Michael Davis, a patrol sergeant with the Churchill County Sheriff's Office, has announced his candidacy for Churchill County Sheriff, saying he plans to focus on public safety, employee support, and community partnerships if elected.
If elected, Davis said his priorities include increasing patrol visibility in neighborhoods and rural areas, improving communication with crime victims, strengthening deputy training, and ensuring deputies have the support needed to respond effectively to high-risk situations. He also said recruiting and retaining qualified employees will be essential to the Sheriff's Office's future.
"A strong agency starts with strong people," Davis said. "I don't want deputies to start their careers here and leave. I want them to build their careers and their lives in Churchill County."
Davis has spent 18 years in law enforcement, including the past 14 years serving Churchill County in assignments ranging from detention and patrol to narcotics enforcement, gang investigations, training, and supervision.
"Churchill County has given so much to my family and me, and I am ready to dedicate my experience, leadership, and commitment to protecting the future of the community we proudly call home," Davis said.
Before entering law enforcement, Davis worked in construction before joining the Nevada Department of Corrections in 2009, where he earned his Category III Nevada Peace Officers' Standards and Training certification while serving at Lovelock Correctional Center. That same year, he and his family made Fallon their home.
He later joined the Churchill County Sheriff's Office as a detention deputy, serving as a field training officer and gang unit liaison before graduating from the Nevada Peace Officers' Standards and Training Academy in 2016 with a Category I certification and transferring to patrol. During his patrol assignment, Davis focused on proactive policing, including narcotics enforcement and driving under the influence investigations.
In 2019, Davis was selected as Deputy of the Year, an honor recognizing his service within the Sheriff's Office.
Since 2020, Davis has served as an active shooter response instructor, providing training for local, state, and federal law enforcement officers, as well as civilian organizations. He said he has also worked with the Churchill County School District to improve emergency preparedness for educators and schools.
Davis was selected to serve on the North Central Narcotics Task Force in 2021. He said the task force was recognized in 2022 as Nevada's highest-producing narcotics unit. He also helped strengthen training and response efforts within the Sheriff's Office Gang Unit.
Promoted to patrol sergeant in 2022, Davis said he has focused on leading alongside his deputies while maintaining accountability and supporting morale during ongoing staffing challenges. He also served as vice president and president of the Churchill County Sheriff's Deputies Association before resigning those positions to pursue the office of sheriff.
Davis said he also hopes to strengthen partnerships with local government, schools, community organizations, and other law enforcement agencies while maintaining an active presence within the Sheriff's Office.
"A sheriff should lead from the front, not just behind a desk," Davis said. "I will be present, engaged, and working alongside deputies and the community every day to ensure accountability, visibility, and leadership in action."
"I would be honored to earn your trust and support," Davis said.
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