Sheriff's Office Updates Leadership Structure

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  The Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office announced updated leadership structureNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Mark Crider is the SheriffNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Joe Klundt is the UndersheriffNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Richard Schram leads the Operations Division as Chief“Operations Division Richard Schram, Chief Criminal Deputy Administrative Services Division Janey Gutierrez, Chief Civil Deputy”
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  Janey Gutierrez leads the Administrative Services Division as Chief“Administrative Services Division Janey Gutierrez, Chief Civil Deputy”
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  The office published its mission, vision, and core values“VisionThe Vision of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is to be amongst the finest law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington; one which consistently delivers the highest quality public service in an effort to make Walla Walla the safest county in the nation. MissionThe Mission of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office is to safeguard the lives, property, and rights of the people we serve; reduce the incidence and fear of crime; and to enhance public safety while working with our community to improve their quality of life. Our mandate is to do so with honor and integrity, while at all times conducting ourselves with the highest ethical standards to maintain the confidence of the public we serve. Core ValuesThe Walla Walla County Sheriff's Office recognize the seven-pointed star badge of our office which we are privileged to wear as a symbol of public trust. With the heptagram being an ancient traditional symbol for warding off evil, each point of our badge represents one of our seven Core Values: HONOR... LOYALTY... COURAGE... COMMITMENT... DUTY... FAIRNESS...”
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  The document includes a detailed explanation of the seven-pointed star badgeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The seven-pointed star badge represents values like Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, Courage, Commitment, Duty, and Fairness“HONOROur daily actions shall embody our Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Code of Ethics. INTEGRITYWe shall always do what is legally and morally right. We are honest and truthful in our words, and our actions shall match our words. Our integrity will build trust and confidence. Integrity is our moral defense against corruption. LOYALTYWe bear true faith and allegiance to the United States of America, the State of Washington, and the County of Walla Walla. We are loyal and faithful to our fellow law enforcement officers and the citizens we serve COURAGEWe shall have the personal courage to stand up for what is right. We will remain courageous and calm in the face of danger COMMITMENTWe are committed to our profession, the vision and mission of the Walla Walla County Sheriff’s Office, and an accountable partnership with our community. DUTYWe will fulfill our obligations with selfless service and reverence for the law. FAIRNESSWe will be courteous, just, and impartial in all of our interactions. We respect law and order and the individual. We will apply our knowledge and experience for the best advantage of all concerned. We will treat everyone with dignity and our decisions shall be made without personal favor.”
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  The document includes the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics“Law Enforcement Code of EthicsAs a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice. I will keep my private life unsullied as an example to all; maintain courageous calm in the face of danger, scorn or ridicule; develop self-restraint; and be constantly mindful of the welfare of others. Honest in thought and deed in both my personal and official life, I will be exemplary in obeying the laws of the land and the regulations of my office. Whatever I see or hear of a confidential nature or that is confided to me in my official capacity will be kept ever secret unless revelation is necessary in the performance of my duty. I will never act officiously or permit personal feelings, prejudices, animosities or friendships to influence my decisions. With no compromise for crime and with relentless prosecution of criminals, I will enforce the law courteously an”
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  The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics emphasizes service to the community“As a Law Enforcement Officer, my fundamental duty is to serve mankind; to safeguard lives and property; to protect the innocent against deception, the weak against oppression or intimidation, and the peaceful against violence or disorder; and to respect the Constitutional rights of all persons to liberty, equality and justice.”
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  The Law Enforcement Code of Ethics emphasizes adherence to ethical standards“HONOROur daily actions shall embody our Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Code of Ethics.”