Straight Answers. Honest Leadership.

Over my 24-year career in law enforcement, I’ve seen firsthand that well-trained deputies make better decisions, reduce risk, and build public trust. As standards evolve statewide, making sure every deputy meets those standards must be a top priority.

As Sheriff, I will ensure every Grant County deputy is fully trained to current patrol tactics standards by 2028. That means safer responses, better outcomes, and fewer mistakes when it matters most.

We will continue quarterly in-service training for deputies and corrections staff and open those sessions to neighboring agencies. Strong training builds strong partnerships—and strong partnerships make all of us safer.

This approach also helps smaller agencies access high-quality training without unnecessary costs, making better use of taxpayer dollars while raising the bar for professionalism across the region.

Well-trained deputies protect our community, protect each other, and protect public trust. That’s the standard I believe Grant County deserves.

If I’m elected Grant County Sheriff, I will advocate for real accountability when it comes to drugs—with treatment and recovery as the priority, not prison.

This is not about locking people up. It’s about giving people a clear choice and a real path forward.

In 2025, Grant County experienced a record number of overdose deaths. Fentanyl is dangerous, and what we’re doing now is not working. This will be a steep mountain to climb, but we need a better approach to combat it—and we need it soon.

I support changes at the state level that would allow drug possession to be treated as a felony with a guaranteed off-ramp: treatment, long-term sobriety, and a second chance. Complete treatment, stay clean, and the charge is dismissed. I would suggest a minimum of 24 months of clean urine analysis; the drug charges are deferred.

This approach will require working closely with legislators, prosecutors, treatment providers, and community partners. It won’t be easy—working with the Legislature will be a steep mountain to climb—but meaningful change never is.

Addiction impacts public safety, families, businesses, and neighborhoods. We can be compassionate and hold people accountable at the same time. Grant County deserves a system that saves lives, helps people recover, and protects our communities.

Strong agencies are built by experienced people who feel supported and valued.

In recent years, Grant County has hired talented deputies—but like many agencies nationwide, we’ve seen more trained professionals leave for other departments. Retention matters because experience matters—to public safety, to response times, and to the families who rely on us.

Over the past five years, I’ve been actively involved in building the Sheriff’s Office Peer Support program. Supporting our deputies through stress, trauma, and critical incidents makes them better professionals and healthier people.

When we listen to our employees, invest in their well-being, and lead with respect, we build a culture that people want to stay in. That’s how we strengthen morale, improve performance, and better serve our community.