Lucas Dakota Richardson
Candidate for Sheriff, Franklin County
Background
- Occupation
- Sergeant, Brookville Police Department
- Campaign website
- facebook.com
A Brookville Police Department sergeant running for sheriff as an independent; he wrote that Indiana law kept him off the Republican primary ballot because he had never voted in a primary.
Documented positions
Public safety
Proposes reducing single-deputy coverage of the county
He wrote that one deputy covering the whole county endangers officers and residents and that the current administration, including his opponent, had not fixed it.
ReportLucas Dakota Richardson for Franklin County Sheriff (Facebook page)Candidate social media · Lucas Dakota Richardson campaign · facebook.com
“One of the biggest concerns facing our county that can be corrected immediately is single-officer coverage.”
Proposes more patrol coverage across Franklin County
ReportLucas Dakota Richardson for Franklin County Sheriff (Facebook page)Candidate social media · Lucas Dakota Richardson campaign · facebook.com
“It also means increasing patrol coverage across Franklin County's 391 square miles and more than 700 miles of roadway.”
Education
Supports regular deputy visits inside county schools
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“I believe our schools should regularly see deputies in the buildings, even if it's just stopping in throughout the school day”
All sources (3)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Franklin County offices and districts)
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election
Election filing · Indiana Election Division (Indiana Voter Portal) · indianavoters.in.gov
- Lucas Dakota Richardson for Franklin County Sheriff (Facebook page)
Candidate social media · Lucas Dakota Richardson campaign · facebook.com
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