LC CODE OF CONDUCT

IN NORTHWEST OHIO, LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE NAVARRE SIGNED A CODE OF CONDUCT WITH THE FARM LABOR ORGANIZING COMMITTEE TO INCREASE COMMUNITY TRUST IN THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE. HE HAS DONE THIS SUCCESSFULLY IN OTHER COMMUNITIES. 
IT OUTLINES EXPECTATIONS FOR DEPUTIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. SOME INCLUDE DEPUTIES MUST USE DE-ESCALATION TACTICS, AVOID EXCESSIVE FORCE AND WEAR BODY CAMERAS DURING STOPS. COMMUNITY MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO STAY CALM, KEEP HANDS VISIBLE AND DOCUMENT ENCOUNTERS WHEN POSSIBLE. LUCAS COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE NAVARRE IS NO STRANGER TO THIS KIND OF AGREEMENT.