Richard Breen is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He volunteers to the St. Xavier High School Board and the Ursuline Campus Schools Board. He lives with his wife, Bonnie, their three adult children, and four grandchildren. 

Richard is an attorney. He previously worked as a deputy for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department.

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Richard currently works as an attorney at Richard Breen Law Offices, PSC. He previously worked as a deputy with the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, with the City of Louisville, a hod carrier for bricklayers, an ice-cream scooper at Baskin Robins, a manager at Mr. Gatti's Pizza, and a landscaper at Evergreen Nursery. 

Richard previously served as a deputy sheriff for the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. He is also a former mayor of Glenview.

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Richard previously served as the mayor of the City of Glenview. He served two terms from 2007 to 2015. 

Supports maintaining a highly trained and well-equipped Sheriff’s Department to ensure courthouse and community safety.

Prioritizes professionalism, respect, and equal treatment for all individuals interacting with law enforcement.

- Supports maintaining a highly trained and well-equipped Sheriff’s Department to ensure courthouse and community safety.
- Prioritizes professionalism, respect, and equal treatment for all individuals interacting with law enforcement.

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Richard Breen

Richard Breen is from Louisville, Kentucky. He earned his bachelor's degree from Vanderbilt University and his law degree from the University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law. He volunteers o the St. Xavier High School Board and the Ursuline Campus Schools Board. He lives with his wife, Bonnie, their three adult children, and four grandchildren. 

- The sheriff is a law enforcement officer with arrest power and the right to carry a concealed weapon. They hire and manage trained deputies.
- In most counties, the role of the jailer, who handles jail management, and the sheriff are separate offices, but some counties such as Lexington-Fayette County and Louisville-Jefferson County, combine these roles. 
- Property owners pay property taxes to the sheriff, who keeps records and delivers the money to the appropriate part of government.
- The sheriff sits on the four person county board of elections. On election day, the board of elections rules on questions about voter registration, proof of identification, and signatures on absentee ballots.
- This position has a maximum annual salary based on county size. The current maximum values range from about $85,000 to $154,400. 