I have spent most of my life investigating human conduct.

Twelve years were working for the sheriff’s office – six of those years as a detective sergeant. The following 18 years were with the office of the district attorney as a criminal investigator, from which I retired as the chief investigator.

For the past 15 years I have owned and operated my own business as a private investigator. Most of that work has been in criminal defense – helping to make certain that defendants get a fair shake from the system. But my heart and respect have always been with law enforcement and truth and justice.

For 45 years it has been my honor and privilege to serve Lake County and its citizens. My regard and concern for them runs deep and true.

During those years in the District Attorney’s Office I helped investigate and prosecute several bad cops. We convicted some of crimes; some went to jail and some to prison.

I feel qualified in recognizing the good from the bad and I have a strong disregard for peace officers whose badge weighs too heavily.  

Please join us in recalling Frank Rivero, who has failed us all as our sheriff.

Gary Hill lives in Lakeport, Calif.