Welcome to Motley 4 Sheriff 2010

The mission of the Edgar County sheriff’s office is to serve the citizen’s of Edgar County; by providing law enforcement, keeping the peace, protecting life and property, being the servant of the courts and maintaining custody and control of our prisoners, in and out of jail. This must be done in an efficient and effective manner without infringing on anyone’s individual rights.

As your elected Sheriff, I will conduct myself professionally and with the utmost courtesy to everyone I have contact with.

As your elected Sheriff, I will serve the community by providing law enforcement to everyone equally and fairly, and treating all citizens with the respect they deserve. I will make every effort to stand between the criminal and their intended victim and be the victim's advocate when crimes have been committed. I will handle non-criminal calls with equal diligence and respect. All services must be provided in a timely manner, by using all the resources I have available. I will cooperate with other federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, fire departments, emergency services, and political entities.

As your elected Sheriff, I will listen to prisoner concerns, provide prisoners with basic and essential items and treat all prisoners with the respect. I will never jeopardize the security of the facility or Edgar County residents in meeting prisoner needs.

As your elected Sheriff, I pledge honesty, integrity and professionalism to the department.

Edward B. Motley

Republican Day at the State Fair

It was a great day to be at the State Fair this year. You could feel the enthusiasm, the excitement of the people as they met and spoke to all the candidates from the local, state and national level. This is the year Illinois can elect leaders who have fiscal responsibility, integrity and ethical values and get Illinois back on track. The message is clear, Illinois for Change! Please visit the Photo Gallery for more photos of Republican Day.

Meet & Greet Randall Manor

Ed Motley spoke at the Randall Manor 7/31/2010 to group of concerned residents from Chrisman and Scotland, IL. Mr. Motley answered many questions regarding their concerns if he were elected Sheriff of Edgar County. Their questions centered on staffing, patrol issues, favoritism, disclipine, values, integrity and professionalism. He spoke of his experiences, training and education as it related to law enforcement.

"I believe I give the citizens a choice based on my qualifications and experience for Sheriff in the upcoming November election. I will bring leadership, integrity and professionalism to the department", Motley said.

More photos of this event are in the Photo Gallery.

Redmon Pit Stop Restaurant

Redmon Meet & Greet

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The citizens of Redmon hosted a Meet & Greet for Sheriff Candidate Ed Motley at the Redmon Pit Stop on May 24, 2010. The owners, Mike and Carrie White had homemade, freshly baked pastries and coffee for the patrons who listened to Mr. Motley’s position as the Republican candidate for sheriff.

The citizens were interested in Ed’s comments and asked many questions on his views concerning the sheriff’s department. Ed talked about security, professionalism, integrity, and safety of the community during his meeting.

Motley said, “It was a pleasure to be able to meet with the citizens of Redmon and express my views regarding the sheriff’s department.”