Hamilton County Sheriff
Salary: $110,624 Term: 4 yearsResponsibilities: To provide services to the courts, to oversee the county jail, and to act as chief law enforcement officer for the county.
Click a candidate icon to find more information about the candidate. To compare two candidates, click the "compare" button. To start over, click a candidate icon.
-
Jim Neil
(Rep)
What are your qualifications for office? (250 character limit)
If elected, what will be your top 3 priorities? (500 character limit)
Occupation
Retired Sheriff of Hamilton County
Education
Jim attended high school at Western Hills High School, got his Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice at University of Cincinnati, and returned to UC to complete his master's degree in Graduate Studies and Research
Experience
Jim Neil was the former Sheriff of Hamilton County and has spent over 40 years in law enforcement. During his time in the Sheriff’s Office, Jim served in both the jail and patrol divisions, rising from sheriff’s deputy to sheriff’s lieutenant before his retirement in 2011. Jim is trained in traffic-accident reconstruction, as a bomb technician, and as a hazmat technician. He also served as a D.A.R.E. officer and as an instructor in the Basic Corrections Academy and the Basic Patrol Academy, where he served as school commander. During his tenure in the Sheriff’s Office, Jim Neil has received the Greater Cincinnati Jaycees’ Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer Award, the Fraternal Order of Police Act of Bravery Award, the Buckeye State
Endorsements
Tony Rosiello, Bill Blessing III, Chuck Short, Zach Haines, plus more coming soon!
As a law-enforcement veteran of 40 years who served two terms as Sheriff, I have a wealth of experience serving the people of Hamilton County. I reduced the budget deficit, fought drugs, and addressed taxpayer waste while keeping the County safe.
1. Hiring high quality Deputies until the Sheriff’s Office has the capacity to properly keep the citizens of Hamilton County safe.
2. Work collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies. This maximizes efficiency and allows each agency to contribute to the security of the county without wasting taxpayer dollars.
3. Address the quality of services the Sheriff’s Office provides to ensure safety not politics is the number one priority of the Sheriff’s Office.
To make a selection for a candidate you must first find your races. Would you like to find your races now?
You have already selected the maximum number of candidates for this race.
You must uncheck an existing selection before making another selection.