I Believe in

• PROFESSIONALISM

Develop a more professional environment in the Sheriffs Department through training and education. Certification must be a priority.

• ACCOUNTABILITY

Establish a Standard Operating Procedure to cover all job descriptions within the Sheriffs Department. Define WANT and NEED within the Sheriffs Department to make best use of available resources. Be accountable to the citizens of Summers County.

• COMMUNICATION

Establish and maintain an open line of communication with all other Summers County agencies. Develop drug abuse educational programs within the school systems. Develop an open door policy to make the Sheriffs Department accessible to citizens.

Many candidates DESIRE the position of Sheriff. That is not enough. You must ask yourself if a candidate’s desire is as important as what the job REQUIRES. You decide. Your family’s safety is the most important issue we face.

DESIRE vs. REQUIRE

The choice is up to you.

Summers County GOP

WHY I WANT TO BE YOUR NEXT SHERIFF

I am not a professional politician. I have never run for public office. I am referred to as an “outsider”. All of these statements are true.

What I am is a professional Law Enforcement Officer with over 25 years of public service. I have dedicated my life to this profession. I have more experience in this field than any candidate seeking the office of Sheriff. Being extensively trained by the leading law enforcement agencies in this country, I have investigated crimes from the initial notification to the final prosecution phase. I have been a Patrol Division Supervisor in an area with an approximate population of 100,000 people. I created and supervised a Juvenile Investigations Bureau within the Criminal Investigations Division of the Evesham Township Police Department, Marlton, NJ. During my last two years of service, I was a Traffic Bureau Supervisor charged with investigating fatal motor vehicle accidents

When elected, I do not intend to solely be an administrator. I am fully prepared to take an active role in protecting the citizens of Summers County.

I currently possess an Associate Degree in Science, majoring in Law Enforcement and Administration, Criminal Justice. I successfully put myself through night school while working full time as a police officer. I feel this shows the determination and dedication I have for my profession.

The name “outsider” is unfair to say the least. While it is true that I was not born in West Virginia, my wife of 39 years, Judi, was. Her parents and several family members all reside within Summers County. When I graduated from high school, I chose W.V.I.T. (WV Tech) as my college of choice. I was seventeen years old. I chose WV Tech over other schools because I wanted to live in West Virginia. I have been coming to West Virginia since I was a child to visit family in Parkersburg. My uncle, John Dolphin was a Sheriffs Deputy for the Wood County Sheriffs Department after his retirement from the Marine Corps. His son, Glenn, is a graduate of W.V.U. and served as a Marine Corps Captain prior to becoming a Special Agent with the FBI.

I have spent all my spare time coming to West Virginia since my marriage to Judi almost 40 years ago. During this time, I made the easy decision to purchase property and call Summers County my home. If I am still considered an “outsider”, I cannot defend that. I am fortunate enough to know I live here by choice. The people of Summers County have always been friendly and supportive towards my family and me. I feel now is the time for me to do something to thank them. Please vote for me so I can continue to work for the people of Summers County.