Sandy Carpenter, a Republican, is a Watch Command Captain with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. His website says he has 30 years of experience as a “decorated law enforcement officer.” The site says he served as captain over court security during the Casey Anthony trial last summer.
Carpenter, a fourth-generation Lake County resident, ran for Lake County Sheriff in 2004, but lost in the Republican primary to Daniels.
Carpenter, 51, has been critical of Borders’ financial handling of the Lake sheriff’s office. He also has frequently mentioned and campaigned with his friend, retired basketball star Shaquille O'Neal.