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PLANS AS APACHE COUNTY SHERIFF

● Cross Deputization

● Community-oriented Policing Program

● Homeland Security

● Stabilize the office of the Apache County

● Citizen Academy

● Exercise Diplomacy

● Promote and employ the "Fundamental Law", a principle of Navajo law.

 

THE OFFICE OF THE APACHE COUNTY SHERIFF

● Re-establish a good working relationship in the Office of the Apache County Sheriff.

● Strengthen the principles, goals and objectives of the Office of the Apache County Sheriff.

● Restore stability and credibility of the Office of the Apache County Sheriff.

● Assure adequate protective services to the Apache County residents.

CROSS DEPUTIZATION

● Fully implement the Cross Deputization Agreement between the Navajo Nation and the Apache County, and its recently approved agreement with the McKinley County of the State of New Mexico.

● Develop other collaborative inter-agency agreements to address law enforcement concerns.

● Possess vital leadership skills and experienced to work with the State, County and Tribal governments to effectively implement the Cross Deputization Agreements.

 

CITIZEN ACADEMY

● Develop and implement a 6 week training program for the youth which will: introduce them to the law enforcement; help gain respect for themselves, their parents and grandparents, and law enforcement; increase their knowledge about the law.

● Communities will benefit by achieving good law-abiding citizens.

COMMUNITY-ORIENTED POLICING

● Establish and expand partnerships with local chapters, housing, schools and businesses to create viable neighborhood watch program in communities.

● Encourage development of the School Resource Officer Program at all public schools and contract schools within the Apache County.

● Strengthen information sharing and citizen preparedness capabilities.

 

EXERCISE DIPLOMACY

● Control alcohol and substance abuse activities, such as illegal use and distribution of methamphetamine and other controlled drugs and substances.

● Encourage citizens to take their concerns about bootleggers and other distributors to their local chapters.

● Committed to meet with bootleggers and distributors and urge them to cease their operation using diplomacy and Ke'.

HOMELAND SECURITY

Homeland Security is a shared responsibility across or entire Nation. As such I plan to:

● Advocate for increased Federal and State homeland security resources to support the Apache County: Law enforcement activities, Fire Department, EMS Program, and Emergency preparedness.

● Support training opportunities for personnel to adequately and efficiently respond to local community emergency needs.

● Ensure the County law enforcement is equipped with state-of-the-art communication technologies to support communication with Federal, State and Tribal partners.

● Strengthen the County law enforcement priorities to guide preparedness efforts.

 

PRINCIPAL OF FUNDAMENTAL LAW

● Promote and employ the "Fundamental Law", a principle of Navajo law.

● Support the use of Peace Makers and Navajo Tribal Courts in addressing disputes.

● Foster and integrate the use of the Fundamental Law in resolving conflicts in the workplace and domestic relationships.

       
       

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