Topic: John Hanlin

Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin gained national attention for a 2013 letter sent to Vice President Joe Biden stating he would not enforce unconstitutional federal gun regulations. During recent interviews, Hanlin has attempted to keep the focus on the investigation rather than the political debate over firearm legislation.

Sheriff John Hanlin appeared to be sidelined from the primary investigation into the Umpqua Community College shooting following media reports on his political beliefs. In local footage, Hanlin is seen providing general information to reporters from behind police lines rather than leading the official briefings.