Committed to protecting our community with integrity, accountability, and leadership you can trust. Laurel County has never had a Sheriff's Candidate with this much experience.
Committed to protecting our community with integrity, accountability, and leadership you can trust.

My mission is simple, to provide Laurel County with a new direction in leadership by putting people first. I am committed to leading with integrity, accountability, and experience—building a Sheriff’s Office that serves the community, not itself. Through proactive policing, strong prevention programs, and modern, responsible leadership, I will focus on real solutions, real safety, and real trust between law enforcement and the people we serve.

Laurel County doesn’t need on-the-job training or outside experiments. It needs a Sheriff who already understands the office, the people, and the responsibility that comes with the badge.
With 25 years in law enforcement—including 18 years at the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office—Robbie has served at every level of leadership, including direct involvement in preparing and managing the department’s annual budget. Laurel County has never had a Sheriff’s candidate with this depth of experience.
Focused on policies, deputies, and results — not publicity, politics, or personal attention.
Prepared to lead a modern Sheriff’s Office that adapts to today’s challenges while staying grounded in service and accountability.
These values guide every decision, every day.
They reflect how Robbie has led throughout his career and how he will serve as Sheriff — focused on responsibility, preparation, and putting people above politics.

No one understands the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office like Robbie Grimes.
With 25 years in law enforcement and 18 years inside the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office, Robbie has served at every level — from Bailiff to Major — with direct oversight of evidence operations, asset forfeiture, and technology systems. This is leadership built from the inside out.

Leadership is about responsibility, not recognition.
Robbie believes the Sheriff’s role is to serve, not perform. His focus has always been on policies, people, and results — supporting deputies who do the work every day and leading quietly behind the scenes.

Today’s challenges require forward-thinking leadership.
Crime, drugs, scams, and technology are changing fast. Robbie brings hands-on experience developing policies and understands modern threats. He believes in prevention, evaluation, and adapting — not relying on outdated, reactive approaches.
Robbie believes trust is built by showing up — not just during an election, but year-round. His commitment to Laurel County extends beyond the badge and into the community he serves.








25 years in law enforcement, including 18 years inside the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office — with hands-on leadership across operations, evidence, and policy.

Leadership focused on policy, deputies, and results — not publicity or politics.

A proactive approach to crime, technology, and evolving threats — built for today, not yesterday.
Laurel County deserves a Sheriff with the experience, judgment, and commitment to lead from day one and Laurel County has never had a Sheriff's Candidate with this much experience.
Robbie Grimes is ready to serve with integrity, accountability, and a focus on the people — not politics.


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