SACRAMENTO – North Coast Senator Patricia Wiggins (D-Santa Rosa) is pleased to be one of nine state Senators named by the California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA) as “Outstanding Senators for 2007.”

Along with Wiggins, CSSA recognized Senate Republican Leader Dick Ackerman (T-Tustin), Sen. Ellen Corbett (D-San Leandro), Sen. Dave Cogdill (R-Fresno), Sen. Dave Cox (R-Fair Oaks), Sen. Jeff Denham (R-Merced), Sen. Bob Dutton (R-Rancho Cucamonga), Sen. George Runner (R-Antelope Valley) and Darrell Steinberg (D-Sacramento).

Wiggins said she and the others were honored for their strong advocacy of law enforcement and support for public safety.

“This elite group of lawmakers worked tirelessly to ensure we are able to continue to serve and protect our communities,” said CSSA President Laurie Smith, sheriff of Santa Clara County. “We are proud to recognize their work in support of public safety.”

“California Sheriffs are very appreciative of these strong advocates of law enforcement,” stated CSSA Legislative Committee Chair, Marin County Sheriff Bob Doyle. “They work to ensure the public safety of all Californians and to ensure we have the resources we need to keep our communities safe.”

In 2007, Wiggins authored Senate Bill 568, to allow county jails to provide medically approved treatment to defendants found to be mentally incompetent to stand trial. The bill, which was backed by CSSA, was signed into law by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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