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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

Family picture of Dustin, his husband, and their dogs.

Community & Professional Engagement

Sheriff Heuerman giving an update at a Community Coalition meeting.

Second Vice President | Illinois Sheriffs' Association

Board Member | Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board

Board Member | Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority

Executive Committee Member | Champaign County Community Coalition

Committee Member | Region 6 CESSA Task Force (Mental Health Response)

Chairman | METCAD 911 Policy Board

Member | Champaign Rotary Club

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

Learn more about Sheriff Dustin's background, accomplishments, and leadership philosophy through two videos published by WCIA.

Paid for by the Committee to Elect Dustin Heuerman

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