Building a Safer Future: DA Morgan Gire, Sheriff Wayne Woo, and Mayor Dave Bass on Public Trust

Building a Safer Future: DA Morgan Gire, Sheriff Wayne Woo, and Mayor Dave Bass on Public Trust

May 20, 2026 · 1h 4m

About this episode

A discussion on public safety and community trust featuring local leaders in law enforcement and government.

The District Attorney’s office, local security, police leadership, and the fight against crime all play a major role in whether a community feels safe enough for families, businesses, schools, and neighborhoods to thrive. In this episode, we sit down with Placer County District Attorney Morgan Gire, Placer County Sheriff Wayne Woo, and Rocklin Mayor Dave Bass for a conversation about public safety, accountability, law enforcement, and what it really takes to build a community where criminals think twice. They discuss why safe communities attract families, businesses, investment, and opportunity — and why consequences matter. The conversation covers retail theft, Prop 36, fentanyl, homelessness, public trust in law enforcement, school safety, AI, social media, and the role parents and citizens play in protecting the places they love. We also discuss the justice system and the importance of experienced, fair, and accountable judges. Dave Bass, currently Mayor of Rocklin and a Deputy District Attorney in Sacramento County, is running for Placer County Superior Court Judge, and the conversation touches on why judicial elections matter and how judges impact public safety, families…

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