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Sheriff, Trimble County

Lonnie Gullion

Candidate for Sheriff, Trimble County

Republican

Background

Lonnie Gullion is a Trimble County sheriff's deputy who has been a school resource officer for the last eight years; Gullion has more than 30 years as a certified law enforcement officer and won the May 2026 Republican primary for sheriff.

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Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes higher deputy pay to add patrol deputies

    He said the county does not pay deputies as much as surrounding counties and that understaffing limits patrols.

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would work to increase funding so we can hire more deputies, strengthen patrol coverage, and ensure faster response times.”
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  • Pledges to work with the State Police drug task force

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would work closely with the Kentucky State Police Drug Task Force to strengthen communication, conduct routine monitoring, and ensure proactive enforcement efforts”
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Education

  • Proposes structured drug-prevention lessons in county schools

    He described a week or two each school year with guest speakers, recovering individuals, medical professionals and officers.

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would advocate for structured drug prevention programs in our schools”
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  • Proposes student ride-alongs and a law enforcement career program

    Four seeking Republican nomination for Trimble Sheriff

    News coverage · The Trimble Banner · Apr 14, 2026 · madisoncourier.com

    “I would like to explore programs such as Ride with a Deputy initiative”
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