A Chattanooga Police Department Homicide Unit supervisor has announced he's running for Hamilton County sheriff.
Victor Miller is seeking the Democratic nomination. His previous experience includes serving as a patrol officer, homicide detective, police department spokesman and Crime Stoppers program coordinator.
"I care about our community and want to focus on keeping us safe and building community relationships," Miller said in a news release Thursday. "We can make Hamilton County safer and reduce crime by focusing on the crimes that matter most to us, protecting our children and schools, providing more support and resources to our deputies, and building relationships between all segments of Hamilton County's diverse community and law enforcement."
Miller has a "deep understanding of the issues facing our community and has forged a relationship with community members across the county," according to the release.
His community involvement includes current and past service on committees that focus on supporting victims and witnesses of violence, recruitment, diversity, employee benefits, community- oriented policing and enhancing law enforcement response to victims of violence.
"I will do everything I can to preserve all the great things about Hamilton County and will work diligently to make our community an even better and safer place to live, work, and visit," Miller said in a news release. "Over the coming months, I will release specific plans on how we can make Hamilton County better and safer for everyone. I look forward to meeting with and listening to the concerns and ideas of community members."
Hamilton County Sheriff Jim Hammond is seeking re-election.
The county primary election is scheduled for May 1, and the county general election is scheduled for Aug. 2.