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Lincoln County - Sheriff - Unexpired

The Sheriff is the county's chief law-enforcement officer and oversees the Sheriff's Office and its deputies. Duties include law enforcement, criminal investigations, operating or overseeing the county jail, serving civil and criminal process, transporting prisoners, and providing security for courts and other functions required by law. Sheriffs serve four-year terms. Candidates must meet the qualifications for county office and reside in the county. A person who has served all or part of two consecutive terms is ineligible to serve the immediately following term.

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    JAMES HARVEY SCITES
    (REP)

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What will you do to improve transparency & communications from the sheriff’s department?

What initiatives do you have in mind for youth engagement & crime prevention?

What guidelines would you follow in the hiring of a deputy who had been dismissed or resigned from another law enforcement jurisdiction?

What measures will you take to ensure officer accountability & conduct?

How do you plan to foster a culture of continuous learning & professional development in the department?

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