Committed to the Community

Pickar has a wide range of community involvement including:

• Relay for Life
• Special Olympics Polar Bear Plunge
• Toys for Kids
• Soup Kitchen volunteer
• Coach for youth athletics

Pickar states, “I believe in servant leadership and that a sheriff needs to have a commitment to the community that will be mirrored by our team at the sheriff’s office.”  

Additional community service has included member of:

• All Saints Catholic Church
• Brainerd Lakes YMCA Board of Directors
• Brainerd Sports Boosters
• Sertoma Sunrise Club
• American Legion
• Fraternal Order of Police
• Law Enforcement Labor Services
• Minnesota Police and Peace Officer Association
• Minnesota Association of Narcotic Investigators
• President of the United States Police Canine Association; Region 12
• Life Member National Rifle Association
• Kiwanis Club
• Lakes Country Triathlon Committee Chair

Longtime friend Troy Schreifels said, “What I most appreciate about Pat is his willingness to get involved.  A good way to know the pulse of the community is to volunteer, and he exemplifies that.  He is sincere and genuine in his intentions.”