The head of an organization, especially a law-enforcement organization, should hold to a higher standard of conduct. I find it so telling that Schirard said if someone had officially complained, he would have stopped. That is not being a leader. Luckily for us, there is an opportunity to change the arrogant, insular mentality of the current sheriff. Sean Smith is an experienced law-enforcement officer and a professional leader who will set a high standard for himself and the entire sheriff’s office. Twenty years is long enough for Schirard to show what kind of a leader he is or, in this case, isn’t. Now, I expect he will post a personal rant against me on his Facebook page.

Laura M. Godfrey

Durango