirkse released the following statement announcing his campaign for re-election:   “Over three years ago I was honored with election to the office of Stanislaus County Sheriff. Today, after discussion with my colleagues, and most of all with my family, I am announcing that I will seek re-election to the position the voters […]

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Jeff Dirkse Crime Victims United Endorsement

Crime Victims United unanimously endorses Jeff Dirkse in Stanislaus County sheriff’s race Crime Victims United of California — one of the country’s most respected and effective community safety advocates – has endorsed Jeff Dirkse in his campaign to become Stanislaus County’s next sheriff.   Crime Victims United is a bipartisan group that includes victims of crime as well as law […]

Sheriffs Adam Christianson, Les Weidman endorse Jeff Dirkse

Adam Christianson and Les Weidman — Stanislaus County’s past two sheriffs — agree on who should be the next one. Jeff Dirkse.

Multiple law enforcement leaders, unions support Jeff Dirkse in his campaign for Stanislaus County sheriff

Seventeen California sheriffs and five local law enforcement organizations believe Jeff Dirkse is the right man to become Stanislaus County’s next sheriff.   Dirkse joined the Sheriff’s Department in 2007 as a patrol deputy, then was promoted to sergeant, detective and now lieutenant. He became Patterson’s chief in May 2015 as part of the county’s […]

Patterson Police Chief Jeff Dirkse Launches Campaign for Stanislaus County Sheriff

Jeff Dirkse, the chief of police in Patterson and a lieutenant in the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, is proud to announce his candidacy for sheriff in the June 2018 election. Dirkse is a West Point graduate, a former Army Ranger and National Guard commander who served for nearly a year in Operation Iraqi Freedom. He […]