Knox County Sheriff
Knox County, Indiana
My vote power: High
What does this office do?
- Running police patrols and deputies in the county
- Running the county jail
- Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders
Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,
Candidates:
Democratic
Brian Hagen is a Knox County corrections officer, a retired Vincennes police captain, an Army veteran, and a former elected county coroner. He has said he wants to work closely with other police agencies and schools and share information with the public quickly.
Republican
Dan Short is a deputy sheriff and school resource officer and a retired Marine Corps and Army National Guard veteran. He has said he wants to expand community policing and increase transparency, including releasing body camera footage.
Sources: in.gov · knox.countyclerk.us