Lake County is changing in many ways, and with that comes new challenges for Law Enforcement.

As your next Sheriff my top priority will be to ensure our department is ready to face these new challenges.

On day one, I will show up ready to go to work on a plan for A safer Lake County , based on the six key areas below.

1. Public Safety & Crime Prevention

  • Prioritize proactive policing and community-based crime reduction strategies

  • Increase patrols in high-crime areas

  • Continue investing in training for de-escalation, crisis intervention, and use-of-force reduction

  • Engage in joint efforts with our law enforcement partners across all levels of government to

  • reduce and prevent crime

2.  Community Engagement

  • Host regular town halls and community forums

  • Build partnerships with local schools, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations

  • Conduct youth outreach and mentorship programs

  • Collaborate with state lawmakers to improve law enforcement and enhance community safety

3. Modernization & Efficiency

  • Support ongoing investments in modern tools and technology that help officers serve

  • communities more effectively

  • Use data analytics to deploy resources effectively

  • Pursue grants to reduce taxpayer burden

4. Corrections & Rehabilitation

  • Support programs that reduce recidivism, including job training and mental health support

  • Continue to improve jail conditions for both corrections officers and inmate services

  • Emphasize rehabilitation over punishment for nonviolent offenders

  • Develop and implement effective recruitment and retention initiatives to address staffing

  • challenges and promote career longevity within corrections

5. Drug Abuse & Mental Health Response

  • Strengthen partnerships with mental health professionals

  • Increase the amount of officers certified in crisis intervention

  • Support diversion programs over incarceration when appropriate

6.  Fiscal Responsibility

  • Ensure responsible budgeting and transparent spending

  • Audit department operations regularly for efficiency and effectiveness