Jackson Police Chief Endorses Weber for Teton County Sheriff

Citing her deep roots in the community, years of public service and extensive law enforcement education and training, Jackson Chief of Police Todd Smith announced his support for Sergeant Michelle Weber in the race for Teton County Sheriff today.
 
“It’s obvious to me that Michelle Weber stands out as the person who has been out in our community the most trying to make it a better place, and has been working to enhance her knowledge of public service and leadership, so that she could one day be ready to run a law enforcement agency in our community,” said Chief Smith.
 
In announcing his endorsement, Chief Smith noted Weber’s extensive law enforcement and community service background which includes helping to create law enforcement job opportunities for local veterans; performing countless forensic interviews of children and women who are victims of sexual assault and abuse each year; serving 22 years in the United States Army Reserve; and working diligently to continue her education, having obtained both a bachelor’s in criminal justice, a master’s in leadership and management and most recently attending the FBI National Academy for law enforcement leaders in Quantico, Virginia.
 
“Our last two Sheriff’s, Bob Zimmer and Jim Whalen, both worked at the Jackson Police Department before becoming the Teton County Sheriff,” said Chief Smith. “I think most people in our community would agree that they are amongst the best Sheriff’s to ever hold the office, each having served honorably in the position, bringing new innovative ideas to the office that made it a more professional agency. I attribute much of their success to the fact that they came from an organization that values customer service, innovation, and professionalism.”
 
Chief Smith continued, “Michelle Weber comes from the same foundational background and would undoubtedly help to build upon her predecessor’s successes yet bring her own creativity and ideas to the office to make it a better place for those she serves. She is the candidate that has worked the hardest to be prepared for leadership at this level and would make an excellent Teton County Sheriff.”
 
Chief Smith has been serving as Chief of Police for the Town of Jackson since 2009. A full copy of Chief Smith’s endorsement can be found attached to this release.
 

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