McManus, Robert L

From Lane Co Oregon

Robert L. McManus was appointed as Sheriff of Lane County by the Board of County Commissioners on May 1, 1991, when long-time Sheriff David N. Burks retired. McManus had been Sheriff pro tem since December [[1990 when Burks became disabled.

McManus' law enforcement career began as a Lane County Reserve Deputy in 1969. He was hired as a Deputy by Sheriff Harry Marlowe in 1970, was promoted to Sergeant in 1975, then to Lieutenant in 1979. In 1985, McManus became Chief of Police in Silverton, Oregon, where he served until 1990. He then returned to the Lane County Sheriff's Office as commander of the Police Services Division.

Sheriff McManus attended high school in Salt Lake City, Utah, then attended Utah State University, the University of Utah and Lane Community College in Eugene. He has an executive certification from the Oregon Board on Public Safety Standards and Training in both police and corrections. He also is a graduate of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where he received credits from the University of Virginia.

Sheriff McManus is an active member of a number of professional organizations in both the police and corrections fields.

The Sheriff has been married to Adeena, a registered nurse, for 26 years. They have four daughters and two grandchildren and live on a small farm near Cheshire.