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Onslow County sergeant praises department leadership, reflects on 14 years of service
Summary
Sergeant Rodney Henriques, of the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, recounted starting his law-enforcement career after military service, described early work in the county jail as 'scary,' and praised the department's current leadership as 'the best that I've seen so far.'
Sergeant Rodney Henriques, of the Onslow County Sheriff's Office, recounted his 14 years with the department and praised its current leadership.
"My name is Sergeant Rodney Henriques from the Onslow County Sheriff's Office," Henriques said, noting he began his law-enforcement career after separating from the United States Marine Corps. He said he started work in the county jail and that the early experience "was scary" because he "didn't know what I was doing." He credited more experienced officers with helping him learn the job.
Henriques said his motivation to work in law enforcement comes from an interest in how the law operates and in interacting with the public. "I love the job," he said. He characterized his decision to remain with the sheriff's office as "a no brainer." He closed by praising departmental leadership: "We have an incredible leadership right now. It's the best that I've seen so far."
The remarks were brief and personal; the transcript contains no recorded motions, votes, or formal requests tied to Henriques's statements.
