Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill
Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill on board with the Illinois Sheriff’s Association in questioning the enforce-ability of the state’s executive order. The organization does not like the ‘consequences’ that Governor J.B. Pritzker is talking about for counties that don’t crack down on people who are out and about. Terrill spoke with WRMJ Friday morning.
Complete statement from Illinois Sheriff’s Association:
Illinois Sheriffs have been elected by their local citizens to keep their communities safe, a trust that every sheriff and sworn law enforcement officer holds dear. It is outrageous that the Governor is threatening retaliation against these leaders and the men and women of their offices. He is insulting heroic police officers, corrections officers and local voters.”
The Governor again indicated that local law enforcement will face consequences for their statements about how they view the enforce-ability of his executive orders. Apparently, these consequences now include the threat of litigation and loss of funding, including funding that has been designated through the Federal Cares Act that was designated to units of local government. The Governor and his office have repeatedly talked about consulting organizations/groups of impacted experts on issues as they arise. Unfortunately, one of the groups that has never been included are the Sheriffs of this State, nor its representative organization, the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. It is extremely frustrating to hear these continued comments in response to those that may not agree with his positions. Sheriffs were elected by their counties to keep them safe and they will continue to do so.