When I made the decision to run for Sheriff my goal was simple: to rebuild your Sheriff’s Office into something our community could be proud of again. I’m confident we have moved forward in accomplishing that goal. I am grateful for the support of my family, the dedicated staff of the Ashe County Sheriff’s Office and you, the citizens of Ashe County.
In three years’ time we have rebuilt the trust and earned the respect of a community that deserves to have a sheriff’s office they can rely on and take pride in. My staff and I work every day with the singular goal of holding tight to the positive changes we have implemented while still moving confidently in the direction of further progress.
On my first day in office, I met with the entire staff. It was clear to me that I was setting out on this journey with the right team in place. Our team and their families came together to not only address existing crime concerns in Ashe County, but also, and equally important, to lay the groundwork to prevent crime in the future. An effective sheriff’s office finds a balance between fighting crime and community outreach. This balanced approach works to lower crime rates long term and raise the general quality of life for everyone in the community.
