Thread: Sheriff Babeu named National Sherriff of the Year

by KTAR.com (June 20th, 2011 @ 3:14pm) Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu was named the 2011 National Sheriff of the Year Sunday by the National Sheriff's Association, according to a press release from the Pinal County Sheriff's Office.

"I'm very humbled by the recognition for the exemplary work of our staff, volunteers and the strong community support by the public," Babeu said in the press release.

Since his election in 2008, Babeu has become an oft-mentioned figure in the illegal immigration debate and worked on the development of the "10 Point Border Security Plan" with Sen. John McCain and Sen. Jon Kyl, the press release said.

A SWAT, Traffic and Narcotics Task Force was created under Babeu's administration. Wait times for deputy response was also cut to around seven minutes, the press release said.

Babeu is president of the Arizona Sheriff's Association.

The NSA has over 20,000 members representing over 3,000 elected sheriffs across the nation, the press release said.
http://ktar.com/category/local-news-art ... -the-Year/

Go Babeu!! Good news they gave this award to a pro-enforcement sheriff, though they'd probably never give it to Sheriff Arpaio, because of likely PC backlash.

(Though I've never fully forgiven Sheriff Babeu for appearing in a campaign ad for John Amnesty McCain's 2010 re-election. But I'm still glad he got this award.)

Congratulations Sheriff Babeu!

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Sheriff Paul Babeu Receives 2011 National Sheriff of the Year Award

Updated: Monday, 20 Jun 2011, 5:23 AM MST
Published : Monday, 20 Jun 2011, 5:23 AM MST



ST. LOUIS - It's an impressive honor for Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu - he was named the 2011 National Sheriff of the Year.

He was recognized Sunday night by the National Sheriffs Association in St. Louis.

Babeu received the award based on his efforts to improve public safety and crack down on illegal immigration.

“I'm very humbled by this recognition for the exemplary work of our staff, volunteers and the strong community support by the public. We will not let up, but strive for further agency improvements in an effort to best protect our families," said Babeu.

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