PEORIA, Ill. — There’s another candidate for Peoria County Sheriff.
Chris Watkins, who’s been with the Sheriff’s Office for 18 years, has announced his intention to run for sheriff.
Since joining the Sheriff’s Office in 2004, Watkins has served as a Corrections Officer, Patrol Deputy, Detective, Lieutenant and Director of Courthouse Security. He’s currently serving as Field Operations Captain.
Watkins has also been vice president of the police union, a member of the Central Illinois Emergency Response Team, and other task forces.
If elected, Watkins says he would “strive to make Peoria County a better, safer place for all of us to live, work, play and raise families.”
He adds, “Under my leadership, the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office will focus on holding criminals accountable and will keep the community safer through cutting-edge training for our employees. We will also revolutionize re-entry pathways for people returning for incarceration.”
Deputy Blaine Duh, who’s been with the Sheriff’s Office for 19 years, has also filed to run for sheriff.
Sheriff Brian Asbell announced last fall that he would not seek another term.
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