Jim Baker, the Chief Deputy of the Christian County Sheriff’s Department, is leaning on his experience with the agency in his candidacy for Christian County Sheriff.  He is running as a Republican, with the primary election scheduled for Tuesday, March 17.  He has served in the department for 27 years, with four-and-a-half of those in his current role.  Chief Deputy Baker says he sees crimes against children and mental health as the biggest issues for the department to address.

Regarding mental health, he says his agency’s work is the first step through resources secured in his time on the job but believes there is more to do.

Chief Deputy Baker says he has sought transparency in his current role, citing his relationships with members of the press along with the CCSO IL App.

The candidate concluded by touting his experience and accomplishments in his current role and broader law enforcement career. 

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Chief Deputy Jim Baker appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.