Hancock County Sheriff
Hancock County, Kentucky
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
Aaron J. Emmick is chief deputy in the Hancock County Sheriff's Office, where he has worked since 2002, and holds a master's degree in criminal justice. He wants more deputies, body cameras, a drone for searches, and more community outreach.
Republican
Billy Burton, known as B.J., has been Hawesville's police chief since 2023, after six and a half years as a Hancock County sheriff's deputy. He wants more deputies on patrol, two on every shift, and strong school safety.
Sources: hancock.countyclerk.us · web.sos.ky.gov