Louie Koch
Republican · IN
Louie Koch has been Shelbyville's police chief since March 2026 and served two terms as Shelby County sheriff after 27 years with the sheriff's office. He says he stands for open decision-making and putting residents' needs first.
Where Louie Koch stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record), Public Safety and Crime Control (1 record), Public Infrastructure (1 record)
Opposes
Government Spending Reduction (2 records)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
As sheriff, proposed adding a 40-hour weekday nurse at the jail through its outside medical company for $79,000 a year. He said this cost less than hiring a county nurse. Commissioners approved it 3-0.
January 8, 2024Supports Government Efficiency
Source: in.gov
Track record — Government Spending Reduction
Government Spending Reduction · 2 oppose
As sheriff, brought three quotes to repair all three worn-out elevators in the county jail, totaling $254,758, plus about $30,000 in other work. County commissioners approved the repairs 3-0.
April 4, 2022Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: in.gov
As Shelby County sheriff, asked county commissioners to use federal COVID relief money for one-time employee bonuses. He proposed about $4,000 for public safety workers and $2,000 for other full-time workers, noting 2020 had no raises. No vote was taken that day.
June 21, 2021Opposes Government Spending Reduction
Source: in.gov
Track record — Public Safety and Crime Control
Public Safety and Crime Control · 1 support
As sheriff, announced his office joined the AWARE Program. It gives families stickers for cars and homes. The stickers warn first responders that someone inside has a condition like autism or dementia.
February 3, 2025Supports Public Safety and Crime Control
Source: giant.fm
Track record — Public Infrastructure
Public Infrastructure · 1 support
As sheriff, brought three quotes to repair all three worn-out elevators in the county jail, totaling $254,758, plus about $30,000 in other work. County commissioners approved the repairs 3-0.
April 4, 2022Supports Public Infrastructure
Source: in.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Was appointed chief of the Shelbyville Police Department by the city, starting March 23, 2026. He named hiring and keeping officers as early goals.
March 13, 2026
Source: shelbyville.in.gov
Told the county council that Feb. 28, 2026, was his last day as sheriff, months before his second term ended. He was first elected sheriff in 2018 and re-elected in 2022.
February 17, 2026
Source: wishtv.com
As sheriff, proposed a county law raising the fee for sheriff's property sales from $180 to $300 (Ordinance 2022-19). He said the outside company that runs the sales had raised its rates. Commissioners approved it 3-0.
June 6, 2022
Source: in.gov
Past race Louie Koch ran in:
- Shelby County Council Member, District 1 · November 3, 2026 · Shelby County, Indiana