It was brought to my attention several months ago that Joe Gamble had filed to run for the Sheriff of Talbot County. I have known Joe for over 20 years and had the distinct pleasure of working with him throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland. I am retired member of the Maryland State Police Drug Enforcement Division and served as an investigator, task force supervisor and regional commander for the state. My last assignment before retirement was Commander of the Mid-Shore, overseeing the task forces of Talbot, Caroline and Dorchester Counties.
During this assignment I worked with both Joe Gamble and Dallas Pope on a regular basis. Both men are very intelligent leaders that are hard working and extremely dedicated to their duty as law enforcement supervisors. With that being said, hard work and dedication is not always the only pathway to success. Successful law enforcement is heavily dependent on cooperation, forged- trusting relationships between allied agencies, and respect from those you lead. In my experience working with both men Joe Gamble is the clear choice for Talbot County Sheriff. Joe Gamble possesses the expertise as well as the personal and professional skills necessary to properly manage the professionals employed by the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office.
Joe is a leader that continually stands out because of his investigative skills as well as his ability to work hand in hand with local, state, and federal police agencies on a common goal. I have personally witnessed Joe’s outstanding ability to organize and supervise for over 20 years. His talent for leadership starts with the deep respect he displays to law enforcement officers regardless of their rank or department. Joe Gamble is a self motivated leader that rises to the top, lead from the front and is always quick to give others credit for a mission’s success.
In closing I want to remind the citizens that by electing Joe Gamble as the next Sheriff of Talbot County you are not only getting a model law enforcement professional, you are electing an outstanding human being that has the needs of Talbot County at heart. Joe has been a mentor to youth as a sports coach and a mentor to future and current law enforcement leaders through his work with the Maryland State Police. Joe Gamble is the individual needed to move the Talbot County Sheriff’s Office in the right direction.
D/Sgt. Michael J. Phillips
MSP/Ret.
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