I am asking for the support of all St. Joseph County residents who share my belief that our county’s Sheriff’s Department needs to be taken in a different direction. A direction that leads to the restoration of public trust and accountability within the Sheriff’s Department. I am running for Sheriff because I am concerned about the public’s perception of the department. I believe law enforcement professionals are held to a higher standard of morals and discipline.
I began my civilian law enforcement career with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department in 1982. I was the pioneer of many law enforcement initiatives during my service with the department. Some of those include: Creation of the St. Joseph County Major Crimes Task Force, creation of the St. Joseph County Area Narcotics (SCAN) unit, creation of the department’s Multi-Jurisdictional Special Response Team, construction…