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Retired Sheriff, Richard Stephens has spent a lifetime serving the people of the communities he lives and works within. Not known for shying away from challenges, Richard has filled numerous roles throughout his thirty-year career in Law Enforcement including Detentions Officer, Shift Supervisor, Patrol, Investigations, Swat commander, Training. Mayor, Program Director, County Sheriff, Consultant, Academy Instructor, and Liaison. Richard obtained his master's degree in management and leadership in 2012 from Liberty University out of Lynchburg Virginia and has lead teams of men and woman through a wide variety of incidents including: The Columbine High School Shooting aftermath, Multiple natural disasters including floods, Ice storms, and tornados. Additionally, Richard, the father of three, has learned to view his experiences as a parent, and the lessons learned as steppingstones to overcoming obstacles and fully reaping the rewards of life.

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Influencing Action

          I remember, many years ago, learning about how our actions are important and many times influence the actions of others. I never really gave the concept much thought but centered myself on an ideal my parents consistently reiterated with me, the […]

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