Prosecutors Alliance Action Executive Director Cristine Soto DeBerry issued the following statement on today’s selection of Judge Ursula Jones Dickson as the new District Attorney of Alameda County:

“We congratulate new Alameda County District Attorney Usula Jones Dickson and look forward to working together to increase community safety and secure justice for crime survivors.

DA Dickson has an opportunity to build on the positive progress made to promote public safety in Alameda County. The significant drop in violent crime in Oakland last year shows that we can make smart investments to prevent crime and hold individuals accountable while also addressing root causes, promoting rehabilitation, and holding police and exploitative companies responsible when they break the law.

We commend the Board of Supervisors for overseeing an open, transparent appointment process, and we stand ready to collaborate with DA Dickson as she works to promote safety and justice for the people of Alameda County.”

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