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Dave attended Tippecanoe High School. He holds a degree in criminal justice from the University of Dayton. He is married to his wife, Sheri, with whom he has 2 children. He lives in Troy, Ohio. 

Dave previously worked as chief deputy of the Miami County Sheriff's Office. He also held positions as a road patrol deputy, patrol sergeant, patrol lieutenant, detective lieutenant, and administrative captain with the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. 

Dave Duchak is the  Miami County Sheriff. He was elected to this position in 2016 and is serving his 2nd term. 

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Supports collaboration between law enforcement, mental health professionals, and community partners to provide treatment for addiction.

Supports partnerships between local law enforcement and mental health professionals, courts, and other community partners to provide addiction treatment. 

Believes narcotics cause crime and human misery, and plans to work to keep illegal narcotics out of Miami County and bring traffickers to justice.

Said "Narcotics bring crime and human misery. I and my staff will do all in our power to keep illegal narcotics out of Miami County and bring those who would traffic narcotics to justice."

Believes there is a "dramatic decrease" in interest in law enforcement careers, leading to recruitment and retention challenges that will not improve soon.

Wants to address the "dramatic decrease" in interest in law enforcement careers.

Believes in proactive recruitment by visiting academies, high schools, and career centers, resulting in successful recruitment of deputies and corrections officers.

Supports visiting academies, high schools, and career centers to recruit students to work at the County Sheriff's Office. 

Supports hiring deputy recruits without an Ohio Peace Officer certificate and paying for them to attend a police academy.

Removed requirements for deputy recruits to need an Ohio Peace Officer certificate before being hired as a deputy and instituted funding for such hires to attend a police academy.

Supports adding more school resource officers to county school districts.

As sheriff, he added more school resource officers to county school districts.

Supports the Safety Town program for incoming kindergarteners in all county school districts.

Added a Safety Town program for incoming kindergarten students in all county school districts. 

Supports installing 12 license plate readers throughout the county to enhance public safety.

Installed 12 license plate readers countywide. 

Supports enhancing public safety by deploying ballistic shields to county school districts and patrol cars.

Supplied ballistic shields to county school districts and patrol cars.

Supports adding drones to the sheriff's office fleet.

Aded drones to the sheriff's office fleet.

- Supports partnerships between local law enforcement and mental health professionals, courts, and other community partners to provide addiction treatment. 
- Said "Narcotics bring crime and human misery. I and my staff will do all in our power to keep illegal narcotics out of Miami County and bring those who would traffic narcotics to justice."
- Wants to address the "dramatic decrease" in interest in law enforcement careers.
- Supports visiting academies, high schools, and career centers to recruit students to work at the County Sheriff's Office. 
- Removed requirements for deputy recruits to need an Ohio Peace Officer certificate before being hired as a deputy and instituted funding for such hires to attend a police academy.
- Opposes gun control.
- As sheriff, he added more school resource officers to county school districts.
- Added a Safety Town program for incoming kindergarten students in all county school districts. 
- Installed 12 license plate readers countywide. 
- Supplied ballistic shields to county school districts and patrol cars.
- Aded drones to the sheriff's office fleet.

Public Safety

Supports installing jail body scanners to prevent narcotics and contraband from entering jails.

As sheriff, he installed jail body scanners to help prevent narcotics and contraband from entering jails.

Believes the jail population has become increasingly unhealthy due to rampant narcotics use.

Believes the jail population has become increasingly unhealthy due to heavy drug use.

Supports having a crisis therapist on-site at jails for 32 hours a week to address the increase in inmate mental health issues.

Supports having a crisis therapist on-site at jails for 32 hours a week to address inmates' reported increases in mental health issues.

Supports using state funds for jail renovations and new construction. As a county commissioner, helped secure a $175,000 grant from the state for a needs assessment.

Supports using state funds for jail renovations and new construction

Supports enhancing jail security by adding digital video systems and intercom systems.

Added digital video systems and an intercom system in the downtown jail. 

Secured a  $175,000.00 grant for a  needs assessment for various parts of the Miami County criminal justice system, including health facilities and personnel.

- As sheriff, he installed jail body scanners to help prevent narcotics and contraband from entering jails.
- Believes the jail population has become increasingly unhealthy due to heavy drug use.
- Supports having a crisis therapist on-site at jails for 32 hours a week to address inmates' reported increases in mental health issues.
- Supports using state funds for jail renovations and new construction
- Added digital video systems and an intercom system in the downtown jail. 
- Secured a  $175,000.00 grant for a  needs assessment for various parts of the Miami County criminal justice system, including health facilities and personnel.

Jail Management

As of August 7, 2024, Dave Duchak’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Dave Duchak

Dave Duchak has been a resident of Miami County since 1973 and currently lives in Troy. He graduated from Tippecanoe High School and studied criminal justice at the University of Dayton. He is married to his wife Sheri, and together they have two adult children.

Dave has 37 years of law enforcement experience, including 34 years with the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. His previous roles include road patrol deputy, patrol sergeant, patrol lieutenant, detective lieutenant, and administrative captain.

Dave Duchak is the sheriff of Miami County. He was elected in 2016 and has served 2 terms.

Believes in proactive recruiting efforts and improving the selection process to address the "recruiting crisis."

Believes efforts to improve recruitment are crucial for addressing ongoing challenges in law enforcement.

Said, "Narcotics bring crime and human misery. I and my staff will do all in our power to keep illegal narcotics out of Miami County and bring those who would traffic narcotics to justice."

Supports drug-free initiatives and community safety by participating in the Miami County Drug Free Coalition.

Supports the use of advanced technology and equipment, as well as high-quality training for law enforcement, to enhance public safety.

Advocates the use of advanced technology and equipment, as well as high-quality training for law enforcement, to enhance public safety.

As sheriff, added more school resource officers to county school districts.

As sheriff, worked to install 12 license plate readers throughout the county to enhance public safety.

As sheriff, deployed ballistic shields to county school districts and patrol cars.

As sheriff, added drones to the sheriff's office fleet.

- Supports collaboration between law enforcement, mental health professionals, and community partners to provide treatment for addiction.
- Said, "Narcotics bring crime and human misery. I and my staff will do all in our power to keep illegal narcotics out of Miami County and bring those who would traffic narcotics to justice."
- Wants to address the "dramatic decrease" in interest in law enforcement careers.
- Supports drug-free initiatives and community safety by participating in the Miami County Drug Free Coalition.
- Believes in proactive recruitment by visiting academies, high schools, and career centers, resulting in successful recruitment of deputies and corrections officers.
- Supports hiring deputy recruits without an Ohio Peace Officer certificate and paying for them to attend a police academy.
- Opposes gun control.
- Advocates the use of advanced technology and equipment, as well as high-quality training for law enforcement, to enhance public safety.
- Supports the Safety Town program for incoming kindergarteners in all county school districts.
- As sheriff, added more school resource officers to county school districts.
- As sheriff, worked to install 12 license plate readers throughout the county to enhance public safety.
- As sheriff, deployed ballistic shields to county school districts and patrol cars.
- As sheriff, added drones to the sheriff's office fleet.

Supports using state funds for jail renovations and new construction.

Supports maintaining a full-service downtown jail for serious felonies and violent criminals, while also utilizing the minimum security jail on N. County Road 25A for misdemeanors and low-level non-violent felonies.

Supports maintaining a full-service downtown jail for serious felonies and violent criminals, while also utilizing a minimum security jail for misdemeanors and low-level non-violent felonies.

As sheriff, installed jail body scanners to prevent narcotics and contraband from entering jails.

As sheriff, worked to enhance jail security by adding digital video systems and intercom systems.

- Believes the jail population has become increasingly unhealthy due to rampant narcotics use.
- Supports having a crisis therapist on-site at jails for 32 hours a week to address the increase in inmate mental health issues.
- Supports using state funds for jail renovations and new construction.
- Supports maintaining a full-service downtown jail for serious felonies and violent criminals, while also utilizing a minimum security jail for misdemeanors and low-level non-violent felonies.
- As sheriff, installed jail body scanners to prevent narcotics and contraband from entering jails.
- As sheriff, worked to enhance jail security by adding digital video systems and intercom systems.

Supports strong criminal justice policies.

Supports re-electing Sheriff Dave Duchak.

Supports Sheriff Dave Duchak for re-election, saying his work as Sheriff has helped make Miami County "one of the safest counties in Ohio."

Endorses Dave Duchak for Miami County Sheriff.

Plans to conduct a criminal justice needs assessment that will include input from county residents and be made available to all criminal justice stakeholders and the public after completion.

Endorsed by the Miami County Police Association.

Believes re-electing him will ensure "continued stability, strong leadership, and a safe Miami County."

Believes the public should be concerned about criminal justice issues, citing specific court cases and records to support their claims.

Believes his opponent spreads "lies and deliberate distortions" about criminal justice issues.

Believes that saying "just about anything in an attempt to get elected is bad for the community."

Believes in having "integrity and honor" and a "work ethic that is second to none" in the criminal justice system.

Believes in sharing opinions on local elections, such as the upcoming Sheriff of Miami County election.

Believes he is the only logical choice for Miami County Sheriff.

Believes in supporting local law enforcement and urges voters to support Sheriff Dave Duchak.

Supports a comprehensive needs assessment of the Miami County criminal justice system, including input from law enforcement, judges, probation, mental health and substance abuse professionals, medical staff, hospitals, and county residents.

- Supports a comprehensive needs assessment of the Miami County criminal justice system, including input from law enforcement, judges, probation, mental health and substance abuse professionals, medical staff, hospitals, and county residents.

Dave Duchak has been a resident of Miami County since 1973 and currently lives in Troy. He graduated from Tippecanoe High School in 1983 and attended the University of Dayton for 3 ½ years, majoring in criminal justice. He has two adult children.

Dave Duchak is the current Sheriff of Miami County, a position he has held for 7 years. He has 37 years of law enforcement experience, including 34 years with the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. His previous roles include road patrol deputy, patrol sergeant, patrol lieutenant, detective lieutenant, and administrative captain. He began his career with the Village of Bradford Police Department and later worked for the Village of Covington Police Department.

Dave Duchak has served as Miami County Sheriff for 7 years and is seeking re-election.

Supports jail management practices that aim to reduce recidivism.

Supports combining the full-service downtown jail with the minimum security jail on N. County Road 25A to improve conditions and meet state standards.

Supports the addition of video visitation at jails.

Supports adding digital tablets for inmates at no cost to taxpayers.

Supports the current operation of the Sheriff's Office, saying "The biggest compliment a leader of an organization can get is the support of the rank and file of the department."

Supports renovating the downtown jail control room.

Secured a $175,000 grant for a jail needs assessment.

Believes having the support of staff is crucial for a sheriff's leadership.

Believes the tactics used in jail management have not changed, leading to negative consequences for the community.

- 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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 assessment of the Miami County criminal justice system, including input from law enforcement, judges, probation, mental health and substance abuse professionals, medical staff, hospitals, and county residents.