FORT WAYNE, Indiana (WANE) – Fort Wayne Police Department captain Kevin Hunter has applied as a Democrat to compete in the Allen County Sheriff’s Race.
Hunter, a 32-year veteran of the Fort Wayne Police Department who led the Vice and Narcotics and Internal Affairs units for nearly a decade, pledged to “put his skills to work for all of Allen County.” , making safety and security its top priority. ”
His press release added that he wants to “ensure officers are trained in crisis intervention and suicide prevention” and that Hunter promises “to lead with integrity and transparency as a sheriff.”
The primary is May 3 with the general election in November. Sheriff David Gladieux (right) is completing his second term and can no longer stand for re-election.
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A graduate of the FBI National Academy and a hostage negotiator, Hunter is a strong supporter of police action to eliminate illegal drugs while providing hope and recovery to those suffering from substance use disorders. He is committed to guiding the Sheriff’s Office in better ways of working together, working with other police units, public service agencies and the community to address our greatest concerns.
Under Hunter’s leadership, FWPD has embraced new and better ways to tackle the drug crisis by bringing federally funded dollars to Fort Wayne to address drug-related issues through the HIDTA program, in launching the Hope and Recovery team to connect drug crisis victims with treatment options and make Fort Wayne a statewide law enforcement leader by implementing new drug testing equipment.
