Sitting in her living room, Liz Bradshaw held a black picture frame with gold trim, protecting a photo taken at 11 years old. Her head was resting on her mom's shoulder.
It is not the first time that Sheriff Ivey has sought to exert his influence beyond his role as the county’s chief law enforcement officer. Over the last several years, Ivey has inserted himself into various non-policing debates, from emergency management to selecting candidates for public office to involvement in county politics over children’s services, mask mandates and other issues.