Phoenix, September 11, 2024–(Business Wire)–Maricopa County Sheriff candidate Tyler Kamp appeared with local NBC affiliate 12 News' Troy Hayden to discuss his qualifications for the job, share his vision and explain why Maricopa County can't go back.
When asked by Hayden why he was running and why voters should support him, Kamp responded, “I've always been someone who wants to serve a cause bigger than myself. I think the need is clear. We've seen the discrimination and human rights violations against people of color that have happened in the past that have cost the county nearly $300 million and counting. So I think we know we need a quality sheriff. I served with the Phoenix Police Department for over 20 years, more than half of that time investigating organized crime, criminal street gangs, homicides and unsolved homicides. I have 10 years of experience in leadership, public safety and leadership.”
Hayden asked about MCSO's staffing shortages and the infamous court orders that began during the Joe Arpaio-Jerry Sheridan administration.
Kamp revealed his plans for the future, highlighting his vision for the sheriff's office once it graduates from the court order: “I'm going to work with the Board of Supervisors to create a merit-based pay structure similar to other law enforcement agencies in the valley. I'm going to create a walk-in health clinic that meets their needs as well as ours.” [employees’] Not only are physical needs important, but mental needs are important too. We have to ensure justice for everyone. We have to keep politics out of public safety. When you talk to people across the county, they say they don't want to get politics involved because it can undermine public safety. And we have to make sure everyone knows that there is equal justice for everyone, no matter who they are or where they come from.”
About Tyler Kamp:
Tyler Kamp's 20+ year career in law enforcement has been characterized by an unwavering dedication to service, leadership and community involvement. His goal in running for Maricopa County Sheriff is to not only bring his extensive law enforcement and management experience to the job, but also to instill innovative practices, accountability, ethical leadership and a relentless pursuit of justice in the Sheriff's Office.
A fifth-generation Maricopa County resident, Tyler’s law enforcement background is deeply rooted in the community he hopes to serve. Kamp’s diverse experiences, ranging from local law enforcement and executive protection to international law enforcement development and humanitarian work, give him a unique perspective and skill set that is ideally suited for the role of Maricopa County Sheriff.
“Kamp not only brings a wealth of experience and innovation to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, but will ensure leadership based on integrity, accountability and a deep commitment to serving our community. Kamp's campaign team is the same one that ran Sheriff Penzone's campaign in 2020.”
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