Rob Sand Will Keep Iowa Communities Safe

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA – Tonight on the debate stage, Rob Sand is making the case for why he’s the only candidate in this race who will keep Iowa communities safe. 

Rob Sand started his career as an Assistant Iowa Attorney General and Iowa’s chief public corruption prosecutor, working with law enforcement to lock up scammers, taxpayer abusers, and thieves, as well as violent criminals and well over a dozen sexually violent predators – putting away some of the worst of Iowa’s sexual offenders. He prosecuted all criminal cases related to the Iowa Film Office tax credit scandal and crooked politicians from both parties. Rob also uncovered and prosecuted the largest lottery rigging scheme in American history. 

“Rob Sand is the only candidate in this race with the experience of working with law enforcement, locking up violent predators, and holding corrupt officials from both parties accountable,” said Deputy Campaign Manager Emma O’Brien. “As governor, Rob will build on his strong public safety record by working with law enforcement to keep Iowa communities safe. It’s why he has the support from over 60 public safety officials from across the state and across the aisle – because they know Rob Sand is the guy for the job.” 

Throughout this campaign, Rob has released several policy proposals aimed at keeping communities safe and locking up corrupt public officials. In his “Accountability for All” plan, Rob proposed mandatory jail time for tax thieves who steal public money. This is an idea that Rob Sand has proposed every year as State Auditor, but state government insiders have refused to work with him on it. In his plan on kid tech safety, Rob also proposed harsher penalties for online predators who target children. 

Rob was recently endorsed by over 60 public safety officials from across the state and across the political spectrum including sheriffs, law enforcement officials, corrections officers, firefighters, and other public safety leaders because they know Rob is the only candidate in this race who can be trusted to keep Iowa communities safe.