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Vincent Martwinski has been serving the residents of Lawrence County for the last twelve years. He believes we all have a duty and obligation to do everything we can to make Lawrence County a safer place to live and work.
Safety and Security
As Sheriff of Lawrence County, I will make safety and security a top priority for the government center employees and citizens of Lawrence County. In order to enact proper safety and security, we have to do so while still maintaining the freedoms of the community we live in.
Commitment to the Office
Core Values are the foundation and guiding principles of any great organization. The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office will be no different. Our core values at the Sheriff’s Office will be built upon a commitment to top-down accountability, a standard of excellence, honor, integrity, respect, and good old fashioned hard work. These values will create an unwavering focus and direction for our mission to serve others, while at the same time, inspiring us to achieve both personal and professional excellence.
- I will address staffing shortages by investing in and refocusing recruiting efforts. By doing so, we can better retain and attract qualified deputies. Additionally, I will advocate for competitive wages and comprehensive benefits for all staff members.
- Increasing efficiency of the office and managing personnel "to provide a more visible and effective presence across the county."
- Improving collaboration and communication between law enforcement agencies, court systems, county commissioners, and all our municipalities.
- Using the latest tools and equipment available to modernize the Sheriff's Office to stay compliant with the ever-changing field of law enforcement.
Community Development
I have spent the last 8 years developing relationships with public safety professionals, public officials, community organizations, social clubs, and the residents of Lawrence County. This will allow me to begin moving the Lawrence County Sheriff's Office forward as soon as I take office.
Many citizens of Lawrence County are unaware of the job function of the sheriff’s office. I will strive to add transparency to the sheriff’s office and inform the citizens of Lawrence County of the general duties performed by our sheriff’s office and dedicated deputies.
Constitutional Freedom
As Sheriff of Lawrence County, I will make your constitutional freedoms a top priority for the citizens of Lawrence County. As Sheriff, I will protect those constitutional rights and ensure you have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
School Safety Initiatives
Our schools in Lawrence County are home to our most vulnerable population, our children. The county teachers should be focused on teaching and our students on pursuing their dreams throughout their educational careers. My goal as your Sheriff is to create the safest environment possible for all our learning institutions. The only way to accomplish this goal is by working together as a community.
- Continue to push for more funding to ensure all of our schools have School Resource Officers.
- Implementation of the “See Something, Say Something” and “Safe2Say” campaigns with continuous emphasis on schools.
- Work with our school districts to enhance school safety technology, emergency planning, and collaboration on best practices.
Our law enforcement personnel will receive the most up to date training to ensure the proper response, should an emergency situation arise.