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Sheriff's Race: "the whole package" |
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February 27, 2016 |
February 23, 2016
To the Editor:
I started working side by side with Dave Kramer
in 1981 when I started as a patrol officer for
the Bonners Ferry Police Department (BFPD). Our
shifts were overlapping, so we spent a great
deal of time together. I came to rely on his
judgement and knowledge regularly. He always had
a great deal of common sense to make the right
decisions and the people skills to deliver them.
Dave had the ability to inject compassion when
situations become uncomfortable and challenging
for the victims. While I worked for BFPD, Dave
was always the go-to guy in the department when
we had a complicated case that needed extra
attention or expertise.
Several years later, I left BFPD for the Idaho
State Police. After a three year assignment in
Coeur d’Alene, I returned to Bonners Ferry as
the resident Trooper. Again, I worked very
closely with Dave of the BFPD, who was then
serving as Chief. I stayed in Bonners Ferry for
17 years, and later transferred to Pocatello and
then to Boise.
When Dave told me he was interested in running
for Sheriff, I couldn’t be more excited, and I
offered to assist him in his pursuit of the
office. I have absolutely no hesitation in
saying that I don’t think there is a better man
for the job and there is no one out there with
more integrity.
He has dedicated his life to law enforcement,
but that alone does not qualify him for Sheriff.
Dave has the leadership qualities and experience
to lead the Boundary County Sheriff’s office
into the future like no one else. He has already
proven his leadership skills with the BFPD.
My career has taken me throughout the state of
Idaho with many different assignments. I have
rubbed shoulders with some of the country’s best
cops. Dave has been and will always be at the
top of the list among the best.
I retired from ISP as a Captain in 2012 and
currently am a Police Chief in Southwest Idaho.
I am familiar with the difficulties that exist
as a department head. I know what great
leadership looks like. Dave Kramer is the whole
package. Boundary County would be incredibly
blessed to have Dave for Sheriff. I ask you to
make the best decision you could make for Law
Enforcement in your county. Support Dave Kramer
in this upcoming election.
Brian Zimmerman
Chief, Middleton, Idaho Police Department |
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