To the people of Windham County:
There is an old saying: “Culture eats policy for breakfast.”
I'm proud and pleased that the culture at the Windham County Sheriff's Office for over a decade has been to embrace humanity, including around issues such as equity, implicit and explicit bias, and fair and impartial policing.
Our department's mission is to provide effective, ethical, and affordable policing. We have championed a model of community policing which embraces the need for the public to be involved with our work. We need all people, regardless of immigration status, to feel secure when reporting issues that impact the safety of the community.
I'm coming up on my 16th year working for the Windham County Sheriff's Office. This story became a cornerstone for my philosophy on how to treat people, first as a sheriff's deputy and now as a sheriff. When asked what a sheriff's deputy does, most people would first assume...
To the people of Windham County: It is with full faith and confidence that I recommend and endorse John Hagen for the office of high bailiff. As the incumbent, John has volunteered countless hours to offer advice, critical thinking, and guidance to the Windham County Sheriff's Office. His expertise...
Like so many of you, I have been trying to understand the policing issues and actions that have been highlighted across the nation for the past three weeks. As the sheriff of Windham County, I lead a department that strives to build relationships on a foundation of respect and on trust, so that we can serve our communities in a fair and impartial manner. I can speak for all members of the Windham County Sheriff's Office in saying we condemn...