Two candidates are running for the role of Marion County Sheriff: incumbent Democrat Kerry Forestal and Republican candidate Randy Swindle.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office says telephone scams are on the rise from con artists claiming to be members of law enforcement, often demanding money or confidential information from their victims.

In his first year in office, Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal aimed to make significant changes throughout the department. WFYI's Taylor Bennett talked with Forestal to about this past year and the issues facing the office -- including critically low staffing levels.

WFYI's Taylor Bennett sat down with new Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal to ask about his new job, the transition and his first order of business for the department.

Democrat Kerry Forestal and Republican Brian Durham are running for Marion County Sheriff. Current Sheriff John Layton (D) could not run again because of term limits.

The race for Marion County sheriff will be among longtime law enforcement officers Democrat Kerry Forestal and Republican Brian Durham.