Being Sheriff is more than a title \u2014 it\u2019s a responsibility to lead by example and model the values you expect of your deputies in order to best serve the community. If elected, I will ensure that the Sheriff\u2019s Office reflects the values of the community while keeping public safety at the forefront of everything we do.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nAs Sheriff, I promise to uphold the following<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professionalism: <\/strong>Setting the standard for excellence in law enforcement through training, conduct, and service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Respect:<\/strong> Showing respect to citizens, staff, and other agencies fosters stronger relationships. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Courage:<\/strong> Standing up for what is right, making tough calls in dangerous or politically difficult situations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Excellence: <\/strong>Striving to improve every day, never settling for \u201cgood enough” when it comes to serving our county. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Integrity:<\/strong> Leading by example, making decisions guided by honesty and doing what\u2019s right, not what\u2019s easy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Accountability:<\/strong> The ability to admit when we are wrong and to swiftly address where we have failed in order to correct the issue at hand and be a better agency moving forward for our community. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Compassion: <\/strong>Recognizing the human side of law enforcement by treating all people with dignity, fairness, and respect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Problem-Solving:<\/strong> Tackling root causes of crime – like addiction or mental health issues – through partnerships, not just arrests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Adaptability:<\/strong> Embracing innovation, new technologies, and evolving community needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Accessibility: <\/strong>Being a sheriff who people can reach, not hidden away out of sight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Community Engagement: <\/strong>Being approachable, visible, and actively listening to citizens\u2019 concerns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Transparency: <\/strong>Open communication with the public about policies, budgets, and use of resources. Being Sheriff is more than a title \u2014 it\u2019s a responsibility to lead by example and model the values you expect of your deputies in order to best serve the community. If elected, I will ensure that the Sheriff\u2019s Office reflects the values of the community while keeping public safety at the forefront of everything […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":58,"parent":24,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-53","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=53"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":102,"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53\/revisions\/102"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/58"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dupuisforsheriff.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=53"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Leadership:<\/strong> Leading from the front, supporting deputies, and making decisions that reflect the best interests of the agency and community we serve.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"