Police Prefer Cuccinelli For Virginia's Next 'Top Cop'

SPRINGFIELD, Va., Oct. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA), the nation's largest coalition of law enforcement professionals, crime victims and concerned citizens, announces its strong endorsement of Ken Cuccinelli for Attorney General of Virginia. LEAA representatives will join with the campaign for the rally in Springfield, Virginia on Saturday, October 31st.

LEAA Executive Director and retired police officer Jim Fotis remarked, "I'm proud to endorse Ken because he will be a GREAT Attorney General. LEAA joins with other police groups including the Fraternal Order of Police, and distinguished police leaders like Sheriff Charles "Charlie" Jett and Sheriff Stephen Simpson and over eighty more law enforcement leaders to announce the police community's overwhelming endorsement of Cuccinelli."

Fotis noted, "Ken has earned almost four times as many endorsements from those who represent the brave men and women who police our streets than did his opponent; more than eighty different law enforcement leaders have publicly announced their support for Ken."

"Concern about violence and crime -- and protecting the innocent from crime -- is a top tier priority for most residents and voters in the Commonwealth and that is why the election for Virginia's next 'Top Cop' is so critically important. This year, crime fighting takes on added importance: the need to attract new businesses and people to move and invest in the Commonwealth of Virginia. To do this, we must be seen as a safe and stable state and Ken Cuccinelli is, hands down, the best candidate to get that job done," said LEAA's Chief Operating Officer, Ted Deeds.

"Ken Cuccinelli stands out in this race as the best candidate not only because of the overwhelming support from police but also because, unlike his opponent, he is a proven defender of honest Virginians' right to Self-Defense and the Second Amendment. Cuccinelli has the enthusiastic support and endorsement of every major Second Amendment group in Virginia; earning endorsements beyond LEAA's to include The National Rifle Association, Virginia Citizens' Defense League and the Virginia State Shooting Sports Association," Fotis observed.

Based in Virginia with over 65,000 members and supporters nationally, the Law Enforcement Alliance of America (LEAA) is the nation's largest coalition of law enforcement professionals, crime victims, and concerned citizens dedicated to making America safer. Visit our web site at www.LEAA.org