One Vision, One Community
Our Sheriff's mission is crystal clear: to decrease crime and foster robust, thriving neighborhoods. Addressing underlying issues creates a stable environment and prevents crime from taking root. Our Sheriff is dedicated to further the successes of restorative justice practices and when re-elected she will continue serving beyond the call.
Internal Achievements
Leadership Training & Skilled Team Building
Implemented compulsory leadership training for the next generation of leaders equipping them with essential skills for success in today’s law enforcement landscape. We encourage professionals to go above and beyond regular duties while actively fostering community relationships and contributing to solving community challenges. Established a solid groundwork and assembled a skilled and knowledgeable team dedicated to community service.
Staff Compensation Adjustment
Increased compensation market adjustment for Law Enforcement and Detention center staff.
As a direct result, the department has boosted recruitment and increased retention, strengthened quality applicants, enhanced performance and morale, built community relationships and enriched the workplace atmosphere.
Core Institutional Values
Developed and embraced new core institutional values to serve as the foundation for our mission and guide decision-making.
Public Trust: Building community relationships to enhance trust.
Responsibility: Taking accountability for actions and holding each other responsible.
Inclusivity and Acceptance: Creating a working environment that celebrates individual uniqueness.
Diversity: Proactively incorporating diversity into recruitment policies.
Equality: Fostering a fair and supportive atmosphere for all, regardless of background or beliefs.
ESGR Patriot Award (2021)
Sheriff Kristin was nominated and won the prestigious Patriot Award for supporting citizen warriors in the department. Our Sheriff's efforts included flexible schedules, time off before and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence when needed.
Freedom Award (2022)
Achieved the nation’s highest honor by receiving the agency’s first-ever Freedom Award. One of 15 recipients out of over 2,700 nominations. "The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recognizes employers’ support for employees serving in the Guard and Reserve."
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Seven Seals Award (2022)
State-level recognition for support of Guard and Service members. "The Seven Seals Award is presented in recognition of significant individual or organizational achievement, initiative, or support that promotes and supports the ESGR mission, to include the efforts of the more than 2,300 volunteers who carry out ESGR’s mission across the Nation on a daily basis."
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