Find partners
The Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association Podcast

The Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association Podcast

Hosted by Proudly Sponsored By The Buckeye State Educational Foundation

BusinessInterviews guests

Episodes

24

Latest episode

May 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

On this podcast we will introduce elected Sheriffs and their staff. We strive to build a connection with the communities we serve by discussing who we are, our education & experience, and how we got to the positions we’re in today. We’ll discuss pressing issues and current trends in law enforcement, and highlight special programs within different agencies across Ohio.

Listen to episodes

24 recent
May 4, 2026Episode 2656 min

BSSA Episode 26 - Sheriff Fredrick Stevens (Seneca County)

Listeners will be interested in this addition of the BSSA podcast.  Sheriff Fred Stevens has many life experiences; including a journey in Afghanistan teaching their law enforcement how to do their duties as Chiefs of Police.  Stevens, a veteran of the US Army, shares his journey and how the military set the standard for his future as a cop.  You’ll hear a couple great stories too!!

April 6, 2026Episode 2554 min

BSSA Episode 25 - Sheriff Frank Leonbruno (Lake County)

Give this conversation a listen and you’ll learn more about Lake County’s Chief Law Enforcement Officer. Sheriff Leonbruno has been in the business for more than 36 years. He served in several capacities to include Jail Administrator, Chief Deputy and now the elected Sheriff. The Sheriff discusses building a new training center and shooting range, as well as a 504 bed correctional facility that is expected to be in operation in 2027.

January 5, 2026Episode 241 hr 36 min

BSSA Episode 24 - Sheriff Jason K. Landers (Paulding County)

We flip the script in this episode of the BSSA podcast.  Recently, Sheriff Mark Wasylyshyn from Wood County contacted our podcast host and suggested an interview of the 2025 BSSA President.  The table was set.  Wasylyshyn is the host, Landers is the guest.  If you know him, Sheriff Landers never turns down an opportunity when there’s a microphone available.  Set back, grab a coffee and listen to some of his memories from the Sheriff’s 2025 President’s Tour around the State of Ohio….and more.

December 8, 2025Episode 2337 min

BSSA Episode 23 - Sheriff Scott J. Anger (Greene County)

This hometown fella went to the Army and returned home to serve his community at the Xenia Police Department for 30 years.  Scott Anger eventually became the Sheriff of Greene County after the unfortunate death of former Sheriff Gene Fischer in 2021.  Sheriff Anger had big shoes to fill replacing Fischer, to include seeing through a multimillion dollar Sheriff’s Office and Jail construction project.  You’ll get a good feel for what this 40-year lawman is all about after you listen to this episode.

November 7, 2025Episode 2230 min

BSSA Episode 22 - Sheriff Tracy Evans (Pike County)

Pike County, Ohio experienced one of the most gruesome mass murders in Ohio’s history.  Current Sheriff Tracy Evans only scratches the surface of this case of what many refer to as the Pike County Massacre or the Rhoden Family Murders.  Sheriff Evans has been in law enforcement more than 25 years, and spent all of those years holding many positions within Pike County before becoming Sheriff in 2020.

October 6, 2025Episode 211 hr 12 min

BSSA Episode 21 - Sheriff Chris Hilton (Sandusky County)

This longtime Perkins Township police officer turned county sheriff after some controversy surfaced within the Sandusky County Sheriff’s Office involving his predecessor.  Sheriff Chris Hilton talks about his desire to seek the Office of Sheriff to change the communities outlook on the agency.  He was also on a mission to solve a recent murder case that had gone cold.  Within his first year in office, with the help of BCI and others, the murder of Heather Bogle was solved.  Hear those details, and hear all about the IGNITE program in this episode.

September 1, 2025Episode 201 hr 3 min

BSSA Episode 20 - Sheriff Terry Grice (Medina County)

Sheriff Terry Grice is passionate about the community he serves.  When you listen to this addition of the BSSA Pod, you will feel the pride the Sheriff has for his staff through your speakers!  You’ll hear discussion about how important it is for those involved with investigating officer-involved critical incidents to do so in a more timely fashion than in years past; while not compromising the integrity of those investigations.  Sheriff Grice is a family-first type of guy, and we’re excited to get to know him better throughout this interview. Enjoy!

August 9, 2025Episode 1952 min

BSSA Episode 19 - Sheriff Doug Timmerman (Mercer County)

For more than 30 years, Doug Timmerman has dedicated his life to public service.  You’ll hear Sheriff Timmerman discuss some unique homicide investigations that took place during his tenure in the detective bureau.  The Sheriff, serving in his first year in the elected position, describes the towns and school districts within Mercer County.  Agriculture and sports go hand-in-hand in this mid-western part of Ohio - known to many as MAC Country.

July 7, 2025Episode 1843 min

BSSA Episode 18 - Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden (Guernsey County)

Guernsey County, Ohio has an experienced lawman leading their Sheriff’s Office in Sheriff Jeffrey D. Paden.  The Sheriff talks with passion about his office and all of the specialized functions that make up the organization.  After listening to this episode, you’ll certainly google https://www.guernseysheriff.com/ and search their YouTube channel where you’ll enjoy the creations made by Dispatcher Steve Shubert.

June 2, 2025Episode 1739 min

BSSA Episode 17 - Sheriff Marc Ruskey (Henry County)

Henry County has some new young leadership as their Chief Law Enforcement Officer.  Give this interview a listen to get more familiar with Sheriff Marc Ruskey.  Sheriff Ruskey is a high-energy leader with a focus on training. He has only been in office 5 months, but he has a vision to lead his agency and serve the public that put him in charge.

Is this your show?

Claim this listing to keep it up to date, reach guests who want to pitch you, and manage bookings with Guestify.

Claim this listing

More Business podcasts