Sean Peterson

• Revitalized agency foundation and restored community confidence through visible, servant-focused leadership.
• Redefined and embedded the department’s core values of P.R.I.D.E.—Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Duty, and Excellence—creating a framework of accountability, compassion, and teamwork.
• Built a strong team focused on retention, morale, training, and career growth; emphasized mental health and wellness as essential to readiness and performance.
• Implemented comprehensive policy reform aligned with DCJS and VLEPTSC standards to advance accreditation readiness.
• Expanded outreach through initiatives like Warsaw PD 411 to improve transparency and public communication.
• Secured grants and funding to modernize equipment, in-car video systems, and operational technology.
• Strengthened relationships with schools, civic organizations, and local businesses to advance the Town’s community partnership mission.
• Fostered collaboration with regional law enforcement partners through professionalism, resilience, and integrity.
• Developed and implemented strategic plans to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

• Serves as the senior enlisted advisor to the battalion commander, providing counsel on all soldier matters: morale, discipline, welfare, standards, readiness.
• Sets, enforces, and monitors standards of discipline, training, professional development, and soldier performance across companies and platoons.
• Oversees training programs, ensures units are operationally ready, and supports leader development (first sergeants, platoon sergeants) within the battalion.
• Acts as the Commander’s representative in matters of enlisted force management, retention, talent development, and unit climate.
• Manages welfare and professional development of large numbers of soldiers and families, ensuring the unit maintains high standards and readiness.
• Communicates the commander’s intent, vision, and policies throughout the battalion, and ensures subordinate leaders execute accordingly.

Served as the senior operations commander and sworn law enforcement executive responsible for all uniformed and investigative functions of the agency, including Patrol, Criminal Investigations, Animal Control, Reserve Deputies, and agency training and certification. Directed and coordinated daily operations for 40 sworn law enforcement officers, ensuring professionalism, accountability, and alignment with departmental standards and the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.

• Oversaw strategic planning, field operations, and budget execution exceeding $1.5 million annually, ensuring fiscal stewardship, operational readiness, and effective resource allocation.
• Developed and led the agency’s enhanced training team to maintain readiness, compliance, and officer safety above Commonwealth standards.
• Managed policy and general order updates, ensuring legal compliance, transparency, and consistent application of agency directives.
• Supervised personnel actions including performance evaluations, discipline, recruitment, and leave administration; promoted a positive, harassment-free, and professional work environment.
• Commanded agency response to major incidents, critical events, and special operations, providing on-scene leadership and tactical decision-making.
• Served as acting Sheriff in the Sheriff’s absence, ensuring continuity of command, community engagement, and organizational stability.
• Managed the agency fleet program, overseeing procurement, upfitting, and maintenance of 53 vehicles to sustain operational efficiency.
• Represented the Sheriff’s Office at County Board of Supervisors and community meetings, strengthening public trust through transparency and communication.
• Promoted inter-agency cooperation with regional and federal partners including the FBI, DEA, ATF, and Secret Service.
• Championed officer morale, retention, and professional development through mentorship and servant leadership, reinforcing a culture of integrity and excellence.