Resolution on Ethics and Professional Standards for Blaine County Sheriff

WHEREAS in the State of Idaho, enforcement of all penal provisions and statutes of the state is vested with the sheriff of each county;

WHEREAS the Blaine County Sheriff is responsible for maintaining law and order within Blaine County, Idaho, which includes enforcing state laws and county ordinances;

WHEREAS the Blaine County Sheriff’s key duties involve overseeing the men and women of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, managing the county jail, providing court security, serving legal documents, and conducting criminal investigations;

WHEREAS the Blaine County Sheriff coordinates with other law enforcement agencies to manage emergencies and ensure public safety throughout the county;

WHEREAS it is important for the Blaine County Sheriff to have authority, respect, and trust when leading the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies to ensure fair, transparent, and effective communication and collaboration;

WHEREAS the Blaine County Sheriff must conduct his or her private and official life in a manner that does not bring discredit to the Blaine County Sheriff’s Office, and the sheriff must be honest in thought and deed both in personal and official life;

WHEREAS the Blaine County Sheriff is responsible for earning the public’s trust, and transparency is ultimately required in order to gain the trust of communities;

WHEREAS candidates for the office of Blaine County Sheriff must campaign transparently, honestly, and within the law to earn voter trust and reflect the expected ethics of the sheriff role.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Blaine County Republican Central Committee hereby demands that all candidates for the office of Blaine County Sheriff fully disclose their educational background; law enforcement training, certifications, and employment history; past encounters with law enforcement as a private citizen; and any other personal information that is relevant for building trust and transparency with the residents of Blaine County.