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Sheriff, Hancock County
Photo of James Calvert, Jr.
James Calvert, Jr.Campaign photo — Hancock County Democratic Party

James Calvert, Jr.

Candidate for Sheriff, Hancock County

Democratic

Background

Occupation
Security contractor; retired Marion County Sheriff's Office deputy
Campaign website
hancockindems.com

Retired in 2024 after 20 years with the Marion County Sheriff's Office, following work with the Indianapolis Public Schools police; he now manages security officers for government buildings statewide. He served four years in the U.S. Navy.

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Photo: Campaign photo — Hancock County Democratic Party

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Pledges proactive monitoring of sex offenders

    James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page

    Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com

    “Proactive monitoring of sex offenders”
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  • Proposes mental health crisis training for deputies

    James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page

    Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com

    “Deputy training (mental health crisis identification, in the jail as well as the community)”
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  • Pledges to focus on deputy recruitment and retention

    James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page

    Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com

    “Recruitment and retention”
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Courts & justice

  • Supports continuing the county's behavioral court program

    James Calvert, Jr. — candidate page

    Campaign website · Hancock County Democratic Party · hancockindems.com

    “Continue the current behavior court program”
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