Marcus Herbert's Priorities as Sheriff

  • Reduce Recidivism

    Nearly two-thirds of individuals released from jail are rearrested within three years. This initiative focuses on education, job training, treatment, and reentry support that address the root causes of repeat offenses, lowering crime rates while reducing long-term costs to taxpayers.

  • Mental Health Program

    Roughly one in five law enforcement calls involves a mental health component. This program expands partnerships with mental health providers and crisis services to reduce unnecessary jail bookings, improve response times, and connect individuals to treatment instead of incarceration when appropriate.

  • Drug Treatment Program

    Create a program that focuses on treatment-based alternatives, coordination with courts and providers, and recovery support that reduces repeat offenses and lowers long-term incarceration costs.

  • Officer Wellness and Support

    Law enforcement officers experience significantly higher rates of stress, burnout, and suicide than the general population. This initiative prioritizes mental health resources, peer support, and proactive wellness programs to support deputies and maintain high-quality public service.

  • Crisis Intervention and De-escalation

    Crisis intervention and de-escalation training has been shown to reduce use-of-force incidents and injuries to both officers and civilians. This program emphasizes communication, decision-making, and scenario-based training to safely resolve volatile situations.

  • Juvenile Diversion Programs

    Youth who participate in diversion programs are far less likely to reoffend than those formally processed through the justice system. This approach focuses on accountability, education, and early intervention to keep young people out of the system and on a better path.