He graduated high school in Twentynine Palms, spent 34 years serving in the County Sheriff’s Department, and yesterday Shannon Dicus (Die-cuss) was appointed to be the next County Sheriff. Here’s reporter Mike Lipsitz with the full report…
At yesterday’s special meeting of county supervisors, the board unanimously approved the appointment of Undersheriff Shannon Dicus to take over the office of Sheriff/Coroner/Public Administrator following Sheriff John McMahon‘s final day in office July 16. Dicus was selected over two other eligible candidates. During the public interviews, Dicus was asked how his leadership would motivate young recruits to put their lives on the line, he responded:
“I have gray hair because I worry about the problems that they don’t need to worry about… being the Sheriff means worrying about everyone else and not yourself.”
As Undersheriff, Dicus serves immediately under Sheriff McMahon. Dicus’ appointment will end in November of 2022 when it is expected he would run for the office.
