The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office (YCSO) recently celebrated the promotion of two of its deputies to the rank of sergeant, a milestone marked at a Prescott ceremony on Monday. According to YCSO's news release, Deputies Matthew Barton and Darrell McClintock were officially sworn in by Sheriff David Rhodes, stepping up to embrace the leadership roles before them.
In his speech, Sheriff Rhodes highlighted the importance of promoting from within. He stated his ambition for future leaders of Yavapai County to emerge from inside the organization, mirroring his trajectory within YCSO which spanned three decades. "My desire is to have every future Sheriff of Yavapai County groomed from within the agency," Sheriff Rhodes expressed at the ceremony. Barton and McClintock not only fill the immediate need for sergeants but also represent potential future leadership for the Sheriff's Office.
According to the same source, Sergeant Darrell McClintock, now with more than 15 years under his belt in law enforcement, began his YCSO service in 2022 after transferring from another agency. McClintock, a past Certified Deputy of the Year in 2023, conveyed his gratitude towards his family, acknowledging the sacrifices they've made. "They have to bear the wrath sometimes when it hasn't been a good day and there's the missing out on family events too," McClintock told YCSO.
Meanwhile, Sergeant Matthew Barton joined YCSO in 2011. His varied background includes serving in Forest Patrol and SWAT, and he expressed how his numerous roles have contributed to his growth within law enforcement. "I could not do this without my family and the trust and support of so many people here," Barton told the ceremony attendants. The new sergeants are tasked with leading their deputies through the varied challenges of law enforcement, hoping to continue YCSO's legacy of homegrown leadership.
