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Becker County Sheriff

Becker County, Minnesota
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:

Nonpartisan

Luke Sweere is a lieutenant with the Becker County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked about 20 years after six years as an officer and police chief in Frazee. He wants more training and modern equipment for deputies and open, accountable leadership.

Nonpartisan

Shane Richard has been chief deputy of the Becker County Sheriff's Office for 11 years and has worked there more than 26 years, including 15 on patrol. He helped start its drone and body camera programs and wants to continue the office's current direction.

Source: co.becker.mn.us