Sheriff (Term Commencing 01/06/2025)
As the county’s chief law enforcement officer, the Sheriff provides law enforcement, correctional services and civil services to residents. The Sheriff polices and serves all areas in the county and provides contract police services. The Office of the Sheriff is unique among law enforcement organizations. The Sheriff is the only elected law enforcement official in the State of Ohio. The Sheriff is authorized to perform his duties under Chapter 311 of the Ohio Revised Code. Salary: $101,341.00 (County portion) + $12,668.00 (State portion) = $114,009.00
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Mark Wasylyshyn
(Rep)
What is the number one challenge facing the sheriff’s office and how will you address it?
What kind of training do deputies receive in responding to people with mental health issues and in employing tactics to de-escalate crisis situations?
What characteristics are important to consider when hiring new deputies?
Occupation
Sheriff of Wood County
Education
BA from Hillsdale College
Qualifications
5th term as Sheriff
Campaign Phone Number
4192669339
Mental health and fentanyl. Unfortunately, I am running a mental hospital. Our country does not have enough mental health beds so the people who should be getting treatment at a mental hospital are getting the treatments, as best as we can provide, in jail.
Too many people dying from fentanyl overdoses and other drugs. They detox in jail which takes a lot of observation by our medical staff.
To help resolve the above issues:
We just completed a major addition and renovation of our current facility. The new medial area, booking area and holding cells will allow us to better observe and treat inmates especially those with serious mental health issues and physical issues like detoxing. We train deputies to recognize people in distress
All of our deputies through out the office including dispatchers are CIT trained (Critical Incident Training). We also train on de-escalation techniques.
I look for servants. We are public servants and I look for people who are passionate about doing and serving others.
Honesty is one of our core values along with integrity. The hiring process focuses on the above traits.
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