DOUG WOODS for Sheriff

DOUG WOODS for Sheriff This site is to support Doug Woods for Douglas County Sheriff in the 2020 election. Join us in support of our dedicated, experienced and visionary candidate.

Check this site for discussion and information. Curtis Barnhill Treasurer

08/05/2020

To everyone who supported me I want to say thank you. Things didn’t turn out like we hoped but hey that’s how it goes in Lawrence, KS.

I want to give a huge thank you to the following people

Julia Butler
Timothy Woods
Troy Squire TK
Kim Squire
Alison Boydston
Dana Lattin
Cheryl Haney
Jaclyn Hackathorn
Rob Coleman
Cole Cummins
Mark Kern

08/04/2020

I would like to take this opportunity to express my strong support for Doug Woods, for Sheriff.Having spent 26 plus years in law enforcement I am currently the Captain of Detectives with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office which borders Douglas County to the North. I attended the basic law enforcement academy hosted at the Lawrence Police Department in the spring of 1994 and lived in Lawrence for several years.
In all my time as a law enforcement officer the most valuable lesson that I have learned is that one officer can't do it on his/her own. It takes a team of people working towards a common goal in order to achieve a successful outcome. I am glad I have Doug Woods on my team of law enforcement professionals to count on.
I have had the opportunity to work with Doug Woods on numerous investigations throughout the past 25 years and without question have come to trust him as a resource, and sounding board to assist when cases are complex or require manpower or equipment that our smaller agency does not have access too.
Doug always makes himself available to assist. He does not ask why or look for credit. The only question I get out of Doug is "How can I help?" On more than one occasion I have been in the middle of a situation that we in law enforcement refer to as a "cluster" when my phone has rung and its Doug asking what he can do for me. I've often wondered how Doug is so well informed as to what the goings on in law enforcement are in the area, but in the end it doesn't matter. I'm just glad that he is there to offer his assistance.
I know that if Doug Woods is elected Sheriff of Douglas County that the citizens of Douglas County will be able to continue to look to their Sheriff's Office as a source of pride and that law enforcement in NE Kansas will be stronger as a whole because of the choice that the citizen's of Douglas County have made.
Kirk Vernon
Detective Captain
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Jefferson County Kansas

Doug Woods for Sheriff, Kansas law enforcement needs another strong leader! I have known Doug since 2016, when two of o...
08/03/2020

Doug Woods for Sheriff, Kansas law enforcement needs another strong leader!

I have known Doug since 2016, when two of our officers were shot and killed in the line of duty. After the first death, a commander from another jurisdiction asked me how I was doing and I told him, “I don’t have a clue.” He replied, “You guys are going to be okay. Tomorrow morning at 8am Doug Woods is going to arrive at your office and he will help you guys get through this.” In a daze I said, “Okay” and thanked him. At 8am the next morning Doug Woods arrived and he absolutely helped our Department through one of the most horrific incidents I have ever had to deal with, and then he did it a second time when we lost our second officer in the line of duty just 10 weeks later.

As Sheriff, Doug Woods will be passionate and carrying about the people he will serve. Doug Woods is a servant at heart and as Sheriff he will be a servant leader. He has been in law enforcement for over 30 years and will bring a plethora of experience to the Sheriff’s Office. Doug Woods is highly respected by leaders in Kansas law enforcement. Doug Woods for Sheriff is the clear choice!

08/03/2020

Douglas County Voters will be replacing, Sheriff Ken McGovern , who retired this year. I believe Doug Woods should be that replacement. Doug has dedicated 33 years to the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. During his tenure, Doug has served and supervised all divisions – Jail, Patrol, Drug Unit, Investigations, etc. Doug was the lead detective in the Thomas Murray (K-State professor) murder investigation.
I was a Deputy during the riots of the 60’s and 70’s, serving under the direction of Sheriff Rex Johnson. During these turbulent times, I know it is imperative to have a levelheaded leader who can direct the Sheriff’s Office, working in conjunction with members of the community and other law enforcement agencies. Doug has proven that ability by planning funeral services for fallen law enforcement officers across the state of Kansas.
I have known Doug personally his entire life and worked with him professionally. I know Doug is committed to all members of Douglas County and is the best choice to serve as our next Sheriff.

Marilyn Steele Malson
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Captain (Ret.)

Dear Douglas County Voters,I have spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement, and I am currently the Chief of Policein Gle...
08/02/2020

Dear Douglas County Voters,
I have spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement, and I am currently the Chief of Police
in Glenpool, Oklahoma. I served as a law enforcement officer in Douglas County for 25
years and I retired from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office in 2018 as the Undersheriff
over field operations. Prior to becoming Undersheriff, I spent 16 years with the
Lawrence Police Department and was a Captain assigned to the patrol division upon my
departure to join the Sheriff’s Office.
Throughout my career I have worked closely with Doug Woods and Troy Squire. I have
had the pleasure of working directly with them as peers and later in my career as their
supervisor. Doug and Troy are both very talented law enforcement officers with a drive
for excellence in their performance as leaders in their respective departments.
Throughout the years they have both been instrumental in the investigation and
prosecution of numerous high-profile cases and providing resolution and comfort to
victims and their families. Their knowledge, skill, and diligence has provided justice for
hundreds of crime victims and cemented their reputations as respected law
enforcement professionals.
Doug and Troy not only excel in their duties as law enforcement officers and as
department leaders, they also work hard at developing community relations. Doug and
Troy have participated in numerous events throughout Lawrence and Douglas County
which support community organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club and the
Ballard Center. Doug and Troy not only have a great work ethic, they also have a great
compassion for people. They understand the fragility of police and community relations
in today’s world and they strive to strengthen that bond through their daily interactions
and the expectations they have of those they supervise.
Doug and Troy are heavily ingrained in the Douglas County community and they have
the experience and commitment to lead the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office as the
Sheriff and Undersheriff. Their leadership is exactly what the Douglas County Sheriff’s
Office needs and the citizens of Douglas County deserve.
I gladly support Doug Woods for Sheriff and Troy Squire for Undersheriff of Douglas
County.

Jim Martin
Chief of Police
Glenpool Police Department
Glenpool Oklahoma

I am honored to write this letter of endorsement for Doug Woods for sheriff in Douglas County. As a police chief, I had...
08/01/2020

I am honored to write this letter of endorsement for Doug Woods for sheriff in Douglas County. As a police chief, I had the privilege to work with many quality leaders in law enforcement across the region and country who are focused on crucial issues facing their communities and our profession. Doug is one of those.
I believe he is well qualified to lead the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department now and into the future. He has demonstrated a collaborative community focus on improving services to those he serves and understands that law enforcement must continue to adapt to meet future needs and priorities.
Doug is compassionate and dedicated to members of his agency and the greater law enforcement community. He wants the best training and equipment for his deputies, so that they can provide the highest quality service to their community. He also has demonstrated his commitment to helping other law enforcement agencies in times of need. This includes assisting departments during some of the most difficult times when an officer or deputy is killed in the line of duty. Doug has provided his leadership and expertise to numerous agencies in this capacity.
I believe Doug’s extensive experience and demonstrated leadership have put him in the position to lead the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department into the future with great success.
Steve Menke – Chief of Police (Retired)
Olathe Police Department

07/31/2020

William C. Delaney

To Whom It May Concern:

I would like to take this opportunity to express my strong support for Doug Woods, for Sheriff of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office election in November 2020.
I have been in law enforcement for almost forty years in the State of Missouri and Kansas. Thirty-five of those years had been spent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. Because of my experience as first an agent and then, the Special Agent in Charge of the Overland Park, Kansas regional office I dealt with various local, state, and federal agencies. One of the most important things that I learned during this time period was that relationships with law enforcement was the key to doing the job and task of protecting the citizens of our communities and State. For all of us that worked in the field of law enforcement we all realized how we each needed the full cooperation of each other to full fill our sworn duties. It was extremely important that each agency maintained a positive working relationship to successfully do our jobs.
I have known Doug Woods for some 35 years having seen him growing up in the law enforcement community in various positions with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. I have worked with the various sheriff’s that have sat in the position of Sheriff since the days of Rex Johnson. All of the sheriff’s during that time have been instrumental in seeing that their agency was professional, competent, and worthy of holding the job of Sheriff of the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
My experience with Doug Woods was brought forth when I have seen him in action in the helping of many departments when those departments have suffered with the loss of one of their own. Doug Woods was a caring, competent, professional as he handled the job of coordinating the efforts of showing the respect to those that lost a fellow officer.
I think Doug will be another example of a caring, competent, professional in the job of Sheriff of Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.
I wish him all the best in his new endeavors.
Sincerely,
William C. Delaney
Retired-KBI

Thank you for your support Wrigley and Reese
07/31/2020

Thank you for your support Wrigley and Reese

07/31/2020

Thank you Kelli Baliff

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Lawrence, KS
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