About Jay
Jay is a 25-year law enforcement veteran born and raised right here in Lancaster County. Jay developed his strong sense of commitment and service to his community from his father, John Pitts Sr who served as an officer with the Lincoln Police Department.
Jay Pitts is all about personal accountability. He is involved in our community by serving on the board of two local non-profit organizations. A product of the Lincoln Public School system (Clare McPhee Elementary School, Goodrich Middle School, and Lincoln High School), Jay credits LPS for his excellent education. Jay joined the Lincoln Police Department shortly after college and has worked in law enforcement since.
Putting Public Safety First
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Proven law enforcement leadership
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Strong community partnerships
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Professional, accountable Sheriff’s Office
Pitts stated part of his platform for county sheriff will include fairly enforcing current laws instead of using the sheriff’s office to change laws or influence lawmakers. “As Sheriff, the enforcement of the law is paramount. I have no intentions of interjecting personal beliefs into creating new laws,” said Pitts. “That job is for the Legislative branch of our government. The Sheriff's Office should enforce laws as they currently stand, and enforce new laws as they are created.
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Officer Pitts plans to meet with local community leaders throughout his campaign to hear their concerns and ideas. “As a 25-year veteran, I know a lot, but learning and understanding the needs of the people we protect and serve is ongoing. I am committed to making this department a great place to work and something our community can be proud of.”
As a seven-year member of the board for the Lighthouse after-school program and a recent addition to the Centerpointe Board of Directors, Jay is committed to learning from his constituents and using that knowledge to improve public safety.
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