Instead of being celebrated as a proverbial breath of fresh air in the fat, stale stench of the commissioner's chamber a torrent of accusations were unleashed on him.
Shanks will take the reins January 1, 2025, from retiring Sheriff Curtis Landers, who bequeaths a highly respected department but one that is understrength and underfunded. The LCSO is struggling to fill four deputy jobs and five corrections slots, vacant positions with real consequences for Lincoln County residents.
