MEET STEVE BUSH

A Record of Service. A Leader You Can Trust.

PROVEN LEADERSHIP

Steve is a proven leader with decades of law enforcement and administrative experience.

Sheriff Steve Bush brings unmatched experience to the role of Floyd County Sheriff. Starting as a patrol officer in New Albany in 1991, he rose through the ranks over three decades—serving as a detective, SWAT team member, and eventually as a Merit Captain leading proactive crime prevention efforts. In addition to his law enforcement service, Steve also served 12 years as a Floyd County Commissioner, including six years as board president. In 2022, the voters of Floyd County elected him Sheriff—and he got to work on day one.

ISU Graduate in Criminology & thousands of hours of specialized police training.

31 Years of Service to New Albany Police Department, Retired as a Merit Captain

Awarded Sagamore of the Wabash Award in 2016 by Mike Pence.

Elected Floyd County Commissioner for 12 Years, 6 Years as President

Education & Training

Sheriff Steve Bush brings unmatched experience to the role of Floyd County Sheriff. Starting as a patrol officer in New Albany in 1991, he rose through the ranks over three decades—serving as a detective, SWAT team member, and eventually as a Merit Captain leading proactive crime prevention efforts. In addition to his law enforcement service, Steve also served 12 years as a Floyd County Commissioner, including six years as board president. In 2022, the voters of Floyd County elected him Sheriff—and he got to work on day one.

Honors & Recognition

Sheriff Steve Bush brings unmatched experience to the role of Floyd County Sheriff. Starting as a patrol officer in New Albany in 1991, he rose through the ranks over three decades—serving as a detective, SWAT team member, and eventually as a Merit Captain leading proactive crime prevention efforts. In addition to his law enforcement service, Steve also served 12 years as a Floyd County Commissioner, including six years as board president. In 2022, the voters of Floyd County elected him Sheriff—and he got to work on day one.

Political Experience

Sheriff Steve Bush brings unmatched experience to the role of Floyd County Sheriff. Starting as a patrol officer in New Albany in 1991, he rose through the ranks over three decades—serving as a detective, SWAT team member, and eventually as a Merit Captain leading proactive crime prevention efforts. In addition to his law enforcement service, Steve also served 12 years as a Floyd County Commissioner, including six years as board president. In 2022, the voters of Floyd County elected him Sheriff—and he got to work on day one.