To the editor:
Siefker was honorably
discharged from the Marine Corps then started as a part-time Deputy.
Sixteen years ago, was promoted to rank of Sergeant. Two and a half
years ago assumed position of second in command, which is the Sheriff’s
right-hand man. In this position, Siefker assists with interviewing,
hiring; training staff; managing over a three million dollar budget; 80
employees and two K-9 dogs; a fleet of 25 vehicles; partake in various
meetings that affect the residents of OUR county; Coordinator of the
Ohio Traffic Safety Program; maintain property inventory, among other
duties; assume a variety of other roles. Some of them include being a
member of the Putnam County Opiate Task Force, one of the county’s first
A.L.I.C.E. Instructors, Commander of the Tactical Special Response
Team, member of the Underwater Search and Rescue Dive Team, Putnam
County Honor Guard, and Domestic Violence Task Force. I am also a
firearm’s instructor for the handgun, patrol rifle, and scoped rifles. I
have two Lifesaving Awards and was the recipient of the 2002
Achievement Award from the Ohio Police of Chief’s Association.
Outside
of the Sheriff’s Office, I am a CCW (Concealed Carry Weapon)
instructor; a second generation volunteer fireman with the Glandorf Fire
Department; a member of the Ottawa VFW, Ottawa Eagles, Knights of
Columbus, Leipsic Fishing & Hunting Association and a current
trustee with the Kalida Fish & Game. Siefker’s family is also a part
of Glandorf St. John’s Parish.
Being is part of, serving, and
getting to know the people of OUR community are very important to
Siefker. Siefker being a proud member of this county all of his life,
except for enlistment in the military, his whole life has been about
service, starting with our country and Siefker would like to continue as
your Sheriff. Please vote for Brian Siefker on November 8
Reid Thomas
Dupont