Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/David Ward (sheriff)
as per the longstanding precedent described in criterion #7 in : ''Local politicians whose office would not ordinarily be considered notable may still clear the bar if they have received national or international press coverage, beyond the scope of what would ordinarily be expected for their role''. Ward is a politician holding elected office, not a civil servant - the office of sheriff in Oregon is a political office subject to competitive election. Further, Ward has received extensive and non-incidental (i.e. biographical) coverage in numerous local, regional, and national RS, including, respectively, ''The Burns Time-Herald'' (http://burnstimesherald.info/2014/12/10/david-ward-appointed-sheriff-until-next-general-election/), ''The Oregonian'' (http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-standoff/2016/01/army_experience_rural_values_h.html#incart_big-photo), ''The Los Angeles Times'' (http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-oregon-standoff-spectacle-20160110-story.html), etc. etc. Further,  absolutely permits a standalone article when "''the event is highly significant, and the individual's role within it is a large one
— User:LavaBaron, 18:51, 15 January 2016 (UTC)
Stance: keep
Cited policy: WP:POLOUTCOMES||WP:ONEEVENT (Wikipedia:Deletion policy)