ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Putting Montgomery County's Safety First
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Recruiting and hiring priorities
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Established and expanded Sheriff Office Recruitment Team
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Created specialized recruitment vehicles
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Prioritize recruiting and outreach events
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Ensure and maintain National Accreditation Status under CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies)
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Insuring the Sheriff’s Office operates under nationally recognized best practices
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Prioritize Safety and security for the Courthouse and the Judiciary and patrons while continuing to provide the highest levels of service for the residents of Montgomery County
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Establishing and building upon stakeholder relationships to address the concerns regarding our unhoused population
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Community outreach and partnerships with our growing minority communities
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Embracing technology to improve services to the community
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Actively supported legislation to address school safety and to support our immigrant community as well as victims of domestic violence
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Testified Locally and in Annapolis for:
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Immigrant: U-Visa
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School Safety:
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Active Shooter Safety Drills
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Secure Schools Emergency Response Grant Program
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Victims of Domestic Violence
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Eric’s ID Law- Regarding identification of invisible disabilities to aid in Law Enforcement contacts
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Educating and outreach to our senior community about services and scams that target the elderly
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Supporting community partners that address food insecurity throughout Montgomery County
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Women Who Care Ministries
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Upcounty Hub
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Nourishing Bethesda
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Served as the Chair of the Montgomery County Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission (CJCC)
Endorsed By
District 17 Senator Cheryl Kagan
District 17 Delegate Joe Vogel
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman
Rockville
Mayor Monique Ashton
Former Mayor Steven Van Grack
Councilmember Adam Van Grack
Councilmember Barry Jackson
Montgomery County
Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe
Coucilmember Gabe Albornoz
Councilmember and Public Safety Committee Chair Sidney Katz
Adjunct Assignments within the Sheriff's Office
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Maryland Anti-terrorism Advisory Council (ATAC) Representative
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Awards committee member for:
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Maryland Sheriffs' Association
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Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Recognition
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Rockville City Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Recognition
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Montgomery County Emergency Management Group (EMG) Member / COVID-19 Response
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Montgomery County Opioid Intervention Team (OIT) Member
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International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Leadership in Police Organizations (LPO) Instructor
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Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commissions (MPCTC) Certifications
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Academic Instructor
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Firearms Instructor
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Defensive Tactics instructor
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Electronic Control Device (ECD) / Taser Instructor
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ASP Expandable Baton & Handcuffing Instructor
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Field Training Officer / Deputy (FTO)
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Crisis Negotiator Team (CNT) Member and Team Leader
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Special Events Response Team (SERT) Member and Team Leader
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Honor Guard Team Member and Commander
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Glock Pistol Armorer
Professional Associations
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Maryland Sheriffs' Association
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Maryland Chiefs of Police Association
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National Sheriffs' Association
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International Association of Chiefs of Police
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American Legion Post 171
Recognition and Awards
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Montgomery County Police Department Unit Citation / Firearms Task Force
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MPCTC Non-Academy Instructor of the Year
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Montgomery County Police Department Chief’s Certificate of Appreciation / Leadership Development Institute Instructor
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Rockville City Chamber of Commerce Public Safety Awards / Distinguished Service Citation
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OCA Asian Pacific Advocates / First Responder Award