Platform
Community Safety
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​Form a Social Media and Threat Monitoring Unit​.
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Create and update a database that is accessible to the public that lists Deputy accolades and/or misconduct.
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Initiate National and State Accreditations.
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​Enhance verbal and non-verbal communication training to help Deputies mitigate use of force during tense encounters.
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Budget
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Maintain a modest budget to maintain cost-effective operations.
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Work with other agencies to support an amnesty warrant program for some non-violent acts in order to lower the expense of jail operation and the backlog of cases in court.
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Host a monthly financial management accountability meeting with command staff.
Workforce
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Advocate and implement a recruiting and retention bonus program.
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Strive for a fair raise for each and every employee.
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Via the PaYS initiative, seek out military veteran candidates.
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Advocate for ZERO health insurance premiums for Sheriff's Office retirees' and employees'.
Immigration Operation​
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Opt-out the problematic 287(g) program and would not sign any related or similar agreements.
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Will work with appropriate authorities as mandated by law on ANY foreign national who is a THREAT to our community and does not have acceptable documentaion that establishes citizenship regardless of ethnicity.
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Will sustain the secure communities initiative and mandated HB-1105, but will preserve our constitution's due process, by requring and only processing judicial ICE detainers signed by a JUDGE.​
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Will prioritize the transfer to appropriate authorities ANY undocumented foreign national as mandated by law. ​
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Field Operation
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Reallocate the patrol workforce to hotspots in order to better handle growth, improve response times, and lessen deputy workload in high density zones.
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Increase the deployment of specialist teams to defend our county, businesses and schools.
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Determine alternate funding options for field resources and initiatives.
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Strengthen community collaboration and welcome Faith and Blue initiatives.
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Identify important strategic issues for the agency over the next (4) to (8) years.
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Form a traffic / medical Accident team.​​
Community Relations
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Form a Diversity and Inclusion unit.​​
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Organize outreach initiatives for young people who are at risk and crime victims.
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​​Establish a Citizen Review Board.​​
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Adopt comprehensive anti-bias policies, practices and training.
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Foster an understanding of cultural differences and dialogue.
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End discriminatory actions and ethnocentrism towards Racial and Ethnic Minorities.
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Host two (15) day Youth summer programs
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Identify and adopt Mental Health Initiatives
Gun Violence Prevention
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Support enhanced background checks for firearm purchases.​
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Support acceptable waiting periods before purchasing a firearm.
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Will advocate for harsher penalties for weapon related crimes.​
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Support smart gun and safety technologies.​​
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Support extreme risk protection orders​ with due process.
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Support and advocate for a free public shooting range for practice and education.​
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Support tax incentives for safe gun storage
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Jail Operation
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E​liminate jail calling fees​
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Maintain a humane jail environment.
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Expand Mental Health and addiction treatment services for Prisoners.
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Improve training to guarantee that all prisoners, including LGBTIQA+ individuals, are treated fairly and equally.
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Independent oversight and investigations of alleged abuse, inmate fatalities, and facility conditions.
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Identify and get control of administrative, security, and staffing issues
Employee Relations
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Reorganized the office staff to benefit from employee's diverse backgrounds, expertise, and abilities.​
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Host recurring round-table meetings with employees.​​​
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Establish a Sheriff Advisory Council.​
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Sustain a culture that recognizes the significance of intervention and support.​
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Conduct periodic stay interviews
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Hold annual recognition and rewards gala.
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Encourage community crusades.