Get Ready to Explore with Allred for Sheriff

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My friends, my neighbors, and the people of Box Elder County:

Let me start by making one thing very clear. 

When I see a problem, I don’t walk away from it. I don’t look the other way. I don’t pretend it doesn’t exist.

I will fix it.

And that is exactly what I intend to do as your Sheriff.

I want to talk to you  about what I believe is wrong with our Sheriff’s Office—and, more importantly, what I believe we can do about it.

Because folks, we have incredible deputies. We have people with tremendous potential who want to serve their communities and make a difference.

But potential means nothing if leadership doesn’t allow our people to use it.

Right now, our Sheriff’s Office is too reactive.

We respond after something happens.

I believe we need to be proactive.

We need deputies who are out there looking for crime before they have to react to the crime. We need deputies who are making traffic stops, looking for impaired drivers, getting drugs off our streets, identifying dangerous people, and protecting our communities before someone becomes a victim.

And let me tell you something: This isn’t about statistics.

It’s about results.

I don’t care about making a spreadsheet look good.

I care about getting drugs off our streets, so our friends and family members can't overdose on them anymore. 

I care about getting child predators off our streets, before they prey on our children again.

I care about keeping violent offenders off the streets before they can do more harm to innocent people.

I care about making sure the families of Box Elder County can send their children to school, drive down our roads, and sleep in their homes knowing that their Sheriff’s Office is actively working to protect them.

That is what I believe law enforcement should be.

And that is the Sheriff’s Office I intend to build.

But changing an organization doesn’t happen overnight.

I’m asking for your patience because meaningful change takes time.

But I’m also asking you to hold me accountable.

Because if I tell you I’m going to make changes, I intend to make them.

For the past three years, I have been pushing our administration to be more proactive.

I have raised concerns. I have asked questions. I have asked for assistance in training. I have asked for our deputies to be given the tools they need to do their jobs effectively.

Too often, those concerns have fallen on deaf ears.

Let me give you an example.

I have a specialized tool at my disposal: my canine partner.

She is exceptional at what she does.

And yet, in the last three years, my own agency has called on her only three times to assist with drug detection.

Three times.

Other agencies in the county use her and call for her. For both drug detection and tracking

Why isn’t our own agency using the resources we already have?

The same goes for our other canine, Elvis.

These are tools that taxpayers have invested in. These are tools that can help keep drugs and dangerous criminals off our streets. Find those lost children and vulnerable adults that may have wandered away.

We should be using every legitimate resource available to us.

Another problem is training.

We have not had a single patrol staff meeting in six years where we can sit down together, talk about problems, talk about trends, talk about what our deputies are seeing in the field, and work together on solutions.

Six years.

And when it comes to active-shooter training, I have heard the argument that it is for SWAT.

Folks, let me ask you a question:

Who do you think is going to arrive first when an active shooter starts attacking innocent people?

SWAT?

No.

It’s going to be the patrol deputy.

The deputy who is already out there.

The deputy who is closest to the scene.

That deputy may have to make the most important decision of their career in the first few minutes.

We owe those deputies the best training we can give them.

We train school guardians to clear hallways and classrooms.

We should absolutely do that.

But we also need to make sure our own patrol deputies have the training and confidence to respond when our communities need them most.

Other agencies have even offered to provide training opportunities to our patrol deputies.

We need to take full advantage of opportunities for additional training. Regardless of where an incident occurs, we can expect agencies from across the county to respond. It is essential that we train together so that we are familiar with one another’s capabilities, procedures, and expectations, allowing us to operate effectively as a unified team during an incident.

I have discussed these concerns with several Fire and Police Chiefs throughout the county, and we share the same perspective on the importance of coordinated training. Conducting multi-agency training exercises will not only strengthen our working relationships and improve interagency coordination, but will also enhance overall operational safety and build stronger relationships within the communities we serve.

Because training saves lives.

Preparation saves lives.

And leadership means making sure our people are prepared before the crisis happens—not after.

Now, some people may ask:

“Mike, why don’t you have support from everyone in your own agency?”

Let me be clear.

I have tremendous respect for many of the deputies I work with, and I am fortunate to have strong support from colleagues within the office. I also greatly appreciate the support I have received from surrounding agencies. 

But I also understand something.

Change is uncomfortable.

When you raise the standards, people who are comfortable with the status quo may not like it.

When you say deputies need to be proactive, that means some people are going to have to work harder.

When you say we need more traffic enforcement, more drug enforcement, more training, more accountability, and better service to the public, that means we have to change the way we operate.

And I am willing to make that change.

Because this isn't about making employees comfortable.

It's about protecting the people who pay our salaries.

You.

The taxpayers.

The families.

The children.

The people of Box Elder County.

You deserve a Sheriff’s Office that works for you. 

You deserve deputies who are supported by their leadership.

You deserve deputies who are trained, equipped, and empowered to do their jobs. This goes for every division at the Sheriffs Office Patrol, Corrections, Courts, Civil, Search & Rescue 

You deserve a Sheriff who is willing to stand up, fight for you, and advocate for the men and women who serve as our deputies. I will work alongside our deputies, support them, and ensure they have the leadership and resources they need to serve our community effectively. 

I am that person.

I’m not running for Sheriff because I want a title.

I’m not running because I want a fancy office.

And I’m certainly not running because I want to sit back and watch the status quo continue.

I’m running because I believe Box Elder County deserves better.

I believe our deputies deserve better.

And I believe our communities deserve the very best law enforcement agency we can build.

I will work with other sheriffs.

I will work with our legislators.

I will work with our communities.

And I will fight to change laws when those laws create loopholes that make it harder to protect our citizens.

I will bring accountability back to the Sheriff’s Office.

I will bring training back.

I will bring proactive policing back.

I will bring community policing back

I will build and create community events, informational workshops to help protect our citizens against fraud and cyber crimes. 

And, if necessary, I will clean the house.

Not out of spite.

Not out of anger.

But because leadership sometimes requires difficult decisions, and yes I can make those difficult decisions.

The days of hiding in the middle, flying under the radar, and simply trying not to stand out are over.

If you put on that uniform, I expect you to serve.

I expect you to be professional.

I expect you to be proactive.

And I expect you to remember who you work for.

You work for the people.

We should always be looking for ways to become better.

Because public safety is too important.

Our children are too important.

Our communities are too important.

And the people of Box Elder County deserve better than complacency.

I’m putting together a team of people who believe in accountability, integrity, service, and results.

Together, we can fix the problems.

Together, we can rebuild the standards.

Together, we can create a Sheriff’s Office that our deputies are proud to serve in and that our citizens are proud to call their own.

Together we can build “Unity in the Community”

I owe this county everything for the support you have given me.

And I will not let you down.

Box Elder County deserves the best damn Sheriff’s Office in the nation.

That’s what I’m fighting for.

That’s why I’m running.

And if you’re ready for change, I’m asking you to stand with me.

Buckle up, folks. The ride is about to begin.   I’m Mike Allred, I want to earn your vote to be your next Sheriff of Box Elder County.

God bless you, God bless our deputies, and God bless Box Elder County.

Once a month, I'd like to open the doors and sit down with the people I serve. No formal agenda, no prepared speeches—just an opportunity for you to ask questions, share concerns, and have an honest conversation with your Sheriff.

My goal is simple: listen, communicate, and build trust through transparency.

These informal community forums would give residents an opportunity to bring their questions directly to me and help shape the conversations that matter most in our communities. This is about building relationships and ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to be heard.

I would like to hear your thoughts on this.  Do you think that this would be beneficial? 

One year ago, our communities of Tremonton, Garland and Box Elder County were changed forever.

We lost two men who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting the citizens they had sworn to defend: Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada.

Today, we remember them—not only with sorrow, but with gratitude, honor, and pride.

We remember their courage.
We remember their service.
We remember their families, their brothers and sisters in law enforcement, and everyone whose lives they touched.

But as we mark this one-year anniversary, let us also remember something else: we remember how we came together.

When tragedy struck, the people of Tremonton, Garland, and surrounding communities stood shoulder to shoulder. We mourned together. We prayed together. We supported one another. We placed our differences aside and reminded ourselves of what truly matters.

For a moment, there were no divisions among us. There was simply a community grieving for two of its own.

That is the legacy we must carry forward.

Let us not allow the passage of time to weaken the bond that was forged in our grief. Let us take what we learned during that difficult time and turn it into something powerful.

Let us choose compassion over division.
Let us choose service over self-interest.
Let us choose unity over disagreement.
Let us look after our neighbors and stand beside those who need us.

And let us be a beacon of hope.

Across our country, communities are searching for examples of how to come together in difficult times. Let Tremonton and Garland be that example.

Let our community show the nation what is possible when people refuse to let tragedy divide them—when instead, tragedy reminds us that we need one another.

We cannot bring Sgt. Sorensen and Officer Estrada back. But we can honor their sacrifice by the way we live.

We can honor them by supporting their families.

We can honor them by standing behind the men and women who continue to put on the badge and walk toward danger.

We can honor them by serving our neighbors, loving our communities, and refusing to forget.

One year later, their names still matter.

Their sacrifice still matters.

And the way we came together still matters.

So today, let us remember Sgt. Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada with more than a moment of silence. Let us remember them through a lifetime of action.

Let us stand together.

Let us care for one another.

Let us protect the spirit of community that emerged from our darkest hour.

And when the country looks to us, let it see a community that understands that we are stronger together than we could ever be apart.

May we never forget the men who gave everything for us.

May we never forget the families who gave so much.

And may we never forget what we discovered about ourselves one year ago:

When one of us hurts, we all stand together.

When one of us falls, we lift one another up.

And when darkness comes, we become the light.

For Sgt. Lee Sorensen.
For Officer Eric Estrada.
For their families.
For our law enforcement officers.
For Tremonton.
For Garland.

We remember. We honor. We stand together.

And together, we will be a beacon of hope—not only for our community, but for our state, our nation, and generations to come.

May their sacrifice never be forgotten.

I am both proud and humbled at the Republican Primary Election results.  I do not take this lightly and am honored to be the Box Elder County Republican Nominee for Box Elder County Sheriff.   My goal is the same: Protect our community, our Deputies, protect our way of life, and bring “unity to the community.”  

I have had several conversations with citizens and leaders of this county and I look forward to continuing having those conversations, working together to bring about unity and hope for the future.  The citizens of this county are my first priority.  The constitution makes it very clear as it starts it “We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity.” 

I would like to take a moment and thank my wife, my children and my two grandchildren for their patience and sacrifice as I have spent many hours away from home.  I would also like to thank the Box Elder County Republican Party for their support and trust.  

As I look to the future there will be several events that I will be attending and would like to invite everyone to attend, I will be posting dates soon. If you have questions please reach out to me on my web page. allred4sheriff.com  There is a section where you can send an email.  I will do my best to get back to you in a timely manner.  I am also working on some updates to my web page that will be available shortly.  

God bless you, and may God bless Box Elder County!

Thank You,

Mike Allred 

Republican Nominee Box Elder County Sheriff 

Qualifications

I have worked in Law Enforcement for 6 years. I have completed 1512 hours of Law Enforcement related training. I began my career working with search and rescue for 6 years. I was then hired to work in the jail, where I gained a strong understanding of day-to-day operations. I later transferred to patrol, where I have spent the past five years. During this time, I have seen what works and what does not. I have been very proactive while on patrol and have served as a K9 handler for nearly three years having my K9 Handler Certificate as well as K9 Tracking Certificate.   During this time, K9 Azula and I have become a strong team. We will continue working together to remove drugs from the community, tracking missing persons and suspects and plan on participating in various K9 demonstrations at local schools. 

I am certified as a Field Training Officer (FTO) from the National Association of Field Training Officers. I have assisted in training several deputies currently serving our community. In addition to being a mentor, I am a senior deputy who consistently strives for ways to support fellow teammates and help them succeed. I have completed training and I received certificates in FEMA Incident Command IS100, IS200, IS700, IS800 and ICS300. I am certified by Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) and received my Mid-level Management Certificate, consisting of Employee Accountability, Leadership, Brain Science & Mental Resilience in Law enforcement, and Leadership in Law Enforcement.  I bring a great deal to the table, including 48 years of life experience and a strong commitment to serving this community.

1. Communication
I will work on implementing weekly administrative meetings to ensure any issues are discussed and addressed in a timely manner. I will  also work on holding monthly briefings with the Patrol and Corrections staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and information to successfully perform their duties. I will meet individually with each deputy to get to know them on a personal level. This will allow them to convey any issues they may be experiencing without fear of retaliation, helping to build trust and foster a strong team atmosphere.

2. Accountability
Accountability is very important to me because the citizens of Box Elder County need to know that they can trust the Sheriff’s Office to protect your Constitutional Rights. Your right to bear arms, your right to be free from unreasonable searches and seizures.  I will work to establish clear expectations and standards for the job, you citizens of Box Elder County deserve to know their tax dollars are being used wisely and not wasted on underperformance. I will work on timely decision-making and the implementation of ideas to better streamline office operations and balance workloads.

3. Community Presence
I believe the Sheriff and Chief Deputy should be actively engaged in the community by attending and speaking at events, participating in City Council meetings on a monthly basis, and gathering and sharing information with the communities we serve. This engagement helps build trust and promotes “Unity in the Community.” I will not always have all of the answers, and that is why building a greater trust within the community and being present for them, because I have no doubt that the community members have a lot of great ideas and solutions-and I want to hear them.   

Thank you,

Mike Allred
For Sheriff of Box Elder County 

Mike Allred Sheriff 

Box Elder County

Community Presence
I believe the Sheriff and Chief Deputy should be actively engaged in the community by attending and speaking at events, participating in City Council meetings on a monthly basis, and gathering and sharing information with the communities we serve. This engagement helps build trust and promotes “Unity in the Community.” I will not always have all of the answers, and that is why building a greater trust within the community and being present for them, because I have no doubt that the community members have a lot of great ideas and solutions-and I want to hear them.   

Email allred4sheriff@gmail.com

• Leadership
• Integrity
• Results focused
• Community oriented 

Communication

I will work on strengthening communication between the sheriff and the citizens as I feel that communication with the citizens is so important.  I will work on implementing weekly administrative meetings to ensure any issues are discussed and addressed in a timely manner. I will  also work on holding monthly briefings with the Patrol and Corrections staff to ensure they have the necessary tools and information to successfully perform their duties. I will meet individually with each deputy to get to know them on a personal level. This will allow them to convey any issues they may be experiencing without fear of retaliation, helping to build trust and foster a strong team atmosphere.

Accountability
Accountability is very important to me because the citizens of Box Elder County need to know that they can trust the Sheriff’s Office to protect your Constitutional Rights. I will work to establish clear expectations and standards for the job, you citizens of Box Elder County deserve to know their tax dollars are being used wisely and not wasted on underperformance.