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EXPERIENCE:

	16 years as a deputy sheriff prior to being elected to his first term
	Experience and training in budgeting
	Experience and training in collective bargaining and human resource management
	Served as interim emergency management coordinator
	Seven years as sheriff

EDUCATION:

	Graduate of Central Community High School in DeWitt
	Graduate of Clinton Community College with an associate’s degree in law enforcement
	Graduate of the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
	Graduate of the Rural Executive Management Institute
	Graduate of the National Sheriff’s Institute

“In my 23 years working in this organization I have learned the best law enforcement strategies and techniques both on the job and in the classroom,” Lincoln said.  “My past  have provided me with invaluable on-the-job leadership training and continued experience working with my staff to make the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office one of the premier agencies in the state.”

“As sheriff, I believe that our efforts to educate the vulnerable members of society in order to help them from becoming victims of crime is one of the most important things we do. We are not strictly a law enforcement agency, we are a service agency,” said Lincoln.

“The most pressing issue facing the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office involves the status of the Jail,” said Lincoln.  “This is an issue that concerns all taxpayers of Clinton County.  Because it is of such concern I look forward to facilitating public discussion and input.  I have already begun the process of jail evaluation by consulting the National Institute of Corrections, free of charge to the taxpayers.  This will be the biggest issue of my next term, and I believe I have the experience and vision to tackle the problems we face.”

“During the financially challenging times Clinton County has experienced since 2000, I have demonstrated professional, tested and proven leadership, even in times when the budget was tight.”  Lincoln said. “I will continue providing quality law enforcement to Clinton County, regardless of any circumstance the county may be in.”

“According to the National Sheriff’s Institute, it takes a new sheriff five to seven years to get key people into key positions within the agency. I have achieved this goal and we have a shared vision of the direction I have charted for the sheriff’s office,” said Lincoln.