To the editor:

I am pleased to write this letter endorsing Steve Hoffman for Sheriff of Jasper County. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Steve both professionally and personally for a number of years and have found him to be a man of integrity who is deeply commited to the service of others. Steve possesses a wide variety of skills and attributes that easily allows others to follow his direction.

He has always maintained the highest level of integrity and professionalism throughout his career. This has been demonstrated to me on several occasions in the last six years. Steve has such passion for the job and exceptional qualifications which have prepared him to move forward in his career and to take on this leadership role.