I think there's a tendency for people to hire people who are like themselves.

When you have the critical mass, you don't have as many problems. It's like women. I think the same applies for visible minorities. The more you have, the easier it is to find them.

If I have stepped on some people at times because I am at the top, it couldn't be helped. What should I do if someone gets hurt ... retire?

We wanted a variety. We have people from other states.

We realized that although there are a lot of resources in South County, people in the indigenous communities don't have any idea what's out there.

It was just a touching thing to see. To see all those people putting up flags and then to see the officers up in front, it was just so reaffirming of what's good in life and that there are so many good people.