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Cass County Deputy Sheriff Chris Thompson has announced that he intends to file for candidacy for the position of Cass County Sheriff in this years election.

Thompson, 34, has been employed with the Cass County Sheriff's Office for the past 13 years. During those years he has held numerous positions within the department. Initially he was a corrections officer in the Detention Center, a Dispatcher, Boat & Water Deputy and Patrol Deputy. Along with his patrol duties Thompson also serves as the commander of the Cass County Emergency Response Unit (SWAT). "I really am fortunate to have worn all of the hats that I have. Each position has been unique and has taught me the skills to better serve the public. Since making it to the patrol division I have patrolled all three of the patrol districts in Cass County which really opened my eyes to the wide diversity our county."

Thompson said he has devoted the majority of his adult life to protecting the residents and visitors of Cass County. He holds the Sheriff's position in the highest regard, and as Sheriff, would continue that devotion and work closely with local area agencies and departments to provide Cass County with the best service possible, all while being fiscally responsible. "I am an intelligent capable leader who knows the value of a dollar, and I look forward to being at the helm of the Sheriff's office for many years to come. I have wanted to be the Sheriff of Cass County since the day I started working here."

Thompson holds an Associate in Applied Science from Hibbing Community College and is licensed with the Minnesota Board of Police Officer Standards and Training. He is a certified instructor in numerous police related categories and trains hundreds of officers/cadets each year during "in-service" training and academies.

Thompson is a lifelong Cass County resident He is a 1994 graduate of Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School. He currently lives in the Walker area with his wife Katie, a Social Worker with Cass County Social Services, and their three children Matthew, Maggie and Maya. Chris is the son of Charlie and Debbie Thompson of Walker.

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