Safe communities.
Trusted leadership.
Meet Charles
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For more than two decades, Charles Hollowell has dedicated his life to protecting others, leading with integrity, and serving the people of Hamilton County, Indiana. Now, he's ready to bring that same commitment to the Sheriff's Office.
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I live by the motto, "If you want to get anything done, you must be consistent and disciplined." Throughout my service to the community, I've applied that philosophy by leading with fairness, empathy, consistency, and a strong work ethic.
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Growth is a sign of success, but it must be managed wisely. Hamilton County needs strategic planning from the Sheriff’s Department that keeps pace with our growing population while maintaining the quality services residents count on.
Campaign Launch
Members of the public are invited to attend Hollowell's official campaign kickoff celebration on Sunday, July 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Grand Junction Brewing Co., 1189 E. 181st Street, Westfield. The event is open to the public, and all ages are welcome.
Committed to community
Charles is committed to leading a Sheriff's Office built on integrity, professionalism, transparency, and service—working every day to ensure Hamilton County remains one of the safest places in Indiana to live, work, and raise a family.
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VISIONARY LEADERSHIP
Planning for Our Future
Hamilton County is growing, and the Sheriff's Office must grow with it. Charles is committed to continuing the department's legacy of excellence while preparing it for the future through innovative leadership, responsible financial stewardship, and a commitment to operational excellence.
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SAFE COMMUNITIES.
Public Safety
Hamilton County is consistently recognized as one of the safest communities in Indiana and the nation. Charles believes that success is built through strong leadership, dedicated public servants, and community trust. As Sheriff, he will continue that tradition by leading with integrity, professionalism, transparency, and accountability. Having called Hamilton County home for nearly 25 years, he is committed to protecting the community his family is proud to call home.
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RESPONSIBLE STEWARDSHIP
Fiscal Responsibility
Keeping our communities safe means being a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars. Throughout his career, he has helped manage budgets, plan for the future, and ensure public funds are invested wisely to deliver the high-quality public safety services Hamilton County residents expect.
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EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Investing in People
Investing in employees means investing in safer communities. By prioritizing training, leadership development, and career advancement, he will build a Sheriff's Office that attracts, develops, and retains the very best.
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TRUSTED LEADERSHIP
Integrity & Transparency
Transparency builds trust. Throughout his career, he has led major public safety operations while fostering accountability, open communication, and meaningful community engagement.
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COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Stronger Together
Public safety is a shared responsibility. He is committed to building strong partnerships with residents, schools, businesses, faith communities, and local organizations to strengthen trust, prevent crime, and keep Hamilton County safe.
