Charmaine is originally from Cincinnati. She has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati. Charmaine lives in Cincinnati with her wife, Christine.

Charmaine previously served as a sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and major in the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.

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Charmaine McGuffey currently serves as Hamilton County Sheriff. She was elected in 2020 and is seeking reelection for her 2nd term. 

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Supports holding deputies accountable for excessive use of force.

Believes in ensuring "equal justice for everyone who encounters her staff."

Supports training staff in implicit bias, diversity, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and cultural competency.

Believes safety is paramount, aiming to create secure communities and safe environments for deputies and incarcerated individuals.

As sheriff, requires deputies to use de-escalation when faced with aggressive encounters and use the necessary level of force needed for the safety of those deputies and the community at large.

Supports "fair labor laws and safe working conditions for the hard working men and women in labor."

- Supports holding deputies accountable for excessive use of force.
- Believes in ensuring "equal justice for everyone who encounters her staff."
- Supports training staff in implicit bias, diversity, de-escalation, crisis intervention, and cultural competency.
- Believes safety is paramount, aiming to create secure communities and safe environments for deputies and incarcerated individuals.
- As sheriff, requires deputies to use de-escalation when faced with aggressive encounters and use the necessary level of force needed for the safety of those deputies and the community at large.
- Supports "fair labor laws and safe working conditions for the hard working men and women in labor."

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As commander of Jail and Court Services, formed a committee that collaborated with social service groups throughout the county to allow targeted engagement with incarcerated people.

As commander of Jail and Court Services, created a program to bring services and treatment to veterans.

As commander of Jail and Court Services, created a specialized group to provide life skills for incarcerated men who are nearing their release date and a recovery pod with treatment and community services for heroin-addicted women.

Said, "progressive jail policy reform, with a focus on rehabilitative, rather than punitive strategies, results in lower recidivism and overall healthier communities ... people who are incarcerated should be offered opportunities and services during incarceration that increase their chances of success upon release ... within our criminal justice system, we can do better."

- As commander of Jail and Court Services, formed a committee that collaborated with social service groups throughout the county to allow targeted engagement with incarcerated people.
- As commander of Jail and Court Services, created a program to bring services and treatment to veterans.
- As commander of Jail and Court Services, created a specialized group to provide life skills for incarcerated men who are nearing their release date and a recovery pod with treatment and community services for heroin-addicted women.
- Said, "progressive jail policy reform, with a focus on rehabilitative, rather than punitive strategies, results in lower recidivism and overall healthier communities ... people who are incarcerated should be offered opportunities and services during incarceration that increase their chances of success upon release ... within our criminal justice system, we can do better."

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Supports no-cash bail for low-level, non-violent crimes, believing that incarcerating people due to inability to pay bail exacerbates poverty and undermines community safety.

Believes in incarcerating dangerous criminals but wants to keep non-violent and presumed innocent people employed and with their families as they work through the legal system.

Believes in incarcerating "dangerous prisoners" but wants to keep non-violent and presumed innocent people employed and with their families as they work through the legal system.

Believes in the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Supports efforts to reduce the cycle of repeat offenders with proven addiction, mental health, and job services for prisoners.

- Supports no-cash bail for low-level, non-violent crimes, believing that incarcerating people due to inability to pay bail exacerbates poverty and undermines community safety.
- Believes in incarcerating "dangerous prisoners" but wants to keep non-violent and presumed innocent people employed and with their families as they work through the legal system.
- Believes in the presumption of innocence until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Supports efforts to reduce the cycle of repeat offenders with proven addiction, mental health, and job services for prisoners.

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Charmaine McGuffey

Jim lives in Sayler Park with his wife and 2 children. He graduated from Western Hills High School. Jim earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree from the University of Cincinnati.

Jim has worked in the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office for 40 years in various roles, including the Patrol Division and Jail Division.

Jim Neil previously served as sheriff of Hamilton County. He served 2 terms from 2013 to 2021. 

Believes in addressing public safety through community collaboration, officer recruitment and retention, and tackling issues such as fentanyl, drugs, and mental health.

Wants to address public safety through community collaboration, officer recruitment and retention, and tackling issues such as fentanyl, drugs, and mental health.

Supports collaboration among public safety and health agencies to combat terrorist activity.

Supports the Violent Crimes Task Force, believing it enhances resource sharing and collaboration among agencies to investigate and arrest violent criminals.

Believes in addressing the opioid epidemic through treatment, education, and enforcement.

As the previous County Sheriff, posted billboards encouraging residents to report heroin dealers, which led to a "1,000% increase in telephone tips from the general public to the Regional Enforcement Narcotic Unit."

- Wants to address public safety through community collaboration, officer recruitment and retention, and tackling issues such as fentanyl, drugs, and mental health.
- Supports collaboration among public safety and health agencies to combat terrorist activity.
- Supports the Violent Crimes Task Force, believing it enhances resource sharing and collaboration among agencies to investigate and arrest violent criminals.
- Believes in addressing the opioid epidemic through treatment, education, and enforcement.
- As the previous County Sheriff, posted billboards encouraging residents to report heroin dealers, which led to a "1,000% increase in telephone tips from the general public to the Regional Enforcement Narcotic Unit."

As sheriff, partnered with the University of Cincinnati and the Talbert House to provide counseling and evidence-based programs for inmates.

Believes in providing counseling and evidence-based programs for inmates.

Supports the Hamilton County Jail’s New Men’s Recovery Pod, believing it addresses gaps in addiction treatment.

Supports the Hamilton County Jail’s men's recovery pod, believing it addresses gaps in addiction treatment.

- Believes in providing counseling and evidence-based programs for inmates.
- Supports the Hamilton County Jail’s men's recovery pod, believing it addresses gaps in addiction treatment.

Believes his service as Sheriff will be "rooted in a deep understanding of our criminal justice system."

Believes he will bring a deep "understanding of our criminal justice system" to his role as Sheriff. 

- Believes he will bring a deep "understanding of our criminal justice system" to his role as Sheriff. 

Jim Neil

As of August 26, 2024, John Hancock did not have a website or any information online.

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John Hancock's campaign for Hamilton County Sheriff is his 1st run for public office. 

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- The County Sheriff has complete police jurisdiction over all municipalities, and provides full police protection to the unincorporated areas of the county.
- The County Sheriff is responsible for enforcing the laws of Ohio and the United States. 
- County Sheriffs are responsible for operating and maintaining the county jail. 
- The County Sheriff aids the Common Pleas Court with security during trials, issues warrants, and serves court orders. 
- County Sheriffs are elected to 4 year terms. 

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