MEET THE SHERIFF
Sheriff Levorchick has proudly served as the Ottawa County Sheriff since September of 2011. During his tenure as Sheriff, Levorchick has cut over $75,000 for the annual budget and brought in more than $100,000 to the county’s general fund through initiatives and programs benefitting the county.
Sheriff Levorchick began his career in Law Enforcement in 1984 as an Auxillary Police Officer with the Pemberville Police Department. That same year, Sheriff Levorchick successfully completed the Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy at Owens Technical College.
Sheriff Levorchick began serving the people of Ottawa County in the summer of 1985 when he was hired as a Patrolman with the Catawba Island Township Police Department, and he first joined the Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office as a Patrol Deputy in 1987. Throughout his time with the Sheriff’s Office, Levorchick was promoted to Patrol Sergeant, Detective, and Captain of Operations.
Sheriff Levorchick has received multiple awards and commendations for his work with the public. He was awarded Deputy of the Year in 1999 and has received eight letters of commendation and merit awards for his service in the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Special Response Team, and Underwater Rescue/Recovery Team. In 2009, the Sheriff received the Lifesaving Award for performing the Heimlich maneuver on a choking man in a restaurant.
Sheriff Levorchick resides on Catawaba Island with his wife Lori and their son, Noah. Sheriff and Lori also have an adult son, Collin, who resides in Bay Township with his wife Meghan and Walker, the Sheriff’s grandson. Sheriff and Lori’s youngest son Noah is a student at Bowling Green State University, where he is also the National Collegiate Bodybuilding Champion.
In his spare time, Sheriff enjoys spending time with his family and leading an active and healthy lifestyle through weight training, golfing, fishing, and hunting.
Education and Certifications:
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High School Diploma from Eastwood High School
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Ohio Peace Officer’s Training Academy
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A large number of certifications while employed in law enforcement (included)
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Graduate of Police Executive Leadership College (OACP) (2018)
CERTIFICATES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
MEMBERSHIPS AND AFFILIATIONS
Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program 1984
Basic Doppler Radar Operation 1984
Accident Investigation ( Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy) 1987
Technical Traffic Crash Investigation (OSHP Academy) 1989
Traffic Radar (OSHP Academy) 1989
Hazardous Material Awareness (Ohio Fire Academy) 1990
Ice Rescue (Ohio Department of Natural Resources) 1990
Advanced Detection, Apprehension, and Prosecution of DUI’s (OSHP Academy) 1992
Firearms, Arrest, and Self Defense Tactics (OSHP Academy) 1992
Defensive Tactics Instructor (OPOTA) 1992
Pressure Point Control Tactics (OPOTA) 1992
Drug Interdiction (OSHP Academy) 1992
Baton Instructor (OPOTA) 1992
Monadnock PR24 Baton Instructor (OPOTA) 1992
Tracking for Law Enforcement (OPOTA) 1992
Crack Houses (OPOTA) 1992
Chemical Agents (OPOTA) 1992
Radiological Exposure Control (Ohio EMA) 1992
Defensive Tactics Seminar (DeMile) 1993
Rescue Diver (PADI) 1993
Ice Diver (PADI) 1994
Chemical Munitions Instructor (Defense Technology) 1994
Distraction Device Instructor (Defense Technology) 1994
Aerosol Projector Instructor (Defense Technology) 1994
Less Than Lethal Instructor (Defense Technology) 1994
Instructional Skills / Instructor’s Course (OPOTA) 1994
ASP Baton Instructor (OPOTA) 1994
Basic Tactical Officer Training (Central Ohio P.O. Training Academy) 1995
Tactical Entries Seminar (N.A.R.C.O.) 1995
Grade Crossing Collision Investigations (Norfolk Southern Police Department) 1995
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (Public Safety Training Inc.) 1995
Laser Electronic Speed Measuring Device (Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office) 1995
Special Weapons and Tactics School (F.B.I) 1996
EOD Training (Davis Besse Nuclear Power Station) 1996
Two Day Explosives Seminar (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms) 1997
Techniques for Surviving Sudden Life or Death Encounters (VMA) 1997
Global Positioning System Training Conference (MACLOCLEN) 1998
Ohio Identification Officer’s Association Seminar 1998
Search & Seizure / Search Warrants (NCPI) 1999
Dignitary Protection (OPOTA) 2000
Criminal Case Management (PATC) 2001
Tactical Assault Rifle / Carbine Instructor (Ohio L.E. Training Center) 2001
Interviews and Interrogations (Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners) 2001
Investigating and Prosecuting Financial Crimes Against the Elderly (Ohio A.G.) 2002
National Threat Assessment Seminar (U.S. Secret Service / U.S. Dept. of Education) 2002
Forensic Anthropology (Ohio Association of Polygraph Examiners) 2002
Sexual Assault Response Team / Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (YWCA) 2002
Infant / Child Death Investigation (OPOTA) 2003
Identity Theft (OPOTA) 2003
Anti-Terrorism Training for Law Enforcement (Ohio Task Force Commanders Assoc.) 2004
Ohio Terrorism Awareness and Prevention Program (Ohio Homeland Security) 2004
1st Responder HazMat / WMD / PPE Awareness (Ohio Fire Academy) 2005
1st Responder HazMat / WMD / PPE Awareness Train the Trainer (Ohio Fire Academy) 2005
Project Lifesaver Electronic Search Specialist 2005
L.E. “Train the Trainer” for Use and Deployment of Stop Sticks (Stop Tech, Ltd.) 2006
Quota Free Police Productivity System (VMA) 2006
One Year Adult Education Certificate (State of Ohio) 2006
Introduction to Incident Command System (FEMA) 2006
ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents (FEMA) 2006
Legal and Liability Management for SWAT (PATC) 2007
Sniper Teams, Asset or Liability? Running a Successful Sniper Team (Enforcement Expo) 2007
Breaching: A Multi-Faceted Approach (Enforcement Expo) 2007
Subject / Suspect Control Tactics (Enforcement Expo) 2007
National Response Plan (NRP), an Introduction (FEMA) 2007
Homeland Security Training relating to “Road Patrol” (Ohio Homeland Security) 2007
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder / Considerations for L.E. Professionals (OPOTA) 2008
B.A.C. Datamaster 2008
Incident Response to Terrorist Bombings (New Mexico Tech) 2008
Instructor Certification for I.R.T.B. (New Mexico Tech) 2008
FEMA G-400 Advanced ICS (Ohio EMA) 2008
Prevention and Response to Suicide Bombing Incidents (New Mexico Tech) 2009
Terrorists, Ideologies, and Beliefs (U.S.D.O.J., U.S. Attorney’s Office) 2009
M26 Taser Certification (Taser International Inc.) 2009
AWR 144 Port and Vessel Security for Public Safety (FEMA, RDPC) 2009
Presenting speaker at Nuclear Energy Institute Force on Force Workshop 2010
Patrol Rifle Instructor (N.R.A.) 2011
Sheriffs’ Basic Training Course 2012
Leadership in Law Enforcement 2012
Awareness of Human Trafficking 2012
Responding to Human Trafficking 2012
Project Lifesaver Electronic Search Specialist 2012
Internal Affairs and Other Administrative Services (BSSA) 2012
A.L.I.C.E. active shooter program instructor course 2013
Dangerous Wild Animals Response Team Training (BSSA) 2014
How to Market Your Office (BSSA) 2014
Leadership Perspectives 2014
Dealing with the Mentally Ill 2015
Below 100 2015
Policing in the 21st Century 2016
Blue Courage 2016
Legislative Issues Affecting the Office of Sheriff 2016
Opiate Awareness 2016
Glock Armorer 2017
Crisis Intervention Team Training 2018
Police Executive Leadership College 2018
Project Lifesaver 2020
Officer Wellness Seminar 2022
Vicarious Trauma 2022
Domestic Violence Legal Updates 2022
Responding to Sexual Assaults 2022
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity 2022
Use of Deadly force and Legal Guidelines 2022
Concealed Firearm Carry Changes 2022
Ohio Forfeiture Laws 2022
Custodial Interrogations 2022
Hate Crimes 2022
Use of Restraints 2022
New and Updated Criminal Charges 2022
Arrest, Search, and Seizure 2022
Anti-Bias Training for Law Enforcement 2022
Managing Fatigue in a 24/7 Operation 2022
Mental Health Response 2022
Pursuit Driving 2022
Stop Stick Training 2022
BCI Lethal Use of Force and OIS Investigations 2023
Effective Communication and Safe Interaction with Persons in Crisis 2023
Critical Thinking in Use of Force Situations 2023
Human Trafficking 2023
Importance of Having a Peer Support Program for Your Department 2023
L.E. Personnel and Implicit Bias During Interactions with Citizens and Suspects 2023
Cybersecurity Threats to Public Entities 2023
Find ‘em, Hire ‘em, and Keep ‘em: Why Culture Matters 2024
Active Shooter: Recognition and Basic Response 2024
Response to Resistance – Use of Force 2024
Pursuit Driving Fundamentals 2024
Connecting Youth and Communities with Law Enforcement 2024
CPR / AED 2024
CAT and Officer Wellness 2024
Ohio Auditor: Fraud Reporting and Training 2024
Crisis Mitigation 2024
Victim’s Rights – Marsy’s Law 2024
Responding to Mental Health Issues 2024
NIBIN Overview 2024
Legal Updates 2024
CJIS Security and Privacy 2024
Ottawa County Township Trustees Association
Ottawa County Farm Bureau
Ottawa County Chiefs of Police Association
Ottawa County Fire Chiefs Association
Ottawa County 400 Users Association (Radio Association)
Riverview Nursing Home Auxiliary (Lifetime Member)
Immaculate Conception Parish
Knights of Columbus, Council 1750
Buckeye State Sheriff’s Association
*Chairman of BSSA Funeral and Mourning Committee
*Former Member of Image Enhancing Committee
*Former Member of Newly Appointed / Newly Elected Sheriff Committee
*Former Member of False Alarm Reduction Subcommittee
*Former Member of Planning Committee
*Former Chairman of Medical and Mental Health in County Jails Subcommittee
Former Board Member of Northern Border Initiative (Homeland Security)
Owens Community College Center for Emergency Preparedness, Advisory Board Member
Owens Community College Center for Emergency Preparedness,Former Finance Board Member
Terra State Community College, Former Law Enforcement Advisory Council
EHOVE Career Center, Advisory Board
Founding member of The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard
Charter member of The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team
Charter member of The Ottawa County Sheriff’s Office Underwater Recovery Team
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