In this episode of the View from 100 podcast, Sheriff Jay Armbrister and recently retired Capt. Jason Grems sit down with former Douglas County Sheriff Loren Anderson, who hired both of them in the late 1990s, to trace the evolution of the Sheriff’s Office and Loren’s remarkable career. 

Anderson reflects on growing up near Clinton, joining the office in 1965 under Sheriff Rex Johnson, working his way from deputy to undersheriff and eventually serving 12 years as sheriff. He oversaw major changes such as the move from a nine-person operation to a modern agency with full 24/7 coverage, the construction of new jail facilities, the adoption of direct supervision, radio system upgrades and the creation of the juvenile detention center. 

Throughout the conversation, Jay and Jason share personal stories about Loren’s influence on their careers and the agency’s culture, particularly his emphasis on fairness, community-based decision-making and adapting to shifting challenges like mental health and drug issues. Their discussion helps frame Anderson as a foundational figure in what the Douglas County Sheriff's Office is today.