About this episode

Kevin Burton-Crow discusses his candidacy for Thurston County Sheriff and his experiences in law enforcement and the military.

On the Record™: Running for Thurston County Sheriff | Kevin Burton-Crow Choosing a sheriff means deciding who will be trusted with protecting the public, leading law-enforcement professionals, safeguarding constitutional rights, and responding during some of the most difficult moments in people’s lives. I created On the Record™ because I believe those decisions deserve more than campaign advertisements, social media posts, political arguments, or carefully rehearsed talking points. I want candidates to have the time and space to explain their experience, priorities, leadership style, and plans directly to the voters they hope to serve. In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Burton-Crow, a candidate for Thurston County Sheriff. Kevin shares his experience serving 20 years in the United States Army and his work with the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office, which began when he volunteered as a reserve deputy in 2014. We also discuss his current work as a Special Victims Detective, his education in criminal justice and public administration, and the experiences that shaped his service-centered approach to leadership. Our conversation covers constitutional protections, interactions…

People in this episode

Host: Tony Taylor

Guest: Kevin Burton-Crow

Topics covered

• law enforcement
• sheriff election
• community policing
• leadership
• public safety
• criminal justice

Keywords

• sheriff
• Thurston County
• law enforcement
• community safety
• leadership style
• public administration
• criminal justice
• transparency
• recruitment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thurston County Sheriff’s Office

Places: Thurston County, United States

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