election 2011 sheriff beecher perry smyth county news &amp messenger way multi week series profiles candidates local public offices including candidates county sheriff 
based questionnaires developed offices candidates running responses question answer format profiles reveal candidates’ words candidates series record office county’s voter registrar having filed run challenger beecher h perry shares views 

the smyth county news &amp messenger way multi week series profiles candidates local public offices including candidates county sheriff 
based questionnaires developed offices candidates running responses question answer format profiles reveal candidates’ words candidates series record office county’s voter registrar having filed run challenger beecher h perry shares views 

republican challenger beecher h perry lives 426 prater lane marion

why seeking seek office sheriff i feel past years law enforcement community lost respect confidence public misconduct i feel people smyth county deserve sheriff’s dept transparent accountable people serve

what qualifications hold public office
i served virginia game warden 13 years completing basic training state police academy i stationed sugar grove i completed week service training year tenure i completed month course vpa attended numerous seminars conducted fbi i served term wcc’s law enforcement advisory board i feel experiences background makes uniquely qualified job

what philosophy guide interaction public daily basis
i believe strong effective law enforcement accomplished fair compassionate respectful manner elected sheriff i operate department open responsive needs concerns citizens i assure public person regardless position status treated different common person

what changes needed sheriff’s office address them
the sheriff’s office nurture closer relationship general public i establish citizens committee people county listen concerns advice
the sheriff’s office strive closer working relationship state local police rescue personnel i communicate agencies regularly commit dept ensure relationship existed
the sheriff’s office utilize vehicular patrols county i divide county patrol zones assign deputies random patrols patrols especially rural area county i believe law enforcement visibility serves great deterrent criminal activity

looking local crime trends concern respond trends seen positive
i illegal drug use youth children concerning trend children exposed drug culture young age i advocate harsher punishment drug dealers vigorous efforts educate children parents i applaud dare program i seek streamline expand program i approach local churches county seeking involvement assistance implementing programs youth groups groups churches make easier involve parents i believe positive i focus resources apprehension supplying drug dealers prescription drugs drugs cocaine heroin kill rattlesnake cut head rattles tail

what thing say voter undecided headed polls nov 8
i simply implore voters contemplate numerous law enforcement scandals occurred distant past i submit voters law enforcement personnel held higher standard ordinary person held accountable actions i assure voters elected sheriff employee meet criteria deputy deputy b
i believe time “choose changeâ€ i trust voters good judgment electing sheriff i proud provide “choice changeâ€