US Vote Smart

Submitted by john wertz on 2024-02-06 20:11:13

Pros

Has broad-base of law enforcement experience, including a SWAT officer and up to the highest level (Homeland Security)
Military (Army) background • Certified peace officer for approximately 20 years.
Currently holds a master peace officer certification and numerous instructor certifications.
Helped develop & launch the Special Threats Training facility which focuses on Active Shooter response
Helped improve the security of all Montgomery County Courts
Undergrad degree in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, as well as a Graduate degree in Security Management
Responsible for creating, updating and managing all county emergency plans
Wants to be the decision-maker.
Personable, cares about the citizens, and families.
Is involved in many local organizations with various objecitves.
He helped MCRP with the GALA, offered to help again, Pachyderms, Veterans groups. Citizen's trainiing classes.

Cons

Seems to have scant understanding of Pct 2 online budget, policies & procedures
Recognizes the need to bring department current but as constitutionally driven Process Servers, is it necessary to bring them on a par to the Sheriffs Dept.? Especially with 90% of departments territory covered by Conroe PD?
County would lose his Emergency Mgt. Training
Opponent is currently employed there. May give the opponent a leg up