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Mike is from New Mexico but currently resides in Glendale, Arizona his wife Jamie, and together they have 3 children and 6 grandchildren. 

Mike is a retired police officer who served with the Glendale Police Department and is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Crew Chief on KC-135s and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He also served as a Sheriff's Deputy in San Juan County, New Mexico, after graduating from the New Mexico State Police Academy. He has also served as a firefighter.

Frank "Mike Crawford previously ran for Maricopa County Sheriff in 2020 but did not win.

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Believes in increasing the presence of Sheriff Deputies on the streets and reducing the number of bureaucrats in buildings.

Supports recruiting "20% more Sheriff Deputies" to enhance public safety. Believes in strengthening law enforcement to address crime and drugs.

Believes in enhancing public safety by reinstating the MCSO Volunteer Posse. Supports community involvement in law enforcement efforts.

Believes in enhancing public safety by reinstating the Sheriff's Office Volunteer Posse. Supports community involvement in law enforcement efforts.

Believes taxpayers are unfairly burdened by legal costs, citing the Melendres case as an example of $300 million spent, with $26 million to $42 million annually going to the ACLU.

Believes taxpayers are unfairly burdened by legal costs, citing the Melendres case as an example of $300 million spent, with $26 million to $42 million annually going to the American Civil Liberties Union.

Supports restoring the Officer's Bill of Rights and complying with court orders.

Believes in enhancing community engagement to build trust and facilitate constructive feedback between law enforcement and the community.

- Believes in increasing the presence of Sheriff Deputies on the streets and reducing the number of bureaucrats in buildings.
- Supports recruiting "20% more Sheriff Deputies" to enhance public safety. Believes in strengthening law enforcement to address crime and drugs.
- Believes in enhancing public safety by reinstating the Sheriff's Office Volunteer Posse. Supports community involvement in law enforcement efforts.
- Believes taxpayers are unfairly burdened by legal costs, citing the Melendres case as an example of $300 million spent, with $26 million to $42 million annually going to the American Civil Liberties Union.

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Plans to restore the Officer's Bill of Rights by reducing the backlog of investigations against Deputies and Detention Officers.

Opposes funding the ACLU and the independent monitor as Sheriff.

Opposes funding the American Civil Liberties Union and the independent monitor as Sheriff.

Believes jail management should be cost-effective and transparent. Criticizes the $210,000 billed to Maricopa County taxpayers for 700 hours of work in August 2023 and the annual $2.7 million expense for the monitor and related costs.

Believes in maintaining transparency and accountability in jail management. Supports improving jail conditions and oversight.

Supports hiring additional investigators, deputies, and detention officers to enhance public safety.

Believes MCSO should effectively use funds for retaining and hiring Deputies, Detention Officers, Dispatchers, and other employees to ensure Maricopa County's safety.

Said, "On Day-1 as your Sheriff, we’re going to audit that $750 million budget and put every expenditure online for you and the world to see."

Believes in providing law enforcement employees with mental health resources.

- Plans to restore the Officer's Bill of Rights by reducing the backlog of investigations against Deputies and Detention Officers.
- Opposes funding the American Civil Liberties Union and the independent monitor as Sheriff.
- Believes jail management should be cost-effective and transparent. Criticizes the $210,000 billed to Maricopa County taxpayers for 700 hours of work in August 2023 and the annual $2.7 million expense for the monitor and related costs.
- Believes in maintaining transparency and accountability in jail management. Supports improving jail conditions and oversight.
- Supports hiring additional investigators, deputies, and detention officers to enhance public safety.
- Said, "On Day-1 as your Sheriff, we’re going to audit that $750 million budget and put every expenditure online for you and the world to see."
- Believes in providing law enforcement employees with mental health resources.

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Believes in being "tougher than lightning" to ensure public safety. Supports dedicated service to protect families from crime and drugs.

Believes in being "tougher than lightning" to ensure public safety. 

- Believes in being "tougher than lightning" to ensure public safety. 

Criminal Justice

As of June 20, 2024, Frank "Mike" Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Frank "Mike" Crawford

Frank 'Mike' Crawford is married to his wife Jamie, and together they have three children, six grandchildren, and two puppies. They reside in Glendale, Arizona. Details about where he attended school or what church he attends are not provided in the information given.

Frank 'Mike' Crawford is a retired police officer who served with the Glendale Police Department and a veteran of the United States Air Force, where he was a Crew Chief on KC-135s and achieved the rank of Sergeant. He also served as a Sheriff's Deputy in San Juan County, New Mexico, after graduating from the New Mexico State Police Academy. His career spans over 37 years of service in law enforcement and the military.

As of July 1, 2024, Frank "Mike" Crawford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

The candidate's website says, "In 2007, a class action lawsuit was filed by Manuel de Jesus Ortega Melendres v. Arpaio. It was determined in a court of law that the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office was found to utilize racial profiling and unlawful traffic stops of Latinos which was a violation of their constitutional rights. The lawsuit alleged that individuals were being stopped and detained based solely on their race, leading to widespread fear and mistrust within the community."

The candidate's website says, "Did you know that Maricopa County Taxpayers spent over $97,000 in 2022 for a lease on office space for the independent monitor who had not been in Maricopa County since 2019? That was for one year and the cost keep increasing."

The candidate's website says, "Since the judgment, the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office has been under oversight by the Federal Court and the Department of Justice with an appointed Monitor."

- The county sheriff is the primary law enforcement officer in the county and has the power to enforce the law in all unincorporated areas of the county. 
- The sheriff's duties include overseeing the county jail and the care of prisoners, serving warrants and court orders, collecting delinquent taxes, and conducting search and rescue operations.
- The sheriff is elected in a countywide partisan election for a four-year term.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county.