County Sheriffs provide civil, corrections, and law enforcement services to the county. They are also required to provide and run a county jail. To qualify for the office of Sheriff, a candidate must be a U.S. citizen, a registered voter, resident in the county for one year prior to election, and at least 21 years of age. Proof of certification or eligibility by the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training must be provided to the County Clerk no later than 61 days prior to the election; exceptions may apply.Term: 4 years. The position is nonpartisan.The League of Women Voters held a candidate forum for this race in which 2 candidates participated. The video may be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/936269896.
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Contact Phone
503-881-2244
Campaign Phone (public)
503-765-9238
Town Where You Live
Wilsonville
Your Experience/Qualifications
United States Marine: special foreign duty as a Diplomat with The US Department of State. Deputy Sheriff (Lane County). Oregon State Trooper. Executive Brinks. Personal Security Expert.
County
Clackamas
Term
4 Years
Term Expires
2029
The greatest threat to public safety in Clackamas County is inadequate law and order. This threat can be sufficiently addressed by promoting public safety through encouraging accountability with compassion and creating a culture of service oriented law enforcement.
As sheriff I will utilize my experience and take a pro-active approach to addressing every threat. Actual and potential threats will be addressed on a priority basis with due consideration for public safety impact.
Citizens concerns and input will be utilized as a key component of threat planning. As part of this critical component to planning, lines of communication will be established with the community and community based organizations tasked with the health and safety.
Oregon sheriff's are required to swear an oath to support and defend the Constitution. The Constitution is the "supreme law of the land." Laws or "government orders" that violate the constitution are not valid. The enforcement of invalid laws or orders would directly violate a sheriff's oath of office.
It is incumbent on law enforcement professionals to know their authority well and use it wisely. Law enforcement can never be weaponized against the people. All enforcement must be administered in a manor that best serves the citizens and protects safety and liberty.
There are many challenges facing the Clackamas County sheriff's Office. These challenges include; staffing, training, budget, man power allocation and a top heavy approach to management. These issues can be addressed by collaborative planning with stakeholders. Sheriff's office policies, procedures and practices should be clear, appropriate and transparent.
As sheriff I will serve the citizens by clearly communicating the challenges and needs of the sheriff's office. I will seek and utilize public input in all phases of planning. All policy decisions will be made with a focus on efficiency, public safety and peace preservation.
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