Issues/Positions

Sir Robert Peel, who founded the London Metropolitan Police Force in 1829, is often called “the father of modern-day policing.” He established nine principles and three core ideas, all of which center on a single truth: a law enforcement agency cannot succeed without the trust of the community it serves. Over the past decade, we have witnessed a troubling erosion of public confidence in law enforcement. My mission as Sheriff of Albany County is to restore that trust.

How? It starts with real experience and proven leadership. Throughout my career, I have investigated dozens of murders, have supervised patrol teams, special enforcement teams, SWAT teams, and various detective units. I was a full-time Public Information Officer in one of the world’s largest media markets. As a Major Incident Review Team sergeant, I have also investigated numerous police use of force cases, including Officer Involved Shootings. These investigations looked at the policy and training issues involved in the incidents and made recommendations for improvement. Through this, I worked closely with the Office of Independent Review, as well as Orange County’s first civilian Police Review Board.

I will be accessible to the public, and so will every member of the Sheriff’s Office from the top down. We are public servants, and we will conduct ourselves as such.

I will implement policies and procedures that guide our personnel in their duties. I will ensure our hiring process is rigorous, transparent, and focused on selecting only the most qualified candidates. I will also prioritize modern, ongoing training based on industry best practices, and I will foster a culture of innovation and professional growth.

My guiding principles are:

• COMMUNITY FIRST - ALWAYS
• ACCOUNTABILITY – FOR ALL
• PROFESSIONALISM – AT ALL TIMES
• EXCELLENCE – A COMMITMENT TO ACHIEVE