Posted by Heather Rutz on Mar 15, 2018
Sheriff Treglia is moving past a tough 2017 and boosting morale in the department.
After a taking the helm of an organization during a difficult 2017, Allen County Sheriff Matt Treglia is boosting department morale and investing in training and equipment for employees.
Treglia spoke to Lima Rotary Club Monday, saying he’s trying in many ways to communicate to department employees that they’re valued. He’s made simple changes, such as an improved vending area and renovated roll-call room. He’s encouraged volunteer activity that increases community partnerships and brings employees together. And he’s put a renewed focus on training, especially for specialized canine, dive, SWAT, and bomb squad teams.
It’s paying back, Treglia believes, because he sees evidence in employees’ renewed dedication. Use of sick time is down significantly in recent months, for example, he said.
Treglia is trying to prioritize capital expenses and is always thankful for community partnerships. The department had only two defibrillators, but now has six, thanks to each Lima hospital donating three.
Treglia became sheriff in 2017 after Jim Everett died a week after he agreed to serve as interim sheriff. “My friend stepped up,” Treglia said, after then-sheriff Sam Crish resigned.
“2017 was a trying year for us,” Treglia said, “But we’re boosting morale and getting better. It’s what Jim would have wanted.”
In other Rotary business Monday:
Rotary inducted Nate Garlock, director of safety and security with Lima City Schools, into the club.
District Governor Deb Cheney presented the club with a check for $4,983 in district grants for the club’s efforts to combat homelessness and opiate addiction.
Jay Begg announced the reverse raffle raised about $9,000 for the Lima Rotary Foundation.