Deputy Kenneth Fredrick Perrigo

I came across the CA Supreme Court's opinion in the criminal case, by chance, during my legal research on other Pitchess motion matters. I was deeply moved by the loss of Dep. Perrigo, despite the somewhat antiseptic tone of the court's discussion, understandably focused as it was on legal issues. I couldn't help but think of my own experiences throughout my adult life as a deputy sheriff, first as a reserve deputy (volunteer) back in 1976, then later on as a regular deputy (1979-1983), and then much later still as a reserve deputy for another county (2003-2012) after becoming a lawyer. I, too, have worked remote county areas alone, back in the day, though not so remote as Shasta County. Everything described, but for the actual shootings, was so familiar. I remember always trying to be careful. I've no doubt Dep. Perrigo was also careful, and fully capable. I'm deeply humbled by how much is simply a matter of chance, of "luck". Probably the only reason I'm even here. God, bless Deputy Perrigo with eternal life. comfort and care for his loved ones. Inspire those who succeed him with ever greater vigilance, especially now in 2019.

S. Mark Strain Deputy County Counsel
Riverside County Sheriff (Res. Dep. II (Retired))

September 18, 2019