Geauga record. [volume] (Chardon, Geauga County, Ohio) 1952-1962, 1956-05-03
Reflect Sheriff
E. John Phelps
TO GEAUGA COUNTY VOTERS:

On my record of administration of my office as
sheriff of Geauga County, known as an efficient
one ask reelection to the office in the May Re-
publican primary.
| was appointed to fill an uneXpired term Dec.
II, 1851. | elected in 1852 for the term I am
serving
| established night patrol still functoning.
The office has five deputies covering 4l6 miles "a
hours day. Each deputy has one day off weekly.
Deputies are 12-hour shifts
Despite lack of funds for county operation, more
money which could buy more needed deputies and
equipment, the office has been run on an economical
basis, costing each person in the county 30 cents
and efficient service given to the public.
The office answers all complaints, no matter
how small and seeks to give the best service possi
BILE to the public, and this will continue.
The evil gambling, which brought notorety to
Geauga County for years, has been eliminated dur
ing my entire administration | have refused ucra.
tive offers to let it come back.
AS farther service to the public l have
ganzed senior and junior mounted posses, sub
ect to call if needed search OF terrain arises. Our
office cooperates with all Geauga County fire de-
partments, State Highway Patrol and police depart
mentS in adjoining counties.
So far this year we have investigated 2O9 accl-
dents and 1926 complaints, besides serving many civ
il papers from other counties and local courts
Where law enforcing agencies have only
criminal jurisdiction, the sherff's responsibility
goes much further and includes civil we'll.
His jurisdiction covers the entire county.
He is an officer of the courts, aids in drawing
prospective jurors, and by deputies, acting as court
officers is responsible for jures during court trials
and while they deli5erating on cases.
He and coroner visit the scene and investigate
violent and mysterious Deaths and he assists the
prosecutor and whenever an inquest is or
dered to determine the cause of DEATH If possible.
We show no partiality favortism, treating
everybody equal basis.
Grand juries, including the last, in their reports
have complimented the operation of the Geauga jail
and strict allegiance to court rules Tor Its conduct,
despite the handicap of crowded conditions.
Our office is open "a hours day. Any person
in Geauga County is privileged to come in for inpec
tion of the JAIL offices and operation Residents of
the county should know how this office is conducted
| have always been interested in young people
and continue to work with them as have with the
Road Ravens, newly formed organization of boys
who seek to cut down traffic accidents and viola
tionS. Il have served basketball official, and
coached high school teams in Burton and Middle
field.
am member of the Buckeye Sheriffs Assoc
iation, National Sheriffs Association, Ohio Magis-
trate's Association, State and Cuyahoga County Po
lice Chiefs Association Ohio Probation and Parole
Association, Newbury Grange, Geauga Township
Clerks and Trustees Association Geauga Kiwanis
Club Geauga Conservation Association, Geauga
Chamber of Commerce.
Our office on Investigations has unearthed
many crimes, notably the uncovering of cache for
stolen and sale of autos in the south part of the
county. Such Investigations will continue.
A vote for me will continue efficient admin
stration to which the public is entitled