(Franklin County, IN) – Sgt. Adam Henson has announced his candidacy for Franklin County Sheriff.
Henson is a 29-year veteran of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office.
He started as a jail officer in 1996, transitioned to Deputy in 1999, and graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy that year.
Henson is a lifelong resident of the county. He and his wife Sally are the parents of two sons, Jacob and Noah, and have lived in Springfield Township for nearly 30 years.
He graduated from Franklin County High School in 1993 before earning an Associate of Science degree in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University, and began his career with the Vincennes University Police Department.
In 2004, Henson became a law enforcement instructor, teaching Patrol Stops, Emergency Vehicle Operations, and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing. He has also served as a K-9 handler and Field Training Officer.
“Later, I embraced administrative leadership, graduating from the Indianapolis Metro Police Department’s Leadership Academy and the Indiana Sheriff’s Association Leadership Course. Promoted to Sergeant in 2017, I now supervise the agency’s evening shifts and serve as the administrator for the Indiana Traffic Safety Grant, also known as Operation Pull Over,” Sgt. Henson said. “These roles have given me extensive experience in budgeting, scheduling, and officer management.”
Sgt. Henson received the Franklin County Sheriff’s Department Medal of Valor and Life Saving Award in 2022 for his actions during a critical incident.
He will run for sheriff in the May 2026 Republican Primary.
