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[From scanned copy of statement submitted]
My friends and fellow citizens of
Logan County, you will be making a very important vote in November
for Logan County Sheriff. Armed with accurate information, your
voice will be heard. This election is NOT about politics;
it's about fiscal responsibility, public safety, providing
well-trained deputies and professional leadership.
Background:
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Law Enforcement Experience 28
years all in Logan County
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Received Illinois State Police
Special Award
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Police Officer of the Year Award
-- Lincoln Jaycees
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Member of the Drug Interdiction
Team
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K-9 Handler 12 Years
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Certified Field Training Officer /
Trained new deputies
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Past President and Contract
Negotiator for Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #78 / which
required a working relationship with the Logan County Board
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Past Lincoln City Alderman
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Past Member of Lincoln Jaycees
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Charter Member of Lincoln React
Team
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Volunteer K-9 demonstrations for
civic organizations, church groups and schools
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Lifelong resident of Logan County,
Married to Rosemary (Seitzer) Melton
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1 son, 2 grandchildren and 2 great
grandchildren
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I will establish an unbiased hiring
list through professional testing practices, which is not based on
being friends or a quick fix to fill a vacancy with any warm body.
Only qualified individuals meeting all requirements will be
considered for the safety of Logan County citizens.
Repeated Contract Violations
by the sheriff have led to filing legitimate grievances by the
Union. This with current hiring practices has resulted in thousands
of wasted taxpayer dollars.
All police officers take the same oath
to uphold the laws of Illinois. We are supposed to be on the same
team, protecting all of Logan County, which means assisting officers
in other departments. A strong working relationship between Police
officers is a must.
I will provide training with
Certified Field Training Officers, which will improve our Deputies,
effectiveness and reduces liability for the county. This hasn't been
done.
I have visited several other police
agencies and reviewed their procedures, which has given me several
ideas that may help The Sheriff's office run more efficiently and
result in saving the taxpayer's money.
It's about your safety and doing
what's right for all the citizens of Logan County. |
