Elect John Pollinger for Sheriff of Flagler County

Candidate: John Pollinger
Position Sought: Sheriff, Flagler County, FL
Election Date: August 14, 2012
Party Affiliation: Republican
Website: www.JohnPollinger.com
Email: John [ at ] JohnPolliner.com

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About the Candidate:

John's interest in a law enforcement career began as a volunteer member of his community's First Aid and Rescue Squad. Through that community service experience, he became a law enforcement explorer, eventually serving as a volunteer auxiliary officer, special police officer and communications operator.

During a three-year enlistment in the United States Army, John attended a Leadership Academy, graduated first in his Military Police Academy and served as a Military Policeman and Investigator. He was recognized for integrating state motor vehicle laws on a Federal Army Base, implementing a fugitive search plan, receiving several decorations and commendations during his tour.

Graduating first in his academy class, John spent two years with a small municipal police department before joining the Middletown Police Department, his home town, as a patrolman.

After serving in the Patrol Division, John was selected by the chief of police to initiate a crime prevention program for his community. His crime prevention programs reduced burglaries by more than 50 percent over the years. During that time, John also received the District Award of Merit by the Boy Scouts of America as the Law Enforcement Explorer Advisor and was recognized by the courts for his innovative community service program for youthful offenders.

As a Sergeant, John created a crime suppression team the media dubbed, "The Sneaker Patrol". This rotating team of officers significantly reduced underage drinking and as a result, dramatically reduced vandalism and larcenies throughout the community. He later established "The Holiday Foot Patrol", assigning officers to shopping centers during the holiday season, which protected shoppers and their valuables.

Throughout his career and continuing as chief of police, Chief Pollinger implemented and engaged in innovative solutions to combat crime and deal with juvenile delinquency.

During his tenure as chief of police, he had the 3rd lowest crime rate in the United States of towns with a population of fifty to one hundred thousand residents.

His policy of notifying parents of juvenile traffic offenders, as well as the major enhancement of "Rude Awakening" was later recognized both locally and nationally by the International Association of Chiefs of Police and Parade Magazine.

He has been awarded two Meritorious Service Awards by Monmouth County Chiefs of Police, two Medals of Merit, The Life Saving Award, The Distinguished Service Award and The Combat Cross. Chief Pollinger was named Supervisor of the Year by the Middletown Township PBA, Valor Officer of the Year by the American Legion, and a Valor Award by the 200 Club. He also received The William H. Spurgeon Award, the highest recognition presented to adult Exploring leaders at both the local and national level for service in support of the Exploring program. Chief Pollinger was also honored for his support and work with Special Olympics and the Law Enforcement Torch Run.

During his tenure as chief, Middletown Township had the 3rd lowest crime rates in the America for towns of its size.

John moved to Palm Coast in 2008 and since then has established himself within the Flagler County community. He is an active member of a number of civic organizations, including the Flagler County Community Emergency Response Team Advisory Council, Grand Haven Community Emergency Response Team and the Flagler/Palm Coast Civic Association. John is also an active member of the Marine Corps League and member of Flagler County American Legion Post 115. He is also a member of Palm Coast Elks Lodge 2079 as well as a number of social clubs within the community. John also maintains an active involvement in a local foundation which benefits Flagler youth.

John and his wife Janet reside in Palm Coast.