Scott Swope Democratic Candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff P.O.

Box 1021 Palm Harbor, FL 34682-1021

Contact: Scott Swope 727-743-0800 SwopeforSheriff@gmail.com

Fraternal Order of Police endorses Swope

PALM HARBOR, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2012) Scott Swope, the Democratic candidate for Pinellas County Sheriff, announced today he has received the endorsement of the Fraternal Order of Police Pinellas Lodge 43. The union represents nearly 1,000 police officers from a number of different police agencies in Pinellas County, including deputies from the Pinellas County Sheriffs Office. Im delighted to receive this endorsement from an organization that represents the police officers who actually work the streets of our communities, Swope said. It means a great deal to me to earn their trust and respect. News of the endorsement, which resulted from a vote of the membership, came in a letter to Swope after he spoke to members of Lodge 43 on Sept. 18. A careful review of your qualification leaves us with the good feeling that you will represent the citizens of Pinellas County with distinction and honor, the letter said. Pinellas Lodge 43 was formed more than 45 years ago. Its offices and meeting hall are located in Largo. Scott Swope is the Democratic candidate for Pinellas County sheriff, running against Gov. Rick Scotts interim sheriff appointee, Bob Gualtieri. The former traffic homicide investigator and magistrate is running on a platform focused on violent crimes, traffic safety, crimes against seniors and children, human trafficking, and responsible gun ownership. He has broad support across party lines includes numerous current and former elected officials, the AFL-CIO, and the Libertarian Party of Pinellas County.

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