Three candidates are vying for the Republican nomination for Bartholomew County Sheriff in the May 8th primary election — incumbent sheriff Matt Myers is facing retired deputy Rob Kittle and retired state trooper Tami Watson.

White River Broadcasting News Director John Clark asked the candidates “What needs to change to improve the safety of the residents of the community and the security of their property?”

Myers said it is all about building better relationships between the community and deputies

Kittle said that it requires more manpower.

Watson said people need to be more engaged in their commmunities.