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I have served Fremont County as a Deputy Sheriff for almost 19 years. I have served as a patrol deputy, a Patrol Sergeant, Detective Sergeant, and for the last 7 and a half years, as Fremont County Undersheriff. Each position I have served in, has given me a different perspective of the role of the Sheriff's Office in this community. As Undersheriff I have been responsible for managing the day to day operations of the entire Sheriff's Office of almost 100 employees and coordinating three search and rescue divisions with almost 100 Volunteer members. I'm proud of my accomplishments but feel there is more work to be done, more room for improvement. As Sheriff I will continue to improve the Sheriff's office and the service we provide.
I have coordinated with the BIA Missing and Murdered Unit on multiple occasions assisting with resources, manpower and planning. The Sheriff's Office coordinates regular meetings with Investigators from all regional Law Enforcement entities to include Detectives from the Municipal Police Departments, DCI Special Agents, BIA Criminal Investigators, FBI Agents and other Investigative units. The Sheriff's Office played a pivotal role in a recent operation led by the MMU which resulted in locating the remains of a missing man on the Wind River Reservation. As Sheriff I will continue to offer any assistance requested by other Agencies
and work to ensure that all cases receive the proper attention.
The key to good working relationships with other agencies is communication. I already have a good working relationship with all local Law Enforcement Agencies and meet with the leadership frequently. In a County as vast and diverse as Fremont County, relationships are crucial to not only effectiveness, but also to Officer safety. When resources and manpower are limited we (as individual Law Enforcement Agencies) must be able to turn to one another for help and also be ready offer help when needed. Most problems facing Fremont County Law enforcement cross jurisdictional lines and we have to work together to be effective.
Wyoming State Statute requires that the County Sheriff in each County is responsible for Search and Rescue. In Fremont County, this is accomplished by three volunteer organizations in Lander, Riverton and Dubois. The teams each have their own leadership structure and hold in house elections among their membership. The volunteers do a fantastic job of organizing trainings to fit their needs. The Sheriff's budget for Search and rescue has been very limited, so alternative funding sources (grants etc.) have been used to procure needed equipment in recent years. The teams have done an outstanding job raising funds through donations. It would be ideal for the Sheriff's Office to have more funding available to support the teams.
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When I began my law enforcement career, my goal was simple: help people in need. Over time, I saw that the Sheriff's Office was not always meeting the needs of its employees through proper equipment, training, and support. I also recognized that available resources, including grants and outside funding opportunities, were not being fully utilized to benefit the department and taxpayers. I committed myself to learning every aspect of the agency so I could help create positive change. Over 26 years, I have served in patrol, investigations, training, supervision, and leadership roles. I know our communities, our employees, and our challenges, and I have the experience, vision, and dedication needed to lead the Fremont County Sheriff's Office a
I maintain strong working relationships with local, tribal, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, including the BIA and agencies serving the Wind River Reservation. Addressing the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People crisis requires trust, communication, and working together across all jurisdictions. As Sheriff, I will work to strengthen these relationships through regular meetings, information sharing, coordinated investigations, and joint problem-solving efforts. My goal is to make sure that the Sheriff's office will do everything they can to assist by having strong partnerships so we can improve response times, improve investigations and better protect all residents of Fremont County.
Throughout my career, I have developed strong working relationships with all law enforcement agencies in Fremont County, including municipal departments, federal agencies, the BIA, and tribal law enforcement on the Wind River Reservation. As Sheriff, my goal is to hold monthly meetings with all law enforcement partners to facilitate problem-solving, improve data sharing, and ensure everyone understands the resources and assets available to better serve the communities. I also support joint training opportunities that allow officers from different agencies to train together, build professional relationships, improve coordination, and develop a unified approach to help with public safety challenges across Fremont County.
The Sheriff’s Office plays a critical role in supporting Search and Rescue through coordination, oversight, and management of available state funding. State funds are primarily intended for missions but can also support training and equipment needs. We are fortunate to have outstanding volunteer Search and Rescue teams in Lander, Riverton, and Dubois. In my 26 years of working alongside them, I have witnessed their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving our communities. They have done an incredible job. My role as Sheriff is to ensure they have the resources, training, equipment, and support necessary to operate safely and effectively.
