I, Brian N. Lamb, am seeking re-election as Sheriff of Lafayette County. The office of Sheriff is both an honor and great responsibility that I take seriously. I am sincerely thankful to have served as your Sheriff for the past 15 years. Serving Lafayette County in this capacity is what I love and what I am equipped to do. My commitment and dedication to the citizens of Lafayette County has strengthened throughout my career as we have faced some of the most difficult and trying times as well as great successes and improvements. I have the right experience, proven commitment, and leadership skills necessary to ensure the citizens of Lafayette County receive the best possible service and protection from their Sheriff.
After graduating from Florida State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Lively Criminal Justice Training Academy, I began my career at Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office in 1997 as a uniformed deputy and sergeant. From 2003-2008 I served as a Florida Highway Patrol Trooper. In 2008 I was elected as Sheriff and have continued serving in this capacity since. My duties include management of Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office, Lafayette County Detention Center, 911 Communications Center, and Lafayette County Emergency Management. I am continually learning and keeping up to date with current laws and best practices for the Sheriff's Office through my long-term involvement with the Florida Sheriff’s Association. I am currently serving on the Board of Directors for this organization. My extensive experience in all aspects of Lafayette County’s public services and valuable relationships with our people have given me deeper insight into how to best provide excellent law enforcement and effective help for our county. Working knowledge of Lafayette County and its citizens is imperative to effective law enforcement and public service.
As your Sheriff, I have demonstrated the ability to manage resources effectively, ensure the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Office operates efficiently and with the approved budget. The money constraints are tough, so I have become very resourceful with grants, state appropriations, and working with our state officials for funding allocations. We have obtained over $10,000,000 for much needed remodeling of our jail, Emergency Management Center, communications equipment, and new technology for our dispatch and deputies. I have been very fortunate to work with other agencies to obtain vehicles for our fleet at no charge to our county via interoffice exchange saving our taxpayers approximately $100,000 in the last year alone.
I have devoted over 25 years of my life to serving the citizens of Lafayette County and know of no better purpose. I humbly ask for your vote and support so that we can continue to build upon our solid foundation and move forward to meet the challenges ahead.
Political advertisement paid for and approved by Brian Lamb, Republican, for Lafayette County Sheriff.