Re-Elect - 2026
SHERIFF DUSTIN D. HEUERMAN
EXPERIENCED | HONEST | REASONABLE
Working as Sheriff for Champaign County residents since 2018
About Sheriff Dustin Heuerman
Bio
Sheriff Heuerman was first elected as Champaign County Sheriff in 2018 and is the first democrat to serve in the role since the 1930's. He was re-elected to the role in 2022. He is one of four openly-LGBTQ Sheriffs in the nation.
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Prior to being elected in 2018, Dustin was a college professor helping to instill the values of ethics, integrity, respect and compassion in future criminal justice professionals. Overall, he has over 20 years in the public safety profession.
Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) | Community College Leadership
Master of Science (M.S.) | Criminology & Criminal Justice
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) | Criminology & Criminal Justice
Associate of Arts (A.A.) | Criminal Justice
Certificate | Management
Community & Professional Engagement
Board Member | Champaign Rotary Club
Executive Committee Member | Champaign County Community Coalition
Executive Committee Member | Illinois Sheriffs' Association
Committee Member | Region 6 CESSA Task Force (Mental Health Response)
Chairman | METCAD 911 Policy Board
Member | University of Illinois Public Safety Advisory Council
Member | Champaign County Farm Bureau
Member | Fight Crime Invest in Kids
Member | Police Executive Research Forum (PERF)
Experience
Sheriff | Champaign County | 2018 - Present
Criminal Justice Professor/Police Officer | Lake Land College | 2010 - 2018
Deputy Sheriff | Champaign County Sheriff's Office | 2008 - 2010
Deputy Sheriff | Douglas County Sheriff's Office | 2005 - 2008