Eleven deputies from the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office raise their hands and swear they will uphold the laws of Michigan and the U.S. Constitution Tuesday, December 30. The swearing in ceremony, which takes place every four years following the election of the sheriff, was conducted by Sheriff Scott Strait (left). Deputies pictured are (front row, from left) Tim Ahlborn, Joe Stelzer, Brenda Montie, Ed Tremble, Mindy Chisholm; (back) Troy Johnston, Dave Sudol, Isaac Harrigan, Dustin Stempki, Jon Litzner, and Tom Doty.