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U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli, DA Dan Dow discuss combating crime

July 16, 2026

By KAREN VELIE

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayl discussed ongoing federal and local efforts to combat crime with San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow and other law enforcement officials in Los Angeles late last month.

“We had an excellent meeting in Los Angeles with … Essayli where the elected district attorneys met with federal prosecutors and federal law enforcement agency chiefs in an effort to improve our cooperation on matters of public safety,” Dow said. “As a result, we believe that more local criminal cases will be pursued for prosecution in federal court and this will lead to stronger sentences and a safer SLO County.

On June 29, senior California law enforcement officials met in Los Angeles to discuss law enforcement efforts. FBI agents, Secret Service agents, district attorneys and IRS agents attended the meeting.

“We discussed areas of concern like human trafficking, drug trafficking, fraud, gangs, and unlawful weapons cases,” Dow said. “In any community, a small group of violent criminals can continue to commit a large percentage of the crimes.

“Therefore, if we focus on tougher sentences, longer terms in custody through federal prosecution, our community will see a reduction in crime and be safer for a longer period of time,” Dow added.

 


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Go after both Hispanic street gangs, if you look closely enough, you can see them everywhere. They are literally the equivalent, if not worse, of the mafia.


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Mr Dow needs to seriously investigate his office. Too many times he, as the boss where the buck stops, allows violent criminals to skate on comfy deals. His prosecutors must be held to account for some of the most egregious plea deals handed out recently. Do they fight for no or high bail? Do they consult victims beyond the mandatory hand wave before offering criminals sweetheart pleas? Look inward at your office to protect the people of this county.


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Nice work Essayli and Dow.


The hammer starts dropping on the criminal elements amongst us.


Meaning more Libocrats are soon to be, rightfully incarcerated.


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cough COPAGANDA cough


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Ohh! I LOVED that Barry Manilow song! Always jumped up to dance, with it’s Latin beat and big band sound, it is just a fun son…..


….waaaaaaiiit a second. You mashed up words to make an ignorant comment about law enforcement officials! I’ll bet you would rather have murderers, rapists, child molesters, thieves, and Adam Hill’s drug suppliers running about, making everyone wonder where sanity went.


Thank GOD there are people like Dan Dow, who would rather they don’t.


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You must have lost some of your “marbles”…


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In what way?


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