{"id":1076,"date":"2018-04-13T16:02:50","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T23:02:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/?p=1076"},"modified":"2023-06-26T13:35:21","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T20:35:21","slug":"changing-perspectives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2018\/04\/13\/changing-perspectives\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing perspectives"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I strongly believe that you can learn a lot \u2013 and some of the most important things &#8211; by asking questions and listening to others\u2019 perspectives.\u00a0 This principle is even more critical as the County Executive.\u00a0 Whether it is touring local businesses, talking with citizens and employees, or riding along with our first responders, seeing and hearing things first-hand is vitally important.\u00a0 While I am very pleased with all we have accomplished in the last 16 months, it is time for me to get a perspective check. So, for the next couple of months, I am going to be out meeting one-to-one\u00a0and in small groups with our County leaders and employees.<\/p>\n<p>These meetings will be a huge focus for the next two months and the importance of this effort was reinforced yesterday when I met Deputy Marty Zurfluh at 0630 for a ride-along with the Mountain Detachment.\u00a0 I had never been out with \u201cD10\u201d and it was particularly important to me since Deputy McCartney worked there.<\/p>\n<p>A Thursday morning in rural Pierce County seemed like a good opportunity to talk with Deputy Zurfluh and his fellow deputies.\u00a0 We started with a quick meeting over coffee with Sergeant Frank Clark and Deputy Jon Collins in Eatonville.\u00a0 Much of what I heard was no surprise \u2013 with some similarities to my time with Deputy Jake Kreis in the Key Peninsula.\u00a0 Most of those working in the Mountain Detachment like both working and living there.\u00a0 They are part of the community.<\/p>\n<p>We were talking about the valuable work of Community Liaison Deputies, our Code Enforcement Team, and our behavioral health efforts when a radio call came in.\u00a0 (Note \u2013 I have been on many ride-alongs over the years, but still can hardly make out anything intelligible when radio calls come in).\u00a0 In an instant, as they heard \u201cshots fired\u201d near Roy, their tone changed from easy conversation to serious professionalism as they popped to their feet and headed to their patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>A 15-minute drive with three vehicles running lights and sirens began.\u00a0 My thoughts went to Deputy Sydney Davis and her accident &#8211; please keep her recovery in your thoughts and prayers.\u00a0 I was impressed with Deputy Zurfluh\u2019s defensive driving \u2013 anticipating the actions of other drivers \u2013 at high-speed in a Tahoe \u2013 which doesn\u2019t handle like a NASCAR!\u00a0 I had a new perspective on Pierce County\u2019s back roads \u2013 and gained an appreciation for letting emergency vehicles pass when there is a deep ditch and no shoulder!<\/p>\n<p>I saw first-hand the challenges of interviewing a nearly hysterical woman who had been drinking and was assaulted.\u00a0 Deputy Zurfluh\u2019s professionalism and compassion were commendable as he worked doggedly to determine the facts.\u00a0 Sergeant Clark had to wrestle with many difficult questions.\u00a0 What really happened?\u00a0 Where is the subject?\u00a0 What is the threat to the community?\u00a0 How does he keep his deputies safe?\u00a0 How do we keep this from escalating?<\/p>\n<p>The alleged assailant was a 50-year-old male with a felony conviction and known to have multiple firearms, including a hunting rifle. After attempting, unsuccessfully, to convince the subject to come out and surrender, Sergeant Clark (a former SWAT member) made the smart decision of calling in SWAT.\u00a0 So, for the second time in two weeks, I saw our SWAT team in action. Last time was in an active shooter training exercise (see <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/2018\/03\/30\/standing-in-the-gap\/\">\u201cStanding in the Gap\u201d blog<\/a>), but this was <strong>no exercise<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The team arrived quickly (they were already together training in another part of the County), under the leadership of Sergeant Tony Messineo.\u00a0 They came with their armored vehicle \u2013 critical for approaching up a long-exposed driveway \u2013 and their command post (CP).<\/p>\n<p>I took the opportunity to observe the negotiation team in the CP.\u00a0 The four-member team represented a range of ages, ethnicities, and genders.\u00a0 Their goal is to find a way to \u201cconnect\u201d with subjects, so the range of backgrounds was strategic and intentional.\u00a0 Sometimes a younger woman has the best chance of success, other times an older man. Today, Deputy Roland Bautista was first up and was calling every known number trying to reach the subject.\u00a0 After several voicemails, I thought the SWAT team was going to have to enter the home. Fortunately for all concerned, Deputy Bautista finally got the subject on the phone and convinced him to surrender peacefully.\u00a0 I went over to thank Deputy Zurfluh for my eventful ride-along \u2013 and found him questioning the subject in the back of his Tahoe.\u00a0 As I watched, I noted he treated the obviously drunk subject with dignity \u2013 wow!<\/p>\n<p>Observing, asking questions, and listening yesterday taught me a lot about the courage, professionalism and teamwork in our Sheriff\u2019s Department.\u00a0 I am looking forward to continuing that kind of interaction with other departments over the next couple of months.<\/p>\n<p>At the other end of the spectrum, I represented the County in the Daffodil Parade in all four cities last Saturday, despite the ominous weather. This is always a special day for many in Pierce County, filled with rich tradition. Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting all approach \u201ctheir\u201d parades differently, reflecting the unique nature of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>I gathered a few interesting facts last Saturday.\u00a0 Most people think about how many people line the streets to watch the parade, but did you know over 4,000 people walked, marched or rode in the Puyallup leg?<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1073\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1073\" style=\"width: 525px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1073\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Daffodil-parade.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Daffodil-parade.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Daffodil-parade-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Daffodil-parade-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Daffodil-parade-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1073\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Daffodil Royal Court<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1075\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1075\" style=\"width: 526px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1075\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Stormtroopers.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"395\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Stormtroopers.jpg 4032w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Stormtroopers-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Stormtroopers-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Stormtroopers-1024x768.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 526px) 100vw, 526px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1075\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Stormtroopers descend on Sumner!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You might never think of the hundreds of volunteers from each community who work \u201cbehind the scenes.\u201d\u00a0 Stan Cross has been working the parade since 1969 \u2013 and has not missed one!\u00a0 Even our own Dan Grimm has been directing traffic at the same corner for over 20 years.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1074\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1074\" style=\"width: 354px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1074\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Dan-on-the-job-e1523656323576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"354\" height=\"472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Dan-on-the-job-e1523656323576.jpg 3024w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Dan-on-the-job-e1523656323576-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2018\/04\/Dan-on-the-job-e1523656323576-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 354px) 100vw, 354px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Dan Grimm at his post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As I wrap up, I want to acknowledge Bret Carlstad, who has decided to retire today after 12 years as our Director of Facilities Management.\u00a0 Bret has done a fantastic job leading the Facilities department and I was happy to declare April 12 as \u201cBret Carlstad Day\u201d in the County. We will miss his dedication to excellence, commitment to his team and his joyful approach to his work. Thank you, Bret, for your many contributions to Pierce County!<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019m pleased to announce that Karl Imlig, Wastewater Utility Manager in Planning and Public Works, is coming on board as the Acting Director of Facilities Management, effective April 16th.\u00a0 \u00a0You may remember that Karl was awarded a 2017 Standing Ovation Leadership Award for his fantastic work on the expansion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.<\/p>\n<p>My heartfelt thanks to Tia Bertrand, who has been gamely wearing two hats at once.\u00a0 Tia had just been named Assistant Director of Facilities Management when I asked her to return to HR to serve as the Interim Director of Human Resources while we searched for a new director.\u00a0 Thank you, Tia!<\/p>\n<p>With Tia moving back to Facilities, I\u2019ve asked Joe Carrillo, Deputy Director of HR and Labor Relations, to step up and lead the HR team as the department\u2019s Acting Director.\u00a0 We should be completing our search for a Director shortly, but until then, Joe will be a great leader.\u00a0 Thanks, Joe!<\/p>\n<p>Phew \u2013 that\u2019s enough for now.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks for reading,<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-78 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/01\/Bruce-blue-signature.png\" alt=\"Bruce\" width=\"113\" height=\"59\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/01\/Bruce-blue-signature.png 680w, https:\/\/blog.piercecountywa.gov\/executive\/files\/2017\/01\/Bruce-blue-signature-300x157.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 113px) 100vw, 113px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Bruce<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I strongly believe that you can learn a lot \u2013 and some of the most important things &#8211; by asking questions and listening to others\u2019 perspectives.\u00a0 This principle is even more critical as the County Executive.\u00a0 Whether it is touring local businesses, talking with citizens and employees, or riding along with our first responders, seeing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":1078,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[38509],"tags":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.2 - 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