Giuliani Campaign Press Release - Sheriffs Michael Scott and Ben Johnson Endorse Mayor Giuliani

The Rudy Giuliani Presidential Committee today announced Lee County Sheriff Michael Scott and Volusia County Sheriff Ben Johnson have endorsed Mayor Giuliani for President.

"When it comes to fighting crime and working for public safety, no candidate, Republican or Democrat, has a record that matches Rudy Giuliani. The nation knows how Rudy cleaned up New York City as a crime-fighting Mayor and that's exactly what we need in our next President. We're happy to have Michael and Ben join the team," said Seminole County Sheriff Don Eslinger, National Co-Chair of Law Enforcement for Rudy and Co-Chair of Florida Law Enforcement for Rudy.

When Mayor Giuliani took office there were almost 2,000 murders in New York City a year and more than 11,000 major crimes every week. The actions of the Mayor and his administration resulted in a 66 percent reduction in murders and an overall 56 percent drop in New York's FBI crime index between 1993 and 2001. New York's reduction far outpaced the 16 percent decline in the national crime index.

About Sheriff Michael Scott:

Sheriff Scott was elected in 2004 following 18 years in local law enforcement. A third generation native of Lee County, Scott is married with two children. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from IMPAC University in Punta Gorda, Florida.

About Sheriff Ben Johnson:

Sheriff Johnson is a lifelong resident of Volusia County and was elected Sheriff in 2000. Johnson is involved with several law enforcement and civic organizations including the Emergency Medical Foundation, the Florida Coalition for Safe Highways, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Volusia County Board of Directors, the FBI National Academy Associates and the American Heart Association. In 2001, Johnson received the Law Enforcement Commendation medal from the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution.