Johnson County Sheriff
Over their four-year term, a county sheriff is responsible for:Serving as county tax collector in counties where a separate position doesn't exist.Executing court summons, enforcing judgments, orders, injunctions, garnishments, serving evictions, and making arrests on warrants issued by the courts.Preserving the peace, preventing/detecting/investigating criminal activity, control of crowds at public events, control of traffic at accidents, protecting property during emergencies. Custody of the county jail and the people incarcerated within it. This includes providing food and health care to people in jail as they wait for bond or the outcome of their court case. (Note: not every county has a jail, but the sheriff's department still would be responsible for transporting people to the jail they use and to/from court).Record keeping related to law enforcement and people in jail.https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/ced-blog/posts/2022/may/what-is-a-county-sheriff.aspx
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The sheriff is an elected official that must manage budgets, supervise deputies and staff, and make policy decisions about how law enforcement is managed within the county. The sheriff is also responsible for operating the local jail, handling court related services, and conducting emergency response services, including natural disasters. The sheriff is a community leader who must build and maintain trust with their community.
With nearly 18 years of service in law enforcement, I have the experience, dedication, and community ties to serve as the next Sheriff. In 2007, I worked for Johnson County Detention Center until being hired by Lamar Police Department as a School Resource Officer in 2009. I went on to work as a Lamar Patrol Officer until I was appointed Chief of Police in 2012—a position I still hold today. In all aspects of my career, it has been based on putting people first. I’ve spent my entire career in this community, and I understand the importance of being a trusted, consistent presence. As Sheriff, I will bring that same level of dedication and commitment to all of Johnson County.
*Build a stronger connection with our community by promoting community-based policing initiatives.
*Strengthen trust and communication with all deputies, ensuring they have the resources and support to succeed.
*Direct positive engagement with our youth and reduce future crime.
*Enhance transparency within the Sheriff’s Office to ensure accountability and professionalism in all areas.
*Promote consistency and stability by bringing proven leadership and long-term vision to the office.
*Focus on mental health support, both for the citizens of Johnson County and for law enforcement officers.
*Foster personal relationships between deputies and residents, making sure every deputy is known by name, and every citizen feels valued.
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