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Sheriff, Franklin County

Dwayne Forrest Depp

Candidate for Sheriff, Franklin County

DemocraticIncumbent

Background

Occupation
Franklin County sheriff

Franklin County sheriff since Judge-Executive Michael Mueller appointed him in August 2025 to finish retired Sheriff Chris Quire's term; he had been Quire's chief deputy. He retired from the Kentucky State Police in 2009 as post commander at Morehead.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges to rebuild proactive narcotics investigation and interdiction

    Depp files to run for sheriff

    News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 11, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “Rebuild proactive narcotics investigation and interdiction, drawing on Depp's prior undercover experience to disrupt trafficking and associated violence”
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  • Proposes more staffing and patrol units across the county

    Depp files to run for sheriff

    News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 11, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “Expand staffing and increase patrol units to cover Franklin County's 208 square miles”
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  • Proposes adding detectives to speed up casework

    Depp files to run for sheriff

    News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 11, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “Add detectives to accelerate casework, improve clearance rates and provide better support to victims”
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  • Supports policing partnerships with neighborhoods, schools and faith leaders

    Depp files to run for sheriff

    News coverage · The State Journal · Nov 11, 2025 · state-journal.com

    “Continue transparent, respectful policing that partners with neighborhoods, schools, faith leaders, and service providers to address root causes”
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