July 31, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Alyshia Dyer, a former deputy with extensive experience at the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office, is running for sheriff, motivated by her challenging youth and professional frustrations with the current administration’s handling of systemic issues. Dyer, now a therapist with degrees in policy and social work, seeks to bring a vision of accountability and community focus to law enforcement, advocating for a “kinder and gentler” approach that integrates mental health principles. She emphasizes officer well-being, proposing trauma-informed workplaces to address high suicide rates and poor morale among law enforcement personnel, and suggests better administrative planning and diverse hiring practices.