Chief of Police, County

County

CORE PURPOSE:

Insure Domestic Tranquility

Quick Facts

Holder(s):

William Redman

Term:

4 years

Method:

Elected

Level:

County

Oath Administered By:

County Clerk or Circuit Court Judge

Role Overview

Oversees county police operations, manages personnel, develops policies, coordinates with other agencies, ensures public safety, and enforces laws within unincorporated areas in Indiana.

Constitutional Mandate:

Ensures public safety (U.S. Const. Amend. XIV; Ind. Const. Art. 1, Sec. 1).

Key Competencies:

Leadership, law enforcement experience, and community trust.

Potential Weaknesses:

Mismanagement of the county jail, leading to unsafe conditions, or failure to provide adequate law enforcement.

I solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of Indiana, and that I will faithfully and impartially discharge the duties of the office of County Chief of Police to the best of my ability. So help me God.