July 8, 2003
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California announced that Law Enforcement Coordinator Federico Rocha has been nominated by President Bush to be the next United States Marshal in San Francisco. The nomination is subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
Mr. Rocha has been Law Enforcement Coordinator for the U.S. Attorney's Office for approximately seven years. He has a long history of public service dating back to 1966. Mr. Rocha was one of the youngest officers in Vietnam where he served two tours of duty in the Army as an airborne ranger and received the Purple Heart. He was an Oakland Police officer for more than 11 years. While he began his police career as a patrol officer, Mr. Rocha became a well regarded OPD sergeant and helicopter pilot, and won a medal for valor. In addition, Mr. Rocha worked for the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and the U.S. Department of Energy. He has a doctorate in public administration from Golden Gate University, and a bachelor's degree from the University of San Francisco.
As Law Enforcement Coordinator, Mr. Rocha has been the primary liaison between the U.S. Attorney's Office, the federal agencies, and local law enforcement including police departments, sheriff's departments and district attorney's throughout the Bay Area. He also ran the U.S. Attorney's community outreach programs including the Weed and Seed program and the DEFY summer youth camps.
U.S. Attorney Kevin V. Ryan congratulated Mr. Rocha on his appointment. "I have known Fred for 18 years beginning when he was an Oakland police officer and I was an Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County. He is a person of impeccable integrity and a tireless worker who understands the needs of both law enforcement and the importance of strengthening the relationship between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. While we will miss him in the U.S. Attorney's Office, President Bush could not have made a better choice for the important position of United States Marshal."
A copy of this press release may be found on the U.S. Attorney's Office's website at www.usdoj.gov/usao/can.
All press inquiries to the U.S. Attorney's Office should be directed to Assistant U.S. Attorney Matthew J. Jacobs at (415)436-7181.
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