Sheriff’s Department promotes Goff

By Gloria Austin
Staff Writer
    Lawrence “Larry” Goff of Limestone has been promoted to Transport Lieutenant with the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department.
    Goff, who currently works for the Sheriff’s Department as detective/domestic violence investigator, was honored with the appointment on March 8 during a luncheon at the Sheriff’s office.
    Goff is a 30-year decorated veteran of law enforcement and corrections, with 15 of those years spent in a supervisory capacity. He is also the former Limestone Chief of Police.
Pioneer Times photograph
CONGRATULATIONS — Aroostook County Sheriff James Madore, right, congratulates Larry Goff after being named the Transport Lieutenant of the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Department.
    “I am still getting adjusted within the position, but overall I am pleased with the cooperation I have received from everyone involved,” said Goff.
    The transport lieutenant manages all aspects of prisoner transportation and other duties as assigned by the Sheriff.
    There were six candidates for the position, but one withdrew.
    “From what I understand, all five did an outstanding job,” said Sheriff James Madore. “They put their best foot forward, not only for applying for the position, but also stating their long-term goals for the transport division, along with their resume.”
    The interview panel brought their findings to Sheriff Madore, who had the task of assigning the position.
    “From that board, the selection was mine to make,” he added. “Based on interview board and a number of other criteria. Larry Goff was my selection.”
    Goff was promoted from deputy to rank of lieutenant.
    “I am simply putting my best foot forward,” said Goff. “I had an opportunity to view the office Facebook site and found quite a bit of support. Frankly, I was humbled by it.”
    Attributes that were considered included management skills, organization and workload, job knowledge, judgment and decision making, communication skills and staff development to managing a budget and assigned personnel.
    Before the ceremony finished, Deputy Mitchell Wheeler, son of the late Sheriff Edgar Wheeler, stepped forward to say a few words.
    “Larry was my first sergeant in civilian enforcement,” he said. “I’ve told him several times, he was my mentor. He [has taken] the place of my Dad a bit. He helped guide me through the right decisions, and I use him for advice a lot.
    “I believe Larry’s honor and integrity will get him through his career,” Wheeler added. “Hands down, he’s a great man. I look forward to working beside him and having him in my life as my law enforcement brother.”
    “This, from someone who competed against Larry,” added Madore. “I think the promotion is a good one. I think the process was a good one. Since Larry has been with the Sheriff’s Department, which hasn’t really been that long, everything he dives into, he completely immerses himself and gives 100 percent.”