BY SIERRA MARTIN
Increased growth and ensuring the Hays County Sheriff's Department can meet the county's demands in its traditional roles, support its role as a regional law enforcement partner, and build strong relationships with all areas. What is the most important issue facing residents and how would you address it?
Hays County Sheriff
If elected, what would be your top 3 priorities?
Build trust with the community, build a robust recruitment and retention plan for the Hays County Sheriff's Department, school safety, reduce crime through community engagement, and build a 5-year strategic plan that modernizes the sheriff's department to be able to respond to our fast- changing community.
Alex Villalobos Occupation & experience: Candidate did not respond before publication time. www.alexforsheriff.com
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The most pressing issue is maintaining public safety amid the fentanyl crisis and ensuring school security. I will focus on enhancing community policing, improving response strategies, and increasing educational efforts to combat drug abuse. By prioritizing these areas, we can create a safer environment for all residents.
If elected, my top three priorities will be: enhancing employee retention and recruitment to build a strong team, ensuring overall public safety through community-focused initiatives, and developing a robust school resource officer program to have a presence in every school across the county, safeguarding our children effectively.
Anthony Hipolito Occupation & experience: Deputy, Hays County Sheriff’s Office, 26 years of law enforcement, 23 of those years at the Austin Police Department www.hipolitoforsheriff.com
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