Shelby County Sheriff To Serve On Presidential Commission

SHELBY COUNTY, AL — Shelby County Sheriff John Samaniego has been appointed to serve as a commissioner on the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. U.S. Attorney Jay E. Town announced that Attorney General William P. Barr established the commission Wednesday.

Pres. Donald Trump in October signed Executive Order No. 13896, authorizing and designating the Attorney General to create the commission, which would explore modern issues affecting law enforcement that most impact the ability of American policing to reduce crime.

“This Commission is critical, not only because it is timely, but because law enforcement faces more and greater challenges than ever before,” Town said. “Sheriff John Samaniego is a dedicated public servant with the experience and capacity which will serve the Commission’s purpose well. Not only will the fruits of this effort reduce crime in America, it will reduce the respect deficit towards law enforcement that so deservedly need our support.”

“I am grateful and humbled by the opportunity to serve the interests of our country and our nation’s law enforcement officers,” Samaniego said. “I will work tirelessly to represent Shelby County and the State of Alabama. Most importantly, I will strive to deliver to President Trump, along with my fellow Commissioners, recommendations that will better serve our citizens, safeguard liberties, and encourage and support our nation’s law enforcement and their families.”

The Commissioners include urban police chiefs, state prosecutors, county sheriffs, members of rural law enforcement, federal agents, U.S. Attorneys and a state attorney general.