All Alameda County police unions announce support of Pamela Price recall

( KRON ) – The police officer unions of Alameda County unanimously announced their support of the recall of Alameda County District Attorney Pamela Price on Saturday, claiming the DA isn't doing enough to deter crime around the county.

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"As the chief law enforcement officer in the county, it is D.A. Price's obligation and sworn oath to defend victims of crime, to seek justice on their behalf, and to make it clear to those who continue to victimize our citizens that they will be held accountable for their actions," said Iain Fry, San Leandro Police Officers Association president.

Alameda County has a total of 14 police unions. Union members were joined by families of crime victims in Alameda County and recall campaign principals from Save Alameda for Everyone (SAFE), which is heading the recall.

Police union members said Price and her office are making it hard to preserve the promise of keeping their community safe due to the leniency around repeat offenders, saying in part:

"Unfortunately as peace officers who work in Alameda County, we have seen the revolving door of our justice system – justified in the name of 'reform.' We see the same people, committing the same crimes getting arrested repeatedly only to be released back into our communities to victimize more of our citizens. We cannot use reform rhetoric to allow criminals to continue victimizing our citizens with little to no consequences. We as Law Enforcement Professionals have not only taken an oath, but we have a fundamental duty to protect our communities."

Earlier this week, Congressman Eric Swalwell also showed support for the recall. "The cops catch (criminals), and Prices releases them," he said .

Price was elected with 53% of the vote in 2022. In November 2023, she launched "Protect the Win ," a campaign dedicated to the recall. Price's faith as the Alameda County DA will be determined upon the recall vote's decision in the upcoming Nov. 5th ballot.

KRON4 has reached out to the DA's office for comment and has yet to hear back as of the publishing of this report.