Immigration Concerns

If elected Sheriff, my administration will be transparent about its role. The responsibility of the Wilson County Sheriff's Office is to ensure the safety and welfare of ALL Wilson County residents through the enforcement of state and local criminal laws, and other civil services. The Wilson County Sheriff’s Office is not immigration enforcement and does not function as an arm of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. 

IMMIGRATION | To date, there is no large-scale immigration issue in Wilson County that warrants a federal enforcement presence at the local level. I am running to serve and protect the people who live here - every resident. Law enforcement should not serve as an occupying force. It’s not our job or our mission to seek out and make inquiries about status. Our job is to protect and serve the Wilson County community and I am the experienced candidate with a plan to make Wilson safer for all residents.

DEPUTY & STAFF RETENTION | One of my goals is to increase deputy RETENTION. There needs to be a focus on increasing salaries and promoting from within. I want deputies and staff all over to see WCSO as a destination where they come for a career, not just as a stepping stone to get experience. When deputies and staff make this their home and become involved in our community, the safety and security of Wilson County is strengthened.

SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS | SROs provide safety, mentorship, encouragement, and a friendly setting to solve issues. During this campaign, I have heard many stories from people about the positive impact that SROs have had on their lives. Building those bridges of trust at an earlier age is part of a long-term strategy to improve the relationships by becoming more involved in the communities that WSCO serves here in Wilson County. 

INCREASING SAFETY BY INCREASING VISIBILITY | Improving safety means we need more visibility and a widespread presence. My plan will increase patrols throughout the county and in county communities. Regular patrols and getting out to meet the people we serve in our communities is something that I, and our deputies and staff, will implement.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS | Trust is built through transparency, training, and building relationships. I will prioritize ongoing conversations with community leaders to better understand concerns and create open lines of communication. Building working relationships with our community partners and neighboring counties also helps to address concerns before they turn into problems.

Providing a safer Wilson County for ALL residents is why I am running for Sheriff and why I am asking for your vote. I have 27 plus years of leadership experience in law enforcement and know how to accomplish this for you and the next generation. Lasting public safety comes from building trust, partnerships, and professionalism. That is the direction from which I will lead.