Dear Citizens of Whiteside County:

I have known Kris Schmidt, candidate for Sheriff, for over 20 years.  He is a Military Veteran, [and a] highly-educated, trained, and devoted Law Enforcement Officer.  He has served this County for many years and is a man of integrity and honesty.  He works hard as a Patrol Sergeant to protect the citizens of this County and a person who thoroughly completes each task assigned.

Kris has grown in the Law Enforcement profession and is the most qualified to be the next Whiteside County Sheriff.

Kris is a Law Enforcement Officer that every other Police Officer can count on, and the citizens can do the same.

He is a leader and innovator.  Kris will meet the new challenges of Law Enforcement, as there are plenty.

He is compassionate [and] trustworthy and will be a Sheriff that will move the Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office forward.  He will ensure his Deputies and other employees will be highly trained to meet the problems faced in the future.

I endorse Kris Schmidt for Sheriff of Whiteside County.  Please vote for Kris Schmidt for Sheriff on November 6, 2018.

Thank you.

Larry VanDyke, Chief Deputy (Retired), Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office