MCSO welcomes first female Undersheriff

For the first time in Marshall County, the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department has a female Undersheriff. LaTasha Broadhead, a longtime employee of the Marshall County Sheriff’s Office was also the first female deputy. She now assists MarshallCountySheriff Donald Yow with the day-today operations of the sheriff’s office. Though Broadhead is seen throughout the county in uniform, she is just as involved in the community off duty as she is on duty.

Broadhead said even though her position comes with a lot of responsibilities, she is proud of her accomplishments.

“To sum it up, I would say I am very proud of myself,” Broadhead said. “I have worked hard for many years and now I am seeing what hard work can do for you. I am proud to show our younger generation (girls and boys) that working hard can help you reach goals you never knew you wanted or expected.” She said her favorite thing about the community is how they put the word “unity” in the community.

“One of my favorite things about our community is how we come together when we are in need,” she said. “We may not know everyone in the county, but we will all come if needed.”

Broadhead recalled how thecommunitycametogether for the tornado and how proud she is to be from this community where everyone pulls together. “For example, when the tornado came through our county even though we were hurting, everyone stood up and found ways to help. Many are still helping to this day to help rebuild or move forward,” said Broadhead. “I am very proud of being a part of this community and being from this community.”

Broadhead attended Kingston High School until Senior year, but she graduated from MilburnHighSchool. Her hobbies outside of work include music, reading a lot, puzzle books, spending time with family, the outdoors and sports. She has two dogs, one DutchShepherdnamedRhea and a Great Dane/Rottweiler mix named Apollo.

Broadhead said she has always been a protective person and wanted to use that to help others.

“I have always been a protective person so why not use that to protect as many people as I can and those I cannot protect, help them as much as I can,” Broadhead said. “I wanted to get into law enforcement to help my community and become someone I could be proud of.”

Broadhead said she sees herself working for the sheriff’s office for many years.

“In five years, I see myself where I am today, ‘’ she said. “Working for an amazing office and working for my community.”

Broadhead said it also depends on the election, but she hopes that she will still be here in Marshall County to serve her community.