As your Sheriff, I have… 

S - Secured grant funding that added employees, established a traffic unit, provided body cameras, bullet proof vests, etc., making our community safer for all.

H - Handled internal and external concerns personally; using an open door policy, to enhance community relations through effective two- way communication.

E - Enhanced community engagement by building partnerships with our school system and post-secondary institutions, businesses, and civic organizations, in our efforts to provide back to school and CHAMPS for students, safety awareness and preparation activities for citizens, and rehabilitation programs for inmates.

R - Revamped practices, policies and procedures to ensure that they are aligned with nationally accepted standards of operation.

I - Investigated crime scenes alongside front-line staff and assisted employees in gathering evidence required for solving cases.

F - Focused on issues relevant to our local community and beyond through interactions with other public servants, fellow law enforcement leaders, and a cross-section of residents.

F - Fulfilled requirements of three accrediting organizations, resulting in being named a “Triple Crown Agency."