Candidate Profile: Peter Schulte For Sheriff

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"Peter Schulte is running for Dallas County Sheriff and brings unmatched experience to this campaign. Pete has seen the legal system from all sides, as a police officer, prosecutor and defense attorney.

"Pete is the only Candidate that has developed and published a plan to fix the major problems the Sheriff's Department is continually facing. Utilizing Pete's vast experience in all aspects of the criminal justice system, his plan includes:

"1) Completing an Organizational Overhaul 2) Ending the Jail "Crisis" 3) Fighting Crime in our County 4) Saving Taxpayers' Money 5) Establishing Trust.

"Pete's law enforcement background began as a Texas Peace Officer while as a student at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. After graduation Pete was a beat officer, Computer Forensic Investigator and the Public Information Officer for the McKinney, Texas Police Department.

"Upon graduating from the SMU Dedman School of Law, Pete began his legal career as a criminal defense attorney. He then gained valuable experience as a Prosecutor for the Dallas District Attorney's Office under D.A. Craig Watkins.

"Pete will bring a fresh new perspective to the Sheriff's Department. More specific details of Pete's plan can be found at www.schulteforsheriff.com."