As Sheriff, I’m thankful for the opportunity to lead an organization full of dedicated men and women in a community who support their law enforcement officers. I know the members of the Sheriff’s Office are extremely thankful for the support they receive as well. On this Thanksgiving Day, I think if you would ask a law enforcement officer what they are thankful for, most would say their family.  We are no different than everyone else. We want to live and raise our family in a safe community. I’m thankful for the men and women working this Thanksgiving Day. It requires them to give up time with their family and friends to ensure others have a safe holiday.

In today’s crazy busy world all of us should probably slow down a bit and express our thankfulness for the people and things most important to us.  This holiday season, I personally have so much to be thankful for.  Working and living in a community that supports people in their time of need has never been clearer to me than this past year.  The support I’ve received from my family, friends, co-workers, and community is something I will never forget and always be thankful for.  I know sometimes it may be easy to focus on the negative; don’t waste your energy on the stuff you can’t change.  Wake up each day and, focus on the things you can control, be thankful for the people and things in life that bring you joy. 

On behalf of the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office, we wish you all a safe, blessed, and wonderful Thanksgiving.