Sheriff Butler highlights community policing and departmental achievements at campaign dinner

On Easter weekend, an army of supporters gathered to officially kick off Sheriff Mark Butler’s Re-election campaign at the Shenandoah Valley Golf Club. The event was covered by the Royal Examiner and drew a diverse crowd from all corners of Warren County.

Sheriff Butler started the evening by reflecting on the accomplishments of his department over the last three years, highlighting the various technical improvements and new personnel he has hired while operating on the same budget as previous administrations. Throughout the night, the Sheriff emphasized the tenets of community policing and the importance of joining together as a community to offset crime.

He shared statistics showcasing the department’s progressive glide path and the many successes relevant to previous years, including the removal of illegal drugs from the streets and a more than 30 percent reduction in response times to calls. He also highlighted the department’s increase in traffic policing and coordination with federal agencies and neighboring county officials. All of this culminated in the most significant accomplishment of Sheriff Butler’s first term in office – Accreditation. In June, the Warren County Sheriff’s Department will drive to Wytheville to be recognized as an Accredited agency.

The Sheriff concluded his remarks by proudly announcing that the Warren County Sheriff’s Department is set to be the sole accredited agency in the county and is ranked 110 out of 340 in the state of Virginia, a notable achievement that they can all take pride in.

Watch Sheriff Butler’s remarks in this exclusive Royal Examiner video.