Tom Vaughn
Candidate for Sheriff, Marion County
Background
- Occupation
- Chief of Police, Southport Police Department
- Campaign website
- thomasvaughnforsheriff.com
Chief of the Southport Police Department since 2014; he began his law enforcement career with the Marion County Sheriff's Office in 1997. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy.
Documented positions
Public safety
Pledges a comprehensive review of jail operations.
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“I will conduct a comprehensive review of jail operations, including intake, staffing, classification, inmate movement, overcrowding, medical and mental health services”
Pledges to address deputy staffing, training and pay.
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“I will address recruitment, retention, staffing, training, employee morale, and competitive compensation.”
Pledges ICE cooperation only where the law requires it.
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“cooperate appropriately with federal authorities when legally required”
Health & human services
Supports medication-assisted addiction treatment in the jail.
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“I would also support evidence-based substance-use treatment, including medication-assisted treatment when medically appropriate.”
All sources (4)
- Who and What Is on My Ballot: the official ballot of every precinct, 2026 General Election (Marion 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
- Thomas Vaughn for Marion County Sheriff — home and Meet the candidate
Campaign website · Thomas Vaughn for Sheriff · thomasvaughnforsheriff.com
- Thomas Vaughn — Mirror Indy 2026 Voter Guide
Candidate questionnaire · Mirror Indy · mirrorindy.org
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