Mission and Vision

Mission

I will uphold the mission of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department as it states:

“The Grafton County Sheriff's Department watches over the county and professionally provides public safety service by protecting life, property and people's rights through education, crime prevention, and impartial enforcement of the law.”

Grafton County Sheriff’s Department Mission

Vision

I will better serve the vision of the Grafton County Sheriff’s Department as it states:

“We work to provide safe and secure communities, enhancing the quality of life in Grafton County through community engagement, professional development and the delivery of available resources and technology.”

Grafton County Sheriff’s Department Vision

As your Sheriff, I will accomplish the department’s mission and vision by continuously creating strong relationships between the department and the citizens and visitors of Grafton County. I will create stronger relationships between the sheriff’s department and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies. I will implement educational programs for the county’s youths. In addition, I will improve the department’s morale and involvement in community events and encourage more proactive policing. I will encourage regionalized trainings for increased personnel opportunities and improved coordination and response to emergency calls. I will help the department evolve and create positive change through innovation.

Department Goals

  • Directed proactive law enforcement patrols

  • More emphasis on warrant investigations and fugitive apprehension

  • Increased department fitness

  • Grant funded trainings and equipment purchases

  • Regionalized trainings

  • Increased department involvement in community events

  • Increased department morale

  • Maintain a fiscally responsible budget by not spending money irresponsibly and impulsively

  • Improved department website and social media accounts