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Portland attorney and former corrections officer, Bruce McCain, filed Thursday, to run for the position of Multnomah County sheriff. Kristian Foden-Vencil reports.

McCain filed two days after sheriff, Bob Skipper, announced he’s giving up his fight to keep the job.

Skipper had problems passing the re-certification test after coming out of retirement.  

McCain retired earlier this year and also hasn’t been re-certified. He says passing the test won’t be a problem.

He praised Lieutenant Dan Staton, whom Skipper endorsed for the job.

Bruce McCain: “Dan Staton is a very nice fellow. He worked for me when I was the captain in internal affairs. He was a sergeant at the time. I frankly agree with what he said yesterday at the press conference, that this is coming too early for him.”

McCain is best known for using his vacation time to represent former sheriff, Bernie Giusto, in his fight to stay in office last year.

Corrections Sgt. Muhammad Ra’oof, is also believed to be considering a run.