Rocklin, Calif. — Today Joe Patterson announced a strong coalition of law enforcement supporters in his campaign for the newly drawn 5th Assembly District. The Coalition includes: Placer County Sheriff Devon Bell Placer County Deputy Sheriffs’ Association California Association of Highway Patrolmen Peace Officers Research Association of California Rocklin Police Officers’ Association The list represents an impressive coalition of local and statewide law enforcement organizations along with Placer County Sheriff Devon Bell. With the newly announced endorsement of the Peace Officers Research Association of California (PORAC), Joe Patterson has the support of an organization representing 75,000 public safety members locally and from around the state. “I’m honored to be the choice of law enforcement in this election,” said Joe Patterson. “In recent years, law enforcement has come under constant attack at the hands of lawmakers in Sacramento. While I am representing this community, law enforcement will have a voice for them at the State Capitol and I will stand up to the defund the police crowd.” The 5th Assembly District is split between Placer and El Dorado Counties.