Sheriff Robert W. Paschke
Sheriff Robert W. Paschke,
was appointed to the Sheriff's position in January 2008. Sheriff
Paschke is completing the term of retired Sheriff Terry D. Flewelling.
Sheriff Paschke joined the
Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office in March of 1979. During his
tenure with Presque Isle County, Sheriff Paschke's career has spanned
all aspects of the office, including Road Patrol, Communications -
Dispatch, Corrections - as an Officer and an administrator, D.A.R.E.
Officer, and 17 years as the Undersheriff.
Sheriff Paschke commands 29
dedicated sworn and civilian employees. In order to provide the
most accurate and fair services for the citizens of Presque Isle County,
Sheriff Paschke has successfully completed numerous Law Enforcement and
administrative courses and seminars. Sheriff Paschke oversees a
combined budget of over 1.3 million dollars.
An Active and supportive member
of the community, Sheriff Paschke has been involved in several area
organizations and events, such as the Rogers City Optimist, the Posen
Knights of Columbus, a member of the Wolverine Power Advisory Group,
D.A.R.E. Advisory Board, Presque Isle County TRIAD, and Relay for Life.
Sheriff Paschke and his wife of
30 years, Claudia, have 3 sons, Robert - living around the country
employed in the oil fields business, Mark - employed by Carmeuse -
Calcite Limestone Plant, Christopher, who is serving our country in the
U.S. Army.
Mission Statement
It is the Mission of the Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office;
To assist the people of Presque Isle County in our mutual desire for a safe and
secure community through our dedication in providing Correctional, Law
Enforcement, and related services at the highest possible standards, while
respecting the rights of all people.
Values Statement
In achieving our goals as members of the Presque Isle County Sheriff's Office,
we believe in;
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Treating the public and each other with sensitivity, respect and dignity.
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Personal and professional integrity.
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Training, education, and personal development which serves to achieve employee
professionalism.
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Tradition of team work as exemplified by the courage, strength and pride of
office members.
Code of Ethics of The Office of the Sheriff
As a constitutionally elected Sheriff, I recognize and accept that I am given a special trust and confidence by the citizens and employees whom I have been elected to serve, represent and manage. This trust and confidence is my bond to ensure that I shall behave and act accordingly to the highest personal and professional standards. In furtherance of this pledge, I will abide by the following Code of Ethics.
- I shall ensure that I and my employees, in the performance of our duties, will enforce and administer the law according to the standards of the U.S. Constitution and applicable State Constitutions and statutes so that equal protection of the law is guaranteed to everyone. To that end I shall not permit personal opinions, party affiliations, or consideration of the status of others to alter or lessen this standard of treatment of others.
- I shall establish, promulgate and enforce a set of standards of behavior of my employees which will govern the overall management and operation of the law enforcement functions, court related activities, and corrections operations of my agency.
- I shall not tolerate nor condone brutal or inhumane treatment of others by my employees nor shall I permit or condone inhumane or brutal treatment of inmates in my care and custody.
- I strictly adhere to standards of fairness and integrity in the conduct of campaigns for election and I shall conform to all applicable statutory standards of election financing and reporting so that the Office of the Sheriff is not harmed by the actions of myself or others.
- I shall routinely conduct or have conducted an internal and external audit of the public funds entrusted to my care and publish this information so that citizens can be informed about my stewardship of these funds.
- I shall follow the accepted principles of efficient and effective administration and management as the principle criteria for my judgments and decisions in the allocation of resources and services in law enforcement, court related and corrections functions of my Office.
- I shall hire and promote only those employees or others who are the very best candidates for a position according to accepted standards of objectivity and merit. I shall not permit other factors to influence hiring or promotion practices.
- I shall ensure that all employees are granted and receive relevant training supervision in the performance of their duties so that competent and excellent service is provided by the Office of the Sheriff.
- I shall ensure that during my tenure as Sheriff, I shall not use the Office of Sheriff for private gain.
- I accept and will adhere to this code of ethics. In so doing, I also accept responsibility for encouraging others in my profession to abide by this Code.
List of previous Presque Isle County Sheriffs
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