“I love Mountain Home and Baxter County. As your Sheriff, I will continue to take my guiding principles and apply them to everything I do. You see, honesty, integrity and professionalism are not three hollow words. They form the very cornerstone of what law enforcement must be.”

– Sheriff John Montgomery

To the citizens of Baxter County,

I am truly humbled by the outpouring of support I have received during the 2008 election. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve the citizens of Baxter County.

Our campaign philosophy has always been to focus on strengths and accomplishments and stay away from negative campaign tactics. I believe the citizens embrace our positive approach as was evidenced by the phenomenal number of individuals who voted for me.

The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office is an agency of which the citizens can be proud. This is your office and I invite you to be our partner as we continue to keep Baxter County a safe and great place to raise your families.

Again, thank you for being such wonderful supporters.

Sincerely yours,
Sheriff John Montgomery

We honor our badge; therefore we protect our citizens with courage, compassion and equality.

We believe our mission is to serve; therefore we conduct ourselves with a servant-like attitude.

We value life and dignity; therefore we treat all persons with courtesy and respect.

We believe honesty is the basis of community trust; therefore we are honest and truthful.

We believe that cooperation and team work will enable us to achieve common goals; therefore we work as a team.

We value integrity; therefore we do what is right regardless of criticism or external pressure.