DEVOTED to working with police and sheriff associations throughout California.

Over the past decade, Jim Freeman, founder of Freeman Public Affairs Inc., has devoted himself to working with police and sheriff associations throughout California and has represented more of these associations than any other agency in the state.  He has helped law enforcement organizations in their efforts to maintain staffing levels, keep benefits, strengthen PACs, improve message, manage crises and identify and elect supportive government officials. He has saved entire police departments and gotten ballot measures passed to secure needed public safety funding.

Your police association can count on Freeman to:

  • Position public safety as a top priority for voters in all elections.
  • Make your case for community policing when takeovers are threatened.
  • Identify and elect candidates receptive to your issues and aware of your contribution to community safety.
  • Formulate strategies with legal team and POA president to communicate a positive message to local voters and increase community support.
  • Meet with currently elected officials to create rapport and open lines of communication for ongoing support of policing issues.
  • Tell your side of the story of breaking news and help you promote positive community relations.
  • Build grassroots support for needed city public safety funding through such measures as Utility User Taxes (UUTs).
  • Coordinate with your association’s political treasurer to ensure timely reporting and avoid stiff FPPC penalties.
  • Develop POA questionnaires for candidates seeking your endorsement.
  • Provide background investigations and determine viability of potential candidates.
  • Work with your legal team and board members in negotiations for improved wage and compensation packages.
  • Manage political data and interpret demographics that affect your issues.
  • Provide scriptwriting for phone broadcasts and GOTV efforts.