In a press conference today, Jim Levin's announced he's been endorsed by former sheriff's Rod Shope and John McDougall.

He calls both of the men his mentors in letters to Levin's.

They both say he's qualified for the job because of his experience working in the sheriff's office for so many years.

Levin says it's his 30 years of service at the sheriff's office in many different roles.

That makes him the best candidate to lead the office.

I was watch Commander, I ran homicide.

I've done it all.

Basically, I've got over 4000 hours of advanced training in law enforcement, and it's time to put a cop's cop to be the sheriff of the county.

Recently, the incumbent share of Carmine missing Marcie, no scene here announced he plans to run for the office as well.