Larry Ashley is Qualified and Proven
Larry Ashley has the experience, education and local insight essential for improving public safety in Okaloosa County.
CUTTING COSTS
Since being named Chief Deputy by Interim Sheriff Edward Spooner, Larry Ashley has been instrumental in increasing efficiency, cutting costs and saving taxpayer dollars. Working together, Larry and Sheriff Spooner have already reduced the Sheriff’s Office budget by $2 million without compromising public safety. As our sheriff, Larry Ashley will continue to find ways to cut waste and stretch taxpayer dollars while delivering a high level of public safety.
ENDING CORRUPTION
Called a “true hero of Florida” by Senate President Jeff Atwater, Larry Ashley has been awarded the Senate Medal of Excellence, the legislature’s highest award for service to the people of Florida. Larry received the prestigious honor for exposing the corruption that pervaded the former sheriff’s high command. As our sheriff, Larry will focus on ethics and professionalism at all levels within the department.
IMPROVING STANDARDS
Larry Ashley is taking the steps necessary to ensure our Sheriff’s office meets and maintains the highest professional standards, including accreditation and outside oversight. As our sheriff, Larry will expand training opportunities and increase formal education levels for deputies, bringing us an even higher level of public safety and service.
INCREASING EFFICIENCY
As Chief Deputy, Larry Ashley is reorganizing and streamlining our Sheriff’s Office. As our sheriff, Larry will continue to improve organization and effectiveness while increasing transparency, accountability and accessibility within the department.
20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE WITH THE OKALOOSA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS
Recipient of Senate Medal of Excellence, the legislature’s highest award for service to the people of Florida, 2009 Awarded numerous law enforcement Distinguished Service Awards for work on various investigations dealing with such things as homicide, narcotics, schemes to defraud and computer crimes Officer of the Year Nominee, 1994
Our grandparents were right when they said there is no substitute for experience. With 20 years of experience in most departments and divisions within the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office, Larry Ashley has the firsthand insight and knowledge that is essential for improving public safety, streamlining operations and cutting the budget.
- Chief Deputy of Sheriff’s Office Operations, 2009-present
- Major and Director of Finance and Administration, 2009
- Major and Director of Field Services Division, 2008-2009
- Major and Director of Support Services Division, 2007-2008
- Major and Director of Criminal Investigations Division, 2004-2007
- Captain of Field Services, 2001-2004
- Criminal Investigations Division, 1995-2001
- K-9/Street Crimes Division, 1991-1995
- Uniformed Patrol Division, 1990-1991
EDUCATION & SPECIALIZED TRAINING
- Graduate of FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA, 2005
- Master’s Degree in Public Administration with emphasis in Management, Troy State University, 1998
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice; Minor in Forensics, University of Southern Mississippi, 1989
- Graduate of Florida State Law Enforcement Academy, Okaloosa-Walton Community College, 1990
- Graduate of Police K-9 Patrol/Detector School, 1991
- Florida Department of Law Enforcement Chief Executive Training
- 1000s of hours of specialized law enforcement and public safety training by state and federal agencies dealing with such things as crisis intervention, computer and intellectual property crime, terrorism, gangs, firearms trafficking, white collar crime, money laundering and drug trafficking.
VOTE LARRY ASHLEY FOR SHERIFF IN THE REPUBLICAN PRIMARY ELECTION ON AUGUST 24, 2010
