Tioga County Legislator Dennis Mullen has announced his candidacy for the
Republican nomination to run for sheriff of Tioga County. “I’m running to do
Something, not to be Something, for the safety of our friends and families, for
children, and grandchildren,” said Mullen in a news release to WEBO MyHometownToday.com.
“For the safety of our homes,” he continued, “our schools, work places, our worship sites, for our treasure, our children, and grandchildren. I will
never compromise your safety, at home, work or school.
“As your new sheriff, I will cross train with all the public safety agencies that serve Tioga County (police, fire and EMS.) Your deputies’ safety will be my number one responsibility; officer safety is public safety. I will lead your sheriff’s department with iIntegrity, humility, honesty, with justice for all. I will focus on your safety and well being.
“This candidacy is not about me, it is about you. Safe communities are prosperous communities. I am running for this one term. I will not serve more than two terms; no one should be in charge of anything forever. Always be training your replacement. I’ve served the people of Tioga County since 1995.
“For our treasure, for the needed change, I humbly ask for your vote on June 27.” Please check out my Facebook page Dennis Mullen for Tioga County Sheriff.
- Chair of Tioga County Public Safety Committee 2016-2022
- Serving third term as Legislator District 5 Waverly/Barton
- Chair of the Alternatives to incarceration committee 2016-2022
- Retired NYS Trooper, 17.5 stationed in Tioga County
- Former USMC Officer, Served in US Military Action in Liberia, Africa
1990. Served for over six years Active & Reserve( 1987-1993)
Honorably discharged Active 1990, Reserves 1993 - Full member of Post 8104, VFW Waverly, NY
- NYSP Academy Training Officer (ATO). Lead Military Instructor for
five classes. Trained over 700 NYS Troopers - Field Training Officer (FTO) trained new Troopers while on patrol
- Police Chief in Painted Post, NY 2014-2017
- Full time substitute teacher at Athens Area School District.
(2019-Present)
