The Central Virginian, Louisa Police Chief leaving, plans sheriff run in Loudoun County

Promises to use data and evidence to make informed decisions and reduce crime rate.

- Promises to use data and evidence to make informed decisions and reduce crime rate.

Public Safety

Supports the empowerment of district commanders and patrol deputies to take ownership of their assigned areas and effectively address and resolve local issues.

Wants to establish a Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to decentralize the decision-making to the district commanders.

Supports providing mental health and physical wellness programs for the law enforcement staff.

Wants promotions to be made based on fairness and transparency.

- Supports the empowerment of district commanders and patrol deputies to take ownership of their assigned areas and effectively address and resolve local issues.
- Wants to establish a Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to decentralize the decision-making to the district commanders.
- Supports providing mental health and physical wellness programs for the law enforcement staff.
- Wants promotions to be made based on fairness and transparency.

Criminal Justice

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Craig M. Buckley

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As sheriff, he refused a request for additional security at school board meetings, including undercover deputies and special operations personnel in 2021.

As sheriff, he expanded the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) to include elementary and middle schools.

As sheriff, he initiated a county-wide internet safety training program for parents.

As sheriff, he partnered with county schools for the “No-Texting and Driving” campaign.

As sheriff, he partnered with the Loudoun County Public Schools to launch the Safe2Talk App.

- As sheriff, he refused a request for additional security at school board meetings, including undercover deputies and special operations personnel in 2021.
- As sheriff, he expanded the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) to include elementary and middle schools.
- As sheriff, he initiated a county-wide internet safety training program for parents.
- As sheriff, he partnered with county schools for the “No-Texting and Driving” campaign.
- As sheriff, he partnered with the Loudoun County Public Schools to launch the Safe2Talk App.

As sheriff, he established a cold case squad, introduced online reporting, created crisis intervention team training for deputies and dispatchers, and formed the heroin operations team.

As sheriff, created a program that assists newly released inmates from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in obtaining employment with local businesses to reduce recidivism.

As sheriff, he opposed the formation of a county police department, which would require a countywide referendum, and relegate the Sheriff's Office to court and corrections duties in 2019.

- As sheriff, he established a cold case squad, introduced online reporting, created crisis intervention team training for deputies and dispatchers, and formed the heroin operations team.
- As sheriff, created a program that assists newly released inmates from the Loudoun County Adult Detention Center in obtaining employment with local businesses to reduce recidivism.
- As sheriff, he opposed the formation of a county police department, which would require a countywide referendum, and relegate the Sheriff's Office to court and corrections duties in 2019.

Michael L. "Mike" Chapman

- The sheriff is an elected official who operates the county jails, keeps courtrooms secure during trials, and keeps the public safe through law enforcement. 
- Sheriffs are responsible for serving court papers, executing arrest warrants, providing law enforcement in county areas, and working with city law enforcement to keep population centers safe. 
- Most sheriffs in Virginia are elected in odd years for four year terms. Elections are partisan. 