Riverside Sheriffs’ Association Puts its Money on Bianco for Governor

RIVERSIDE —The RSA, the powerful association that helped catapult Chad Bianco to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office today announced it has endorsed Bianco’s campaign for Governor.

“To put it simply: Sacramento doesn’t have the backs of the men and women who keep our communities safe,” Jose Santos, Vice President of the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, said in a statement. “Sheriff Bianco has always had the support of his deputies, and has done a fantastic job leading one of the largest law enforcement departments in the country. We know that he will continue to have our backs as Governor, and stand up to the extremists in the legislature who want to vilify law enforcement and continue on their pro-criminal crusade.”

“The hard working men and women of the Riverside Sheriff’s Department are the best of what law enforcement has to offer. I am honored to have their support in this campaign for Governor,” Bianco said in a statement.

Bianco was first elected Sheriff in 2018 and has been a law enforcement professional for more than 30 years. Upon his election, Sheriff Bianco worked to stabilize the department’s finances, increase staffing, and rebuild partnerships with other law enforcement agencies. Despite unprecedented challenges, including civil unrest and a global pandemic, Bianco led the department decisively and was re-elected in 2022.

Sheriff Bianco faces the reality of California’s failed public policies on a daily basis. He has been a strong voice for reforming state law to once again ensure public safety across California. Most recently, he was a leader and vocal advocate for Proposition 36, which overwhelmingly passed in November 2024 and has started to return commonsense to California’s criminal sentencing laws.

Beyond his role as Sheriff, Bianco is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He and his wife, Denise, live in the Woodcrest area of Riverside, where they are active members of Sandals Church. He believes in faith, family and service above self.

 

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