FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Law enforcement group cites rising crime, decreased funding, switches backing from Davis to former prosecutor Simon. SACRAMENTO - Gubernatorial candidate Bill Simon today won a major endorsement from the California Organization of Police and Sheriffs [COPS], an organization which had previously endorsed Gray Davis in his 1998 campaign. The endorsement letter COPS sent to its membership reads in part: "Four years ago we supported Gray Davis, but upon careful review of his record, we have become totally disenchanted with him and his policies. We feel Gray Davis has shown a lack of leadership." The following are Bill...