WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 10, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) — Washington County Sheriff Cory Pulsipher has announced he will retire on Dec. 1 from the department, adding that Undersheriff James Standley also plans to retire.
“I am proud to have worked over the past 35 years for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and to have served the citizens of Washington County,” Pulsipher wrote in his announcement.
“It has been a great privilege to serve three terms as the elected sheriff. likewise, it is a privilege to have known each of you. Every one of you have contributed to our successes and growth as an agency.”
Pulsipher became sheriff on Jan. 5, 2011, replacing Sheriff Kirk Smith.
“As you are all aware, I have been battling with serious health issues for some time. I wish to personally thank each of you for the support you’ve shown me, my family, and the employees of the Sheriff’s Office for the past 15 months,” Pulsipher’s statement continues. “I could not have asked for a better group of people to comfort me in some of my most difficult times. It is with a great sense of gratitude that I announce my retirement as Sheriff effective Dec. 1, 2021.”
“In conjunction with my retirement, Undersheriff James Standley is retiring from the Sheriff’s Office. I want to personally thank Undersheriff Standley for his many years of service and the knowledge he has contributed to the Sheriff’s Office. He has been a stellar Undersheriff and a compassionate friend.
“With any transition comes change. I have decided to appoint Chief Deputy Nate Brooksby as Undersheriff. He will begin shouldering the responsibilities of Undersheriff immediately so that he can be quickly brought up to speed on the 2022 budget and our current projects.”
Pulsipher thanked his coworkers, friends and supporters.
“I thank each and every one of you again for your continued support and friendship. It has been a great support to me during some of the most difficult times of my life. I have so many memories with each of you that I will always cherish. As I pass the torch, I feel confident that each of you will continue to exhibit the ethics, integrity and personal relationships that makes law enforcement and public service a family.”
