Sunday, July 10, 2016

SHERIFF BLAKEY WANTS YOU TO KNOW

We at Limestone County Sheriff’s Office are thankful for our relationship with you. We live, work, shop, and dine among you. Our children go to school with your children. We attend churches and community events with you. We are as much a part of our community as you are. We, like you, are proud to be Limestone County.
 
Like you, we also have a calling. Unfortunately in our society there are those who prey on the innocent. There are those who steal, who injure, who kill, who target our children and the elderly. We deal every day with the darkness that you don’t often see. We stand ready to respond in your moment of fear. We share in that moment when you return home and feel violated as you realize someone has broken into your home. We are there with you when you lose a loved one to senseless violence. We do our best to preserve life and property, including that of those who would do others harm. We are by no means perfect, but we must remain peacemakers, even when our own blood boils. We accept that we must hold ourselves to a higher standard to maintain your trust, and we cherish and protect that trust.
 
Recent events leading up to and including last night’s slaying of five police officers in Dallas have further illustrated the need for unity in a world where divisiveness and hate are so pervasive. Yes, it makes us angry. We are not superhuman. However, we will continue to protect our relationship of trust with you. We will not let recent events change or dictate who we are.
 
When a citizen is approached by a law enforcement officer who is merely responding to a call for service, and that citizen feels like the officer’s actions are unjustified or unprofessional, resisting or challenging that officer on the street is neither a proper nor effective way to air that grievance. The proper avenue is to file a complaint with your sheriff or chief, or to address the issue in court.
 
As your sheriff, my office will always have an open door policy for the citizens to redress any grievances. Thank you for all your support and for helping us as we strive together for a better Limestone County.
 
Sincerely,
Sheriff Mike Blakely
 

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