2028 · Indian River County · Florida
U.S. Army veteran. 23 years protecting Indian River County — 26 years of service in all. Now it's time to step up again, and bring back the accountability and transparency this community deserves.
Straight Talk
Transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to the Constitution. Public trust is earned through open communication and common-sense leadership — so the Facebook comments go back on, even when they aren't flattering.
The deputies are the face of this office — not the Sheriff. They deserve strong leadership, quality training, and modern resources. When deputies are valued and heard, the whole community is better served.
Criminals pursued aggressively and held accountable, while the rights of law-abiding citizens are always protected. Proactive policing, real investigations, and a visible traffic-enforcement presence on our roads.
26 years of service — 3 in the U.S. Army and 23 protecting Indian River County, from patrol to SWAT to federal task forces. No learning curve, just experience this office can count on from day one.
The days of silence, favoritism, and hiding from the public are over.
— Michael Dilks
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