Arizona Sheriffs Raise “Serious Concerns” About Mayes’ Supporter Santa Cruz County Sheriff
PHOENIX – A controversial sheriff who has officially endorsed Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes in her re-election campaign is being called out by his fellow sheriffs for his failure to preserve public safety.
Arizona sheriffs are raising serious concerns about Santa Cruz County Sheriff David Hathaway following reports that his office failed to respond to repeated requests for assistance involving alleged violence, threats, and property damage during protests against border-wall construction.
The ASA has issued an open letter addressing reported violence and unanswered calls for law enforcement assistance in Santa Cruz County.
Read our statement: https://t.co/7JX3nO44QE
— Arizona Sheriffs (@AZSheriffs) October 9, 2026
Az needs to establish a policy like he military has. No display of uniforms in public political activities. 1st they are PUBLIC employees and not political pawns to be put on a show to try and get support thru use of the uniform. Want to support someone, fine do it in CIVILIAN CLOTHES! Also they must disclose any political ‘donations’ from the individual they are ‘supporting’. The professional ‘Leo’s’ in pima and santa cruz counties are just that political hacks and need to be careful in who they support vs who is a politically ‘correct’ individual