Currently holds the office of Barnstable County Sheriff until December 31, 2028.
Candidate for Barnstable County Sheriff in 2022 Massachusetts General Election.
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Get StartedVirtually every one of these inmates will soon be returning to our community, to our neighborhoods. If we do nothing to support them while they are in our custody, they will continue to commit crimes, and will be back in our custody in a short time. Learn more
Move to end 287(g) because it does not make Barnstable safer. As Sheriff, I will always work towards the key goals of the office, to provide education, treatment and support to those in my care and custody so when they leave my care, they can be productive members of society. 287(g) does not add to those goals. Learn more
Equip the dedicated and hard-working correctional officers with the resources and training needed to do the job in today’s world, as well as put education and treatment professionals in place who have the qualifications and life experience to produce the best results. Learn more
Create robust pre-release centers that include reintegration into families and the workplace as part of their focus. Learn more
But with an approach that treats those who have fallen on hard times with hope and humanity, we can create a safer Cape. I have the life experience, legal experience and firsthand experience in the Sheriff’s office to make Barnstable County safer. Learn more
Activate proven programs that help inmates better themselves and achieve life goals, like job training and counseling, educational opportunities, and comprehensive mental health & drug and alcohol treatment, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT). Learn more
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