STATEMENTS OF SUPPORT

With the formation of NITRO, I believe we have an effective program to partner with federal, state and rural law enforcement agencies to combat criminal activities in northwest Missouri. Participating in the NITRO program will relieve a large problem of budgetary and manpower restraints for our department.
Gary Howard, Sheriff
Andrew County, Missouri

We at the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office are very excited about NITRO. As Sheriff, I am looking forward to great accomplishments while working together. This is not only going to benefit us a smaller agency, but the byproduct of more law enforcement in our community will enhance a safer and more productive environment for our citizens.
Kirby Brelsford, Sheriff
Caldwell County, Missouri

The Chillicothe Police Department is in strong support of the NITRO concept. Operating as an interagency tactical organization is a necessity for departments in our area. Working together to solve a problem has always been the best idea.
Richard L. Knouse, Chief of Police
Chillicothe, Missouri

As Gentry County Prosecutor, I am extremely pleased that the Northwest Missouri Interagency Team Response Operation has been formed. This organization offers Gentry County and rural northwest Missouri something that it has not had access to before in dealing with the drug problem. Gentry County supports NITRO and looks forward to using its resources in the months ahead. This is a valuable and welcome addition to law enforcement.
Edward M. Manning, Prosecuting Attorney
Gentry County, Missouri

The Grundy county Sheriff's Office is excited about being a part of NITRO and looking forward to being an active member of this task force. The partnership created by NITRO will be unique to our area and should become a major deterrent to crime in northwest Missouri.
Greg A. Coon, Sheriff
Grundy County, Missouri

The Nodaway County Sheriff's Department is looking forward to working with the new NITRO organization. Hopefully this will help with the drug problem in Nodaway County.
Ben F. Espey, Sheriff
Nodaway County, Missouri

Northwest Missouri State University Department of Campus Safety fully supports the mission of NITRO to rid our community of drugs and dangerous weapons. Through collaboration of Northwest Missouri law enforcement agencies and the United States Attorney's Office, we will have a systematic plan for dealing with drug problems in our community. It is a pleasure to
be a part of a team with a unified vision.
Clarence Green, Director of Campus Safety at NMSU
Maryville, Missouri

I am pleased to be a part of the initial stages of the NITRO endeavor. During my tenure as Nodaway County Prosecuting Attorney, my office has been actively involved in the vigorous prosecution of those associated with drug activity. The implementation of the NITRO effort will serve to provide assistance and partnering between various law enforcement agencies as we work together to address the criminal activity associated with the distribution of drugs throughout Northwest Missouri. My office will be actively involved in the NITRO effort and provide it full support.
David A. Baird, Prosecuting Attorney
Nodaway County, Missouri

The Trenton Police Department supports and looks forward to participation with NITRO (Northwest Missouri Interagency Team Response Operation). Small departments in rural Missouri do not have the necessary staffing and technology needed to effectively keep pace with the mobile criminal. A joint operation such as NITRO is an effective and efficient partnership to fight crime in northwest Missouri.
Robert Lewis, Chief of Police
Trenton, Missouri

The entire Livingston County Sheriff's Department is proud to participate and support NITRO. We believe this task force will provide extremely valuable assistance to law enforcement in northwest Missouri. We wish to compliment Mr. Todd P. Graves and the United States Attorney's Office for their role in creating this task force.
Steve Cox, Sheriff
Livingston County, Missouri