WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF THANKFUL FOR SUPPORT

  

Washington County Sheriff Otto Hanak issued a press release today talking about the changes he has seen in law enforcement in the past 8 years that he has been sheriff.  He says in the release: “It astounds me to hear that some ‘highly educated professionals’ believe law enforcement is not necessary and that the country is better off without us.”  Hanak argues that law enforcement is vital for a functioning society.  He says that this community is overwhelmingly supportive of law enforcement, and for that he is eternally grateful.

Full Press Release:

After completing my 8th year as the Sheriff of Washington County and my 24th year of providing law enforcement services to Washington County specifically, I have seen changes nationwide that concern me a great deal. These changes range from ‘robo calls’ that no one seems to be able to stop or control, to the nuisance scam artists that prey on our elderly and our unsuspecting citizen.  It also includes a local level of defrauding that I am seeing rise in frequency and in ‘believability.’  I strongly encourage you to not only beware, but also verify any services that you may be considering as you have never done before, because these are strange new times.  I believe that a large part of my range of responsibilities is for our office to do all it can to maintain law and order while also protecting our elderly, our children, and our mentally challenged.

Here in Washington County, Texas, we all agree that should law enforcement in general fail, society as a whole is in grave danger.  It astounds me to hear that some ‘highly educated professionals’ believe law enforcement is not necessary and that the country is better off without us.  In order to have the freedoms, opportunities, and balance required to thrive, there must be law and order nationwide.  I would be irresponsible if I failed to note that we must also protect our Constitutional rights that absolutely include the 2nd amendment.

In this county, we have such strong, overwhelming community support and for that, I am truly grateful and honored to be your Sheriff.  Those of us that have worn the uniform, whether that includes police, fire or emergency medical professionals, know and understand the sacrifices, duties, and responsibilities that come with the job.  Regardless of missing special holidays and family days, dealing with the hectic shift work, and even the uncertainty and extreme danger in ‘routine’ traffic stops, we have and will continue to move forward with dignity and professionalism.  There continues to be a few of those in our midst that hate what we stand for and promote, but there has always been and will always be, the battle between good and evil.

I must commend all of our citizens for the overwhelming support shown to those in uniform, especially over the past few uncertain years.  I respectfully ask that you all continue to do so while praying diligently for our nation and its citizens.