Robert "Bob" Murstig

• Non-partison candidate for Umatilla County Sheriff
• Age 58
• Married to Lila for 38 years
• Four grown sons and 7 grandchildren
• Resident of Umatilla County for 25 years

Experience

• Supervisor at MGM Studios in Culver City, California for 12 years
• Reserve Deputy for Los Angeles County for 2 years
• Resident Deputy for Malhuer County Sheriff's Department for 18 months
• Police Officer for the City of Pendleton for 24 years
  • Patrol Sergeant for 9 years
  • SWAT Team Supervisor for 12 years (Instrumental in the initial formation of this specialized team)
• Special Officer for the Pendleton Airport Police (part-time) currently

Education/Training

• Graduated from Verdugo Hill High School, Los Angeles, CA
• 19.5 credit hours from Los Angeles Valley College
• 78 credit hours from Blue Mountain Community College
• 1,519 training hours certified by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
• Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisory Certificates from the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training
• Trained in hostage negotiations
• Trained as a brand inspector
• Trained as a Deputy Medical Examiner
• Trained in SWAT operations and supervision

Organizations and Leadership

• President of the Pendleton Police Association - two terms (Involved in labor negotiations for 20 years)
• President of the Blue Mountain Lodge #5 of the Fraternal Order of Police
  (This organization includes members from The Oregon State Police, Umatilla County Sheriff's Department, Tribal Police, Pendleton City Police, Milton Freewater Police and Umatilla/Morrow County Community Corrections)
• Member of the Pendleton Air Museum Board of Directors