Interim sheriff Ty Rupert takes helm in Deschutes County following leadership scandal

After a turbulent year in Deschutes County law enforcement, newly appointed interim Sheriff Ty Rupert says the office is at a turning point. Sworn in Aug. 1, Rupert steps into the role after the resignation of Kent van der Kamp, whose tenure ended after an investigation and a lifetime law enforcement ban. With 15 months to stabilize the department before next year’s election, Rupert inherits a department facing challenges with morale, public trust, and employee retention after the controversy.He joins us to discuss how he hopes to rebuild trust with the public and address cultural challenges within the sheriff’s office while serving the Deschutes County community.