SAN TAN VALLEY, AZ – On June 8th, Sheriff Mark Lamb, and other PCSO leaders, along with other Pinal County department representatives, including County Attorney Kent Volkmer, County Supervisor Pete Rios, County Supervisor Mike Goodman, District 8 Representative David Cook, Florence Police Chief Bruce Walls, Superior Police Chief Frank Alanis, Queen Creek Mayor Gail Barney, and others, sat down with Black and Hispanic Community leaders to discuss how we can improve service to all our residents.

The open forum meeting had no schedule, and was led by residents speaking from the heart. For nearly four hours, the group discussed the issues that have come between law enforcement and the community, and how we may begin to overcome those.

“We are proud of the strong relationships we have forged with our community members here in Pinal County. But we know that does not mean the work is done. We are taking this time in our American history to come together to ensure all our residents are always treated with dignity and respect,” said Sheriff Mark Lamb. “I feel everyone who was a part of this meeting walked away with a better understanding of the struggles and obstacles our neighbors and our law enforcement deal with every day.”

But simply talking is not the end of our commitment to the people of Pinal County. We are taking their thoughts and recommendations to heart, and promise to use this information to make Pinal County an even better place to call home.

 

 

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