The time has come for change in our approach regional law enforcement. I am writing to propose the unification of the Cass County Sheriff's Department with the Fargo Police Department. It would serve West Fargo’s Police Department to join as well. This merger can significantly enhance our law enforcement capabilities and streamline operations, leading to a more efficient and effective service for our community. No, this won’t be easy, and it will take the electorate to make it happen, but there are seemingly endless examples that the way we are doing things in Fargo isn’t working and the Fargo City Commission doesn’t have the political will to make the operational adjustments that need to be made.

I’ve served for more than a decade on the National Association of Counties Justice and Publi

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