Goals

Listed below are several goals that I plan to implement if I am elected as your Sheriff. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding these goals or any other matter.

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Develop a more Proactive Sheriff's Office.

Better use of manpower to increase the number of Deputy Sheriffs on patrol.
Increased patrol efforts on holiday weekends.
Enforcement of Commercial Motor Vehicle Laws.
Community Outreach – Keeping citizens informed about the events around them is crucial. Ensuring transparency and providing accurate information can help build trust and promote a sense of security among the community.
As Sheriff, I will implement flexible office hours for myself to ensure accessibility for all citizens.
I will organize meetings with all local Chiefs of Police, Sheriff, and State Police Administrators regularly to share information and form tighter bonds among agencies.
I will update the Sheriff’s Office website with current and pertinent information and foster close working relationships with local media outlets.

Safety and Training

I will work with the Marshall County Commission to fund in-car cameras for the safety of deputies and citizens; the sheriff's office currently does not have any cruisers equipped with in-car cameras.
I will equip all sheriff’s office vehicles with Automatic External Defibrillators (AED); deputies will be trained yearly in basic first aid, CPR, and AED usage. These devices and training will undoubtedly save lives.
All deputies will be required to attend quarterly in-house training for firearms and defensive tactics in addition to the state-mandated training.

Re-implementation

Special Response Team - The SRT has been dormant since the COVID crisis hit.

The SRT is a group of highly trained and specially equipped deputies who respond to emergencies requiring advanced police tactics. The SRT is deployed in High-risk warrant executions. Forced building entries. Hostage situations. The SRT can also be used for search and rescue operations.

WV Governors Highway Safety Program - The sheriff's office has not participated in this lifesaving program for several years.

School Safety

I will collaborate closely with the Marshall County Board of Education to enhance the safety measures and security protocols of our schools. Furthermore, I will conduct regular meetings with all the School Resource Deputies to ensure that they are equipped with the latest training and tools required to safeguard our children.

Mental Health

I will provide Critical Incident Stress Debriefing for all first responders following traumatic incidents.

Morale

I will work diligently to increase and maintain morale within the sheriff's office.
Supervisors and I will practice positive reinforcement to show appreciation for sound decision-making, for initiative and for a job well done. Creating a culture of positive reinforcement in a law enforcement agency is one of the easiest ways to boost performance and morale instantly.
I will hold regular staff meetings that include all deputy sheriffs, not just sergeants, as they are currently held.