Ricky Pollard for Shelby County Sheriff
Experienced Leadership. Community Trust. Accountable Law Enforcement.
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POLLARD FOR THE PEOPLE.
Vote Ricky Pollard for Shelby County Sheriff
ABOUT ME
Meet Sheriff Ricky Pollard
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Ricky Pollard is dedicated to building a safer, stronger, and more accountable Shelby County. With over 20 years serving our community and a lifelong commitment to public safety, Ricky’s leadership is rooted in experience, transparency, and genuine connection to the people of Shelby County.
Why Ricky Pollard?
· Experienced Leadership: Over two decades with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office, focused on reducing violent crime through enforcement and strategic partnerships.
· Jail Safety & Reform: Committed to increased staffing, enhanced training, and modernized mental health services in our county jail.
· Community Engagement: Regular town halls and open platforms for ongoing feedback ensure every resident’s voice is heard.
· Transparency & Accountability: Clear policies, public reporting, and consistent standards for both deputies and the public.
· Fiscal Responsibility: Responsible resource management, reducing lawsuit risks, and actively seeking state and federal funding for essential services.
Ricky’s Platform
· Target repeat violent offenders and illegal firearms to make neighborhoods safer.
· Strengthen partnerships with nonprofits for job training and education to reduce recidivism.
· Partner with licensed mental health facilities to provide on-site professional care for inmates.
· Recruit and retain deputies with competitive pay, expanded training, and better overtime management.
· Implement department-wide de-escalation policies and require regular, mandatory training for all deputies.
· Host public briefings and town halls for transparency and empowerment.
· Clear de-escalation policies and regular training for all deputies.
· Public reporting of use-of-force incidents, jail population data, and staffing levels.
· Consistent standards that protect both the public and deputies.Fiscal Responsibility
· Reduce lawsuit exposure through training, supervision, and thorough documentation.
· Improve overtime management and strategic staffing deployment.
· Pursue state and federal funding for mental health services, training, and jail modernization.
Community Trust
· Regular public briefings on crime trends, task force activity, and jail conditions.
· Engagement with neighborhoods most affected by violent crime.
· Collaboration with faith-based organizations, nonprofits, and victim service providers.
MISSION STATEMENT
To protect the people of Shelby County by reducing violent crime, supporting lawful and accountable enforcement at every level, operating a safe and constitutional jail, and leading the Sheriff’s Office with professionalism, transparency, and respect for the rule of law.
VISION STATEMENT
A safer Shelby County where violent crime is reduced, opportunity replaces cycles of poverty, deputies are properly trained and supported, the jail provides secure and professional care—including mental health services—and the law is enforced fairly and equally, with no one above it.
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