Tcpalm asked the four candidates running in the Republican primary for sheriff of Indian River County:"What is your message to protesters in the wake of the deaths of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks and others? Are certain changes necessary?…
As a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) I stand with other police professionals in opposing any efforts to "defund the police". I believe the IACP statement in the link below paints an accurate picture of…
If you watched video #5 then you heard me speak about the social contract and what happens in societies when law enforcement officers abuse their powers and violate the terms of that contract. What is happening NOW in communities across…
I condemn the actions that led to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis last Monday. I condemn the lack of moral courage displayed by other officers who did nothing to prevent this tragedy. I am saddened by the violence,…
Throughout this campaign, I have been making a “case” for the need for change at the Indian River County Sheriffs Office. A case where the “burden of proof” rests with me, the challenger. This is so because no voter will…
Join us April 14, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Gates of Praise Church of God for a town hall meeting discussing police and community relations. This event is open to the public and hosted by Keith Touchberry, Candidate for Indian River…
Join us March 5th, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at The River House for a town hall meeting discussing police and community relations. This event is open to the public and hosted by Keith Touchberry, Candidate for Indian River County Sheriff. Come…
Join us February 13th, 2020 from 6:30pm-8:00pm at Church at the Cross for a town hall meeting discussing police and community relations. This event is open to the public and hosted by Keith Touchberry, Candidate for Indian River County Sheriff.…
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA) today endorsed Keith M. Touchberry for Sheriff of Indian River County. “Chief Touchberry is an extraordinary public servant," said the FPCA executive Director Amy Mercer. "From his service in the Marines…
There was a clear winner Thursday night in the first debate among Republican candidates for Indian River County sheriff. It wasn’t Maj. Eric Flowers, Sheriff Deryl Loar’s handpicked successor and spokesman for the office. Flowers has been the early favorite,…