HomeMy WebLinkAboutSheriff Plan Support Ltr - Stateregon
John A. Kitzhaber, MD, Governor
January 14, 2015
Commissioner (Chair) Tony DeBone
Commissioner Tammy Baney
Commissioner Alan Unger
Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
1300 NW Wall St, Suite 200
Bend, Oregon 97701
Department of State Police
20355 Poe Sholes Dr., Suite 100
Bend, OR 97701-7938
(541) 388-6213
Fax: (541) 388-6241
Please accept this letter of support, for Deschutes County Sheriff Larry Blanton's
recommendation Captain Shane Nelson be awarded the position of Sheriff.
The Deschutes County Sheriff's Office enjoys the hard earned reputation as one of the most
progressive, accountable and professional law enforcement agencies in Oregon. As a police
executive that lives and works in Deschutes County, I can offer assurance the professionalism
of this agency is due, in large part, to the current leadership.
While I congratulate Sheriff Blanton on his well-earned retirement, I was pleased when he
announced his recommendation for successor. I have known Captain Shane Nelson personally
and professionally for over ten years and support his appointment as the next Deschutes
County Sheriff without reservation. Captain Nelson has the experience and credibility to
assume this important position, including both from a leadership and management perspective.
He is an excellent communicator, inspiring confidence and respect from members within and
outside his agency.
Captain Nelson would offer a seamless succession of leadership at the Deschutes County
Sheriff's Office, his current service in the agency executive staff will be invaluable during the
coming months of transition. While Sheriff Blanton's recommendation for Captain Nelson to
assume this position speaks volumes, I hope this letter also offers the intended support from the
Oregon State Police.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter of support, I would be happy to answer any
questions or offer similar support in a public forum.
Travis Hampton, Major
Oregon State Police
Field Operations Commander
(541) 633-2237
travis.hampton@state.or.us