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Mark Heyungs is from Bowling Green, Kentucky. He earned his associate's degree in criminal justice and political science from Illinois Central College and his bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the American Military University. He lives with his wife, Jessica, in Bowling Green. 

Mark is a law enforcement officer. He has been in law enforcement for about 30 years.

Suspended deputy and sheriff candidate Mark Heyungs holds meet ...

A Kentucky sheriff's deputy filed to run against his boss, then got fired.

Heyungs terminated by WCSO, will appeal ruling

Mark previously worked as a patrol sergeant, a detective, and a deputy sheriff at the Warren County, Kentucky Sheriff's Office. Mark served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army for 21 years. 

Mark Heyungs's campaign for Warren County Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Mark Heyungs's campaign for Warren County, Kentucky Sheriff is his first run for public office.

Advocates for policies that allow deputies to be more proactive in serving arrest warrants.

Promises increased communication between the public and the sheriff's office.

- Advocates for policies that allow deputies to be more proactive in serving arrest warrants.
- Promises increased communication between the public and the sheriff's office.

Public Safety

As of March 25, 2026, Mark Heyungs did not have a website or any information online.

Jail Management

Criminal Justice

Mark Heyungs

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- 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. 