MADORE Election 2010:
race for sheriff
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What position are you running for?
What other political offices have you held? If none, what other offices, honors or titles have you earned? Other than my election as sheriff, I have not held any other political office. However, I have held the following positions and/or received recognition: President Maine Sheriff’s Association, Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees’ (Gubernatorial Appointment), Chair – Aroostook Chief’s Association, Chair – Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, graduate – FBI National Academy, Graduate – National Sheriff’s Academy, Maine State Police Criminal Investigation Division III – Detective of the Year 1994, graduate UMFK – criminal justice degree.
What is your career background? I am a lifelong resident of Aroostook County and began my career in law enforcement after a three-year enlistment in the United States Army. I have served as a Ft. Kent police officer, Maine State Police Trooper, Maine State Police Detective retired after 20-plus years, Limestone Chief of Police, Chief Deputy of the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department and am currently serving as the elected Sheriff of Aroostook County. I have been sheriff since 2001.
What made you decide to run for this office? Re-election
What do you see as the most important issue facing the community you will serve? The biggest crime-related issue within our jurisdiction is domestic violence and substance abuse. Substance abuse is, more often than not, attributed to a variety of crimes including domestic violence, assaults, and several other crimes against persons and property.
Our biggest safety issue is distracted drivers, i.e., texting, reading, or otherwise being focused on something other than driving. It is a growing problem, particularly with the younger generation, who many times do not wear the mandated seat belt. Even with the new law, unfortunately, a tragedy usually has to happen in order for distracted drivers to learn what can happen when you are not focused on driving.
What do you see as your primary goal, if elected? I will continue to serve the citizens of Aroostook County with the utmost diligence and professionalism focusing on the issues previously outlined.
Why should people vote for you? I am, without a doubt, the best and most experienced candidate for this office. I am a lifelong resident of Aroostook County and have worked my entire 36-year law enforcement career in Aroostook County. I have been the Sheriff for the past nine years and have always done my duty for the best interest of the citizens we serve and the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
