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Sheriff, St. Joseph County
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Rod Laureys

Candidate for Sheriff, St. Joseph County

Republican

Background

Occupation
St. Joseph County police officer
Campaign website
rodforsheriff26.com

Marine Corps veteran and St. Joseph County police officer who previously served as a South Bend police officer, an ATF task force officer and a firearms instructor; he holds a bachelor's degree in business administration.

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Photo: Candidate photo via the League of Women Voters' VOTE411 guide

Documented positions

Public safety

  • Proposes expanding patrol coverage in rural and urban areas

    Rod Laureys for Sheriff: Campaign Platform

    Campaign website · Rod for Sheriff 26 · rodforsheriff26.com

    “Launch a Fiscal Year 2027 initiative to expand patrol coverage in both rural and urban areas”
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  • Supports cooperating with ICE on egregious criminal violations

    VOTE411 Voter Guide: St. Joseph County Sheriff

    Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org

    “If I am required to by federal agencies such as ICE I will cooperate with them, when it comes to egregious criminal violations.”
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  • Proposes cutting excess jail supervisors for more floor officers

    Rod Laureys for Sheriff: Campaign Platform

    Campaign website · Rod for Sheriff 26 · rodforsheriff26.com

    “Conduct a staffing review in 2027 to reduce excess supervisors and place more Correctional Officers back on the floor.”
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Government & transparency

  • Pledges quarterly town halls across St. Joseph County

    Rod Laureys for Sheriff: Campaign Platform

    Campaign website · Rod for Sheriff 26 · rodforsheriff26.com

    “Host quarterly town halls across St. Joseph County to strengthen communication and accountability.”
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