Hommes, a Republican, was first elected sheriff for a term starting in 1998. His opponent then was Joseph Java of Mineville, but this time no one else has announced for the position. Troop B. He also served in A and H troops. He was Essex County undersheriff for 2 years before running for sheriff when Robert LaVigne retired.
Kids are our future.
So one of my first acts was to start a DARE program in schools, which appears to very successful. The DARE program sends officers into schools to educate children about drug abuse. I m getting letters of support from school superintendents saying they like the program. Hommes created a new position of narcotics officer within the Sheriff s Department. We will continue to investigate the drug trade.