Since taking office in January, the Union County Sheriff's Office has arrested over 50 suspects for drug offenses and filed over 105 charges in the Eighth Judicial Circuit. The message today solidifies this working relationship. Sheriff Whitehead stated that Union is a small county and we are fortunate to have our neighboring Sheriffs and Correctional professionals work with us on a routine basis. 'If one more person chooses drugs or one more person loses their life due to illegal drugs, then we have failed'.

Sheriff Whitehead commented that we must all work together to protect our citizens and our youth. This message follows Union County Sheriff's Office latest arrests and search warrants served today.

Sheriff Brad Whitehead spoke alongside other North Florida Sheriffs and elected officials in an effort to reinforce a message to citizens that his administration will strictly enforce Florida's drug control act. Union County Sheriff Brad Whitehead announces 'ZERO TOLERANCE' with other North Florida Sheriffs today in Lake Butler.

We will work hard to improve the quality of life for everyone by working together to make our streets, neighborhoods and schools safe.

Our actions will consistently be in the best interest of the public without bias or prejudice.

We shall treat each other and the public with dignity and respect while basing our decisions on what is best for the public and what is best for the office.

And we shall work together with the community to solve problems and form partnerships.

We shall safeguard the rights of everyone, regardless of who they are or what they represent.

We further recognize the importance of investing in the future of our community's children.

We recognize that our citizens entrust our employees, which we will always remember.

We shall demand of ourselves the highest standards of honesty and integrity.

We shall faithfully serve the people whose laws we enforce and that in so doing we will never violate the public's trust placed in our positions.

We shall provide quality law enforcement service to everyone in Union County with dedication, honor and commitment.

Our main mission is the protection of life and property of citizens in Union County and the operation of the County Jail. Thank you and I look forward to continuing to serve you and the needs of this county. I want to provide you with the best quality service and I urge you to visit our website often and invite your comments and vision. As we move forward into our future, please join me in making our pledge to do our part in building a foundation of commitment, honor, respect and unity across all lines. I also have seen the heartache when things affect our families without notice or boundaries of social economic status, race or creed. I am encouraged everyday knowing that each of us as teachers, leaders, mothers, fathers and business owners are working together to achieve success. I also understand that our youth remain the most valuable asset that will determine our future and quality of life. I understand the importance of public service, dedication and understanding the unique needs of our county. The place I grew up, Union County and our citizens have shaped my career and I am honored to serve as your Sheriff. The men and women of the Union County Sheriff's Office do not take this lightly and our mission will be to continually strive to be a community we can all be proud.

Our county remains rich in heritage and tradition as well as one of the lowest crime rated places in Florida. I enjoy being able to hear every concern that you have and I am committed to fulfilling the Office of the Sheriff with the citizens guidance in hopes that we continue to make Union County the safest place to live, work and raise our children. I am humbled everyday as I travel throughout the county and meet with our citizens. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Sheriff here in Union County. Please direct all public record requests Message from the Sheriff Public-records request, do NOT send electronic mail to thisĮntity. Not want your e-mail address released in response to a The Federal Information Relay Service at 1-80 forĮmail: Florida law, email addresses are public records. Users who needĪccessibility assistance can also contact us by phone through

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