For the last three years, Rick has been honored to be Sheriff of Adams County and views his service to the citizenry as a privilege. We have accomplished several things together in the previous three years, including relocating our headquarters to the Adams County Government Center to provide better service to our citizens. We have completed our very own DNA lab designed to shorten the processing times of samples substantially. This new lab will allow us to prosecute crimes committed against our citizens much faster than ever before. Also, we have piloted a co-responder program and are excited about its projected progress.
Rick recently asked the Board of County Commissioners for 35 additional staff members, and the request was honored. 17 Deputies will join the patrol division, and four will join the jail division. The remaining 18 will become support staff for our records section, which will manage the many requests for information that we receive.
Shortly after taking office, Rick restructured the patrol division by placing two sergeants on each shift to ensure better staff accountability for the citizens of Adams County. He then began changing the color of our patrol vehicles to a black and white theme design for better visibility as we patrolled. Additionally, Rick formed a Citizens Advisory Committee. This venue allows citizens to pose suggestions and concerns, meeting every quarter to discuss how we will serve our community better. The citizen’s academy continues to thrive, which allows our citizens to spend a little time in training to see what a deputy goes through on duty. Citizens get to perform a variety of hands-on training with our training staff.
Over the last three years, Rick has demonstrated a track record of great Character, Integrity, and Transparency. Rick would like the citizens to consider re-electing him as Sheriff for a second term. He will continue to provide a much-needed service to all the citizens of Adams County, getting back to the basics of law enforcement. Rick emphasizes community involvement, keeping safety, service, and efficiency as our core focus. Rick thanks the community for its continued support of him and the Adams County Sheriff’s Office.