Renville County Sheriff Running for Re-election

Renville County Sheriff Scott Hable has announced his candidacy for re-election as Sheriff. He is pledging to continue his focus on community partnerships and excellence in public safety.

Hable says serving the people of Renville County as their Sheriff has been the absolute honor of his lifetime. He says significant progress has been made by working together – leveraging innovation, building trust, and supporting the dedicated professionals at the Sheriff’s Office.
Hable says he’s seeking another term to continue that work and keep the communities in Renville County safe, strong and connected.

During his tenure, Hable has advanced community policing efforts, expanded training and technology, and strengthened jail programming – including advocacy for specialized treatment in lieu of incarceration of those with significant mental illness. He has also taken an active role in shaping statewide public safety policy through Legislative testimony in St. Paul.

Under his leadership, the Sheriff’s Office has emphasized fiscal responsibility and the utilization of modern tools and equipment to improve emergency response, solve crimes, and serve residents effectively. Hable says he’s proud of what’s been accomplished, but looking ahead, there’s more to do – such as further strengthening community engagement and trust; investing in staff training, wellness, and retention; and expanding the use of technology to improve service, efficiency and transparency.

Hable has over 30 years of law enforcement experience and has served as Renville County Sheriff since 2011. He currently chairs the Minnesota Violent Crime Coordinating Council, served as President of the Minnesota Sheriffs’ Association in 2024, and was named “Sheriff of the Year” in 2024 by the Small & Rural Law Enforcement Executives’ Association. He also remains active locally as a volunteer paramedic and firefighter.