Letter to the Editor

Vote wisely in sheriff election | April 30, letter

Bogart is the most qualified

I immediately thought the letter writer has an axe to grind or an alternative motive. It is true that Kim Bogart started his career at the Tampa Police Department. Mr. Bogart worked himself up through the ranks and served in dangerous positions risking his life to protect the public. During his 16 years at the Pasco County Sheriff's Office, he was recognized for his leadership qualities by being asked to serve in command level positions under two sheriffs.

Mr. Bogart has a bachelor and master's degree in business administration, along with being an award-winning, nationally recognized expert in corrections and law enforcement. Given the fact that the Sheriff's Office is an $86-million enterprise, I believe that Mr. Bogart has the qualifications and is prepared to lead the agency.

He is certainly more qualified than his primary opponent, who is only a probation officer and has never supervised anyone. In addition, the current sheriff only supervised seven people before being elected sheriff and he only has an associate's degree.

Darren Carpenter,

Spring Hill