Jerry Sheridan
Jerry Sheridan | |
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| 38th Sheriff of Maricopa County | |
| Assumed office January 1, 2025 | |
| Preceded by | Russ Skinner (acting) Paul Penzone |
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| Born | March 29, 1967 Queens, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
Jerry Sheridan is an American law enforcement officer who currently serves as the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Sheridan was elected sheriff in 2024. Sheridan was previously chief deputy to Sheriff Joe Arpaio during his tenure at the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.[1]
Early life and education
[edit]Sheridan was born in Queens, New York. In 1977, Sheridan entered the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office Reserve Deputy Academy, and he was hired as a detention officer, and eventually a deputy sheriff after attending the Phoenix Police Academy.[2][3]
Career
[edit]In 1993, Sheridan was promoted to the rank of Captain and was assigned to the third district in the northwestern part of Maricopa County, which includes the communities of Sun City, Sun City West and Wickenburg. The next year he was moved to district 4, which contains the northeastern part of the county. Several years later, he was promoted to Chief of Patrol by Sheriff Joe Arpaio, and later Chief of Custody.[2] He worked under four sheriffs during his time as an officer.[4]
In 2010, Sheriff Arpaio appointed Sheridan as his Chief Deputy. While working for Arpaio, Sheridan was found in civil contempt of court in connection with the Melendres racial profiling lawsuit.[1]
In 2020, he ran for Sheriff against Paul Penzone, but lost.[4] In 2024, Sheridan ran for Sheriff of Maricopa County, defeating two other Republicans in the primary, and Democratic challenger Tyler Kamp in the general election by a significant margin.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Jenkins, Jimmy (October 8, 2024). "Who is Maricopa County sheriff candidate Jerry Sheridan?". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ a b "Meet Jerry Sheridan". Sheridan for Sheriff. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Stone, Kevin (November 18, 2024). "Maricopa County sheriff-elect looks back on his time working alongside Joe Arpaio". KTAR. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ a b Holshouser, Emily (October 9, 2024). "Jerry Sheridan wants to reinvent the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, distances self from former boss Joe Arpaio's legacy". Cronkite News. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
- ^ Hatchett, Ford (November 7, 2024). "Jerry Sheridan talks with ABC15 about plans for upcoming Maricopa County Sheriff term". ABC 15. Retrieved January 2, 2025.