The Central Virginian, Louisa Police Chief leaving, plans sheriff run in Loudoun County

Information on Craig M. Buckley’s personal background is not available at this time.

Craig used to be the police chief in Louisa. He also used to be a commander, supervisor, instructor, detective, and patrol officer in law enforcement.

Craig M. Buckley's campaign for sheriff is his first entry into politics.

Promises to use data and evidence to make informed decisions and reduce crime rate.

- Promises to use data and evidence to make informed decisions and reduce crime rate.

Public Safety

Supports the empowerment of district commanders and patrol deputies to take ownership of their assigned areas and effectively address and resolve local issues.

Wants to establish a Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to decentralize the decision-making to the district commanders.

Supports providing mental health and physical wellness programs for the law enforcement staff.

Wants promotions to be made based on fairness and transparency.

- Supports the empowerment of district commanders and patrol deputies to take ownership of their assigned areas and effectively address and resolve local issues.
- Wants to establish a Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to decentralize the decision-making to the district commanders.
- Supports providing mental health and physical wellness programs for the law enforcement staff.
- Wants promotions to be made based on fairness and transparency.

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Craig M. Buckley

Louisa Police Chief leaving, plans sheriff run in Loudoun County

Information on Craig’s personal background is not available at this time.

Craig has 28 years of experience in various roles and departments of law enforcement. Craig worked as a patrol officer, detective, instructor, supervisor, and commander in different divisions. Before running for the Sheriff's office, Craig served two years as Louisa Police Chief.

- Promises to use data/evidence to make informed decisions and reduce crime rate.

- Supports the empowerment of district commanders and patrol deputies to take ownership of their assigned areas and effectively address and resolve local issues.
- Supports optimal allocation of resources.
- Supports the establishment of Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to decentralize the decision-making to the district commanders.
- Supports the provision of mental health and physical wellness programs for the law enforcement staff.
- Supports the system of promotion based on fairness and transparency.

Craig M. Buckley does not have a political background. Craig never held a public office before.

- Supports the use of data/evidence to make informed decisions and continuously evaluating its impact on fostering a safer community environment.

There is no information about the candidate's personal background as of 19 July 2023.

- Supports data/evidence-based decision-making and ongoing evaluation of community impact.

- Supports decentralization of authority to ensure community-oriented policing.
- Supports the empowerment of district commanders and patrol deputies to take ownership of their assigned areas and effectively address and resolve local issues.
- Supports optimal allocation of resources.
- Supports the establishment of Citizens Advisory Council (CAC) to decentralize the decision-making to the district commanders.
- Supports the provision of mental health and physical wellness programs for the law enforcement staff.
- Supports the system of promotion based on fairness and transparency.
- Supports the creation of a welcoming, rewarding, and inclusive environment to to both attract new recruits and retain our esteemed employees.

- Virginia sheriffs oversee local jails, provide courthouse security, serve legal documents, and transport inmates.  
- Sheriffs are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years with no term limits. Elections are partisan. 

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