I am honored and humbled to lead the employees of the Thurston County Sheriff's Office for the last 12 years. The law enforcement profession has seen significant changes in the previous two years; as a result, we have worked hard to make adjustments while maintaining the highest level of professionalism. We kept up our resolve to protect our children, build our regional partnerships, and find new ways to safeguard our citizens from career criminals, sex offenders, and anyone who seeks to do harm.