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California’s Attorney General Likely Headed to Washington ... Again

California’s Attorney General Likely Headed to Washington ... Again
California Attorney General Rob Bonta speaks during a press conference in Sacramento on Feb. 1, 2023. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Douglas Eckenrod
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One of the most important public safety positions in California is the state’s attorney general. Codified by article 5, section 13 of the California constitution, the position centers around ensuring “that the laws of the State are uniformly and adequately enforced.”

Douglas Eckenrod
Douglas Eckenrod
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Douglas Eckenrod is the retired deputy director for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Division of Adult Parole Operations. He has dedicated his career to improving the effectiveness of California’s criminal justice system and the safety of those who work in it. In retirement, Eckenrod shares his expertise and experience with policy and lawmakers in efforts support improvements to public safety. Over his 21-year law-enforcement career, he has worked in, supervised, and managed California State Parole’s Sex Offender, Gang, and Fugitive operations. He was also chair of the State’s Weapons and Safety Committee, managed Peace Officer Academy Operations, and oversaw Parole operations for the entire State of California. Eckenrod is a graduate of the Los Angeles Police Departments Leadership Academy.
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