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Paris Stahl

Name: Paris Stahl

Age: 45

Family: Stahl and her husband, John, have seven children, Sheena, 26; Krystal, 24; Alicia, 21; Taylor, 19; Kristen, 19; Jacob, 14; Nastassia, 10; and three grandchildren.

Education: Bachelor's degree in human services and sociology from Ottawa University.

Profession: Victim witness coordinator for Anderson County.

Personal history: Grew up in Parker. Got start in law enforcement in 1990 in Franklin County; worked in dispatch, as a school resource officer, a deputy and other positions. Moved to Anderson County Sheriff's Office in 2002. Took current position in 2006.

Top issues: Leadership in the department, including chain-of-command issues and morale among employees.