Meet the Sheriff

Sheriff Fredrick W. Stevens is a 31 year resident of Seneca County, residing in the City of Tiffin. Fred graduated from DeVilbiss High School (Toledo) in 1985 and went straight into the U.S. Army to start his over three-decades in public service.

Current Sheriff of Seneca County (Elected in 2020 for four-year term 2021-2024)

• 32 Years in Law Enforcement
• 11 Years as a front-line/mid-level management supervisor (Sergeant/Lieutenant)
• 8 1/2 Years executive experience (Chief of Police of Tiffin, Ohio
• Master’s Degree in Justice Administration from Tiffin University (2014)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University (2005)
• Associate’s Degree in Police Science from Terra Community College (1995)
• Graduate of the Department of Homeland Security Executive Critical Incident Leadership Academy (Session #15) (2023)
• Graduate of the NSI (National Sheriff’s Institute) Leadership Course (Session #117) (2022)
• Graduate of the NCI (National Correction’s Institute) Jail Administrator’s Course (Session #1) (2022)
• Graduate of the SPI (Southern Police Institute) Organizational Management Course (2018)
• Graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #249) (2012)
• Graduate of the FBI Great Lakes Leadership Course (2011)
• Recipient of the Excellence in Law Enforcement Award from Tiffin University
• Taught Criminal Justice classes at Tiffin University as Adjunct Professor for 6+ years
• U.S. Army Infantry Veteran (4 years) / U.S. Army Reserve Instructor Veteran (6 Years)
• Married for 32 years, 4 children, 5 grandchildren

He is a member of the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association, National Sheriffs’ Association and is a member of the National and Ohio chapter of the FBINAA. Life Member of the Ohio Association of Chief’s of Police were he served on the Publications Committee and the Ohio Collaboration Committee. Member of the National Chief’s of Police Association and International Chiefs of Police Association. Fraternity memberships include: Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.), Amvets, Eagles & Moose.

Sheriff Fredrick W. Stevens is a 31 year resident of Seneca County, residing in the City of Tiffin. Fred graduated from DeVilbiss High School (Toledo) in 1985 and went straight into the U.S. Army to start his over three-decades in public service.

Current Sheriff of Seneca County (Elected in 2020 for four-year term 2021-2024)

• 32 Years in Law Enforcement
• 11 Years as a front-line/mid-level management supervisor (Sergeant/Lieutenant)
• 8 1/2 Years executive experience (Chief of Police of Tiffin, Ohio
• Master’s Degree in Justice Administration from Tiffin University (2014)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from Tiffin University (2005)
• Associate’s Degree in Police Science from Terra Community College (1995)
• Graduate of the Department of Homeland Security Executive Critical Incident Leadership Academy (Session #15) (2023)
• Graduate of the NSI (National Sheriff’s Institute) Leadership Course (Session #117) (2022)
• Graduate of the NCI (National Correction’s Institute) Jail Administrator’s Course (Session #1) (2022)
• Graduate of the SPI (Southern Police Institute) Organizational Management Course (2018)
• Graduate of the FBI National Academy (Session #249) (2012)
• Graduate of the FBI Great Lakes Leadership Course (2011)
• Recipient of the Excellence in Law Enforcement Award from Tiffin University
• Taught Criminal Justice classes at Tiffin University as Adjunct Professor for 6+ years
• U.S. Army Infantry Veteran (4 years) / U.S. Army Reserve Instructor Veteran (6 Years)
• Married for 32 years, 4 children, 5 grandchildren

He is a member of the Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association, National Sheriffs’ Association and is a member of the National and Ohio chapter of the FBINAA. Life Member of the Ohio Association of Chief’s of Police were he served on the Publications Committee and the Ohio Collaboration Committee. Member of the National Chief’s of Police Association and International Chiefs of Police Association. Fraternity memberships include: Fraternal Order of Police (F.O.P.), Amvets, Eagles & Moose.