Sheriff's Case Analysis

The irony of the case centers on the sheriff’s campaign promises to return integrity to the office of sheriff. In an interview with the Palm Coast observer on October 24, 2012, while Manfre was a candidate for sheriff, he stated ““violated the public trust. … You’re not supposed to use your position to get things other people cannot get. … He’s the sheriff; … ignorance of the law is not a defense” referring to the incumbent sheriff. The demise of Donald Fleming, the previous sheriff, was due in part to a sustain ethics violation while in office. Manfre, shortly after taking office, changed the sheriff’s office mission statement to reflect the work of the office would be done with accountability, integrity and respect (Flagler Mission, 2013).