Duane L. Hadley for Sheriff, 206 E. Cedar Street/P. O. 1066, Standish, MI (2025)

08/06/2024

Over these past few months, I've appreciated all the support. The hopeful comments, the shares, the likes, all of it is appreciated. But now I need your vote!

Please, take the time to vote in today's Republican primary election. With your help, we can bring modern resources and effective leadership to the Arenac County Sheriff's Department. Please take a moment to vote today. Every vote really does count!

08/05/2024

Vote Hadley for Arenac County Sheriff on your Republican ballot this Tuesday. I don't shy away from the tough questions. I will always be transparent, and always accountable to YOU.

07/30/2024

This is my interview with WKJC. It will air later this week. You get to hear it early! Listen below to learn more about my campaign and what I want to bring to Arenac County as Sheriff.

I love Arenac County. I want to make sure we stay protected and there are some critical tools that we lack, but more important today than ever before.

07/29/2024

Let's set the record straight. Body Cameras and Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) are essential tools in modern policing that the Arenac County Sheriff's Department DOES NOT HAVE.

They are critical to officer and public safety, and they cost local taxpayers next to nothing. I know what my opponent and his supporters say, but they are lying to you.

The U.S. Department of Justice provides grants through its COPS program and community policing operations for both body cameras and MDTs. Several private grants, such as those from Motorola, are also accessible to local police departments.

Consider this: every surrounding department, including local ones like Au Gres, already utilizes these vital tools. Iosco County Sheriff Scott D. Frank, who endorses my campaign, confirms that Iosco's upgrades were fully funded by state and federal grants.

As equipment ages and upgrades are needed, additional grants are available. The funds are ongoing. The only cost to the department is around $500 a year for cloud storage to keep the body camera footage secure.

Simply put, the resources are there.

While I deeply respect Sheriff Mosciski, I am fed up with the misinformation. Anyone who thinks Arenac County doesn't need these tools should stand up and make that case to the voters. Let them decide. But treating these grants like Big Foot is ridiculous.

These grants exist. They are available. And it's time for Arenac County to take advantage of them to better protect our community.

07/23/2024

Time for a Change in Arenac County

For nearly 50 years, Jim Mosciski has been with the Arenac County Sheriff's Department. He's been the Sheriff for more than 30 years altogether. That's a long time to serve — and I truly respect his service.

What else happened 30 years ago? Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) became standard equipment in police vehicles. Then 15 years ago, Body Cameras became standard equipment for police officers.

Now days, both are standard equipment for modern law enforcement, and every surrounding county utilizes these tools. They protect cops, improve efficiency, and help get criminals off the streets.

But Arenac County does not have them. Why? Because Jim Mosciski does not want them.

He's a man out of time, wildly out of touch with the modern tactics and tools that today's law enforcement needs. He runs the Sheriff's Department like we live in 1974.

I'm running for Sheriff because I understand the importance of adapting to new challenges and technologies. I'm committed to implementing body cameras and Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs) to enhance officer and community safety, and to ensure accountability.

Arenac County deserves this protection. Our deputies deserve this protection. Your family deserves this protection.

Sheriff Mosciski is a good guy. He's just out of touch.

We live in a strange world today where cops are a target for criminals and lawyers. That's why we need to modernize our Sheriff's Department, to keep us protected. We also need to think about retention and recruitment. Having the right tools to protect our deputies makes this easier.

I want to earn your trust, and your vote this August 6th in the Republican primary.

07/17/2024

For too long, our Sheriff's Department has lagged behind in adopting modern technology that is crucial for the safety and efficiency of our officers and our community.

I am humbly asking for your trust and your vote so I can bring these common sense upgrades to our department, to better protect you, your family, and our heroic officers.

As Sheriff, I will make sure each deputy is equipped with a body camera. This not only protects our officers but also safeguards our community from unnecessary lawsuits, fostering transparency and trust. Body cameras will provide an objective record of interactions, ensuring accountability and enhancing public confidence in our Sheriff's Department.

I will also modernize our patrol vehicles by equipping them with Mobile Data Terminals (MDTs). These computers have been in common use by police departments all over for the last 30 years. They significantly enhance officer safety by broadcasting their location to other officers, ensuring rapid response and coordination in emergencies. With MDTs, our deputies will have real-time access to critical information, improving their ability to serve and protect Arenac County.

And I will bring these upgrades AT NO COST to local taxpayers.

NEW IDEAS & FRESH PERSPECTIVES

Sheriff Jim Mosciski is a good man who has served our community for almost 50 years. I respect and thank him for his dedication. But I believe it's time for our department to start using new technology to make the Arenac County Sheriff's Department safer, more efficient, and more transparent.

If you want to keep Arenac County safe and protected for years to come, please join me in supporting these common sense upgrades, and please consider casting YOUR VOTE for me, Duane Hadley, in the August 6th Republican Primary.

I will not let you down.

God bless.

07/16/2024

We had a great turnout on Saturday for the Duane Hadley for Sheriff Meet & Greet Event with local Republicans.

Several local Republicans spoke at this event, including State Representative Mike Hoadley, Arenac County Drain Commissioner Larry Davis, and my opponent, Sheriff Jim Mosciski.

I welcomed Jim to share his ideas and campaign information. He was very gracious, and we even shared a few laughs together. We get along well. We just have some honest disagreements about the best way to run a Sheriff's Department in today's world. That's what this election is about.

I want to thank everyone who came out. It was a very successful event, and I appreciate the other candidates, including my opponent, for speaking and sharing their vision for Arenac County.

Let's please keep our country, our community, and President Donald Trump's safety in our prayers.

07/14/2024

USA! USA! USA! God bless President Trump.

07/14/2024

Prayers for President Trump. Prayers for the man behind Trump who was shot and killed.

07/09/2024

Recently, I was sent a photograph showing an inmate from our county jail working on the roof of a private residence. I called it a blatant misuse of our resources, and I stated that it was illegal.

It is.

Using inmates in this manner poses a significant liability for the taxpayers of Arenac County. Non-violent inmates on work programs are strictly limited to public and non-profit grounds, but this instance clearly violates that policy.

If the inmate had been injured, the taxpayers of Arenac County would be responsible for covering his medical bills, as our insurance would not cover his medical expenses.

The Sheriff then accused me of running a “dirty campaign” and claimed it was a local church helping a family in “dire need.”

But the truth is, this house is and has been vacant for a long time. There is no family living in this residence.

For the record, I fully support assisting those in need. There are over a dozen agencies with the resources to help families with home repairs. These agencies can provide safe assistance by using licensed and insured contractors, without any liability to the taxpayers of Arenac County.

For months, I’ve talked about the lack of body cameras and MDTs in our police vehicles being an officer safety issue, as well as a liability for the taxpayers. This is yet another example of the current Sheriff making decisions without any regard for the taxpayers of Arenac County.

Jim Mosciski is a nice man, no doubt about it. But he is set in his ways, and continues to make poor decisions that put our officers, our community, and our taxpayers at risk.

We need to implement common sense changes and transparent policies that prioritize officer safety, community safety, and respect for the taxpayers of Arenac County.

Duane L. Hadley for Sheriff

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