South Bend Police Chief files to run for St. Joseph County Sheriff

South Bend Police Chief Scott Ruszkowski made it official, he will run for Sheriff of St. Joseph County.

Ruszkowski made the announcement on Friday afternoon in South Bend. He has been police chief for 11 years and was appointed by Mayor Pete Buttigieg.

Dozens of local leaders and supporters attended an event to kick off his campaign at the County-City Building Friday afternoon.

The 37-year veteran of the South Bend Police Department says he will focus on things that have helped him including transparency…

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