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First and foremost, Sheriff Kramer said he would like to see the relationship between deputies and the community improve, as well as provide better education and direction for the current deputies. The Sheriff's Office plans to work better with the local tribe, the schools and the community. Sheriff Kramer said he also hopes to establish a Level I Reserve Unit, where volunteers in the community are trained and sworn in to assist officers when needed.
Sheriff Kramer was sworn into office January 9 by county commissioners, and since then he has worked to develop a volunteer support unit and a "Cold Case Investigation Team" comprised of several volunteer retired law enforcement agents.
He is also working on establishing a Crime Prevention Program to teach citizens of Boundary County how to protect themselves against crime. And for Sheriff Kramer, communication is key. He is working to implement better release of information during an emergencies so that misinformation is kept to a minimum.
Another thing Sheriff Kramer is maintaining is collaborative relationships among organizations who can be mutually beneficial to the needs of this community, which will save money for much needed supplies and replacements, i.e. new mattresses in the jail. Other beneficial collaborations include collaborations between border patrol, Tribal police, the U.S. Forest Service, Search and Rescue, and other groups so that all resources can be utilized effectively in the event of an emergency.
Members extend their thanks to Sheriff Kramer for taking the time to come talk to the Rotary about his plans for law enforcement in our community!
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