Lake County is less safe today than it should be. Crime has risen under Sheriff Idleburg’s watch, and too often, his leadership is nowhere to be found when it matters most. From burglaries to violent incidents, the department has become reactive and stretched thin—arriving late, under-resourced, or not at all.

Roman Buchberger will change that.

As Sheriff, Roman will make it clear: crime doesn’t pay in Lake County. He’ll ensure swift, visible, and effective response when crime occurs—and invest in proactive strategies to prevent it.

Whether you live in an unincorporated area that relies directly on the Sheriff’s patrols—or in a municipality with its own police force—Roman’s leadership will impact your safety:

• In unincorporated Lake County, Roman will restore full patrol staffing, increase visibility, and ensure deputies have the training and tools to respond quickly and effectively.

• In incorporated municipalities, the Sheriff’s Office supports major investigations, multi-jurisdictional crime responses, the jail, courts, and regional emergency coordination. Roman will raise the bar in all of it.

His approach includes:

• Stronger patrol presence in unincorporated and vulnerable areas;

• Rapid response protocols and smarter deployment across the county;

• Partnerships with schools, neighborhoods, faith leaders, and businesses to build trust and stop crime upstream;

• Preventive programs addressing addiction, mental health, and youth development;

• Clear standards and accountability, so every resident knows the Sheriff’s Office has their back;

• Strengthen relationships with municipalities and government bodies to improve service in incorporated areas.

Roman’s philosophy is simple: show up when it matters, lead from the front, and use every tool to make people safer. That means responding to threats quickly—and working just as hard to ensure they never arise.

Lake County deserves more than reactive leadership. It deserves a Sheriff who will protect, prevent, and serve with purpose.