JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The two candidates for the Stutsman County Sheriff position discussed some of the issues facing the position and county during a forum on October 16th.

Incumbent Chad Kaiser and Elizabeth Kapp were asked a wide range of questions including crime issues, staffing, resources needed, visiting schools in the county and more. The position will be up for election on November 6th.

The Jamestown Area Chamber of Commerce sponsored the forum. Listen below to some of the questions each candidate answered.

What is the number one crime issue that needs an immediate plan of action from the next Sheriff?

Kapp

Kaiser

Stutsman County is a large area. Do you feel the department is adequately staffed to serve the region?

Kaiser

Kapp

If you had more resources available, in what area of law enforcement would you feel needs that additional funding?

Kapp

Kaiser

Officers used to visit the schools in Stutsman County on a regular basis. Are you planning on implementing this again? Especially for children with special needs.

Kaiser

Kapp

What is your position on Measure 3?

Kapp

Kaiser

The forum was held through CSI TV 10