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Over the past several months, I have spoken with many citizens of Jackson Parish. I appreciate the conversations and the thoughtful questions about the direction of our Sheriff’s Office.
I have had the honor of serving this parish through the Sheriff’s Office for more than 30 years. During that time, I have seen this office grow in responsibility and complexity, along with the expectations placed upon it.
Since being appointed your Sheriff, one of my top priorities during this interim period has been maintaining stability in operations, leadership, and service to the people who rely on us every day.
When leadership changes, the work does not begin from a blank page. Deputies are on the road. Calls are being answered. Public safety does not pause, and our responsibility continues.
The Sheriff carries the ultimate responsibility for the direction of this office financially, operationally, and strategically on behalf of the citizens we serve.
At the time of my appointment, the Jackson Parish Sheriff’s Office was operating under budgets, pay structures, policies, contracts, equipment obligations, and operational systems approved under the previous Sheriff. This budget will remain in place until June 30, 2026, when the next elected Sheriff can adopt a new budget.
A disciplined examination of those systems is now underway. Through that examination, a comprehensive plan is being developed to align operations, structure, and service with the long-term needs of the citizens of Jackson Parish.
Public safety requires stability first, followed by deliberate and sustainable improvement.
Since being appointed, certain immediate adjustments have been made where necessary. Broader structural improvements require careful planning and the continuity of leadership needed to sustain them.
Through this review, several key areas of focus have emerged:
• Professional Development and Agency Readiness
• Responsible Fiscal Management
• Operational Discipline
• Community Partnership and Public Trust
Each of these areas will be addressed individually in subsequent communications to provide additional clarity and reinforce continued progress.
Our mission is clear. To protect and serve our parish with integrity, courage, and unity through lawful, professional service that builds trust, strengthens one another, and safeguards our community.
This mission requires stability, discipline, and unity of purpose.
One Parish. One Team. One Mission.