Currently holds the office of Arlington County Sheriff until December 31, 2027.
Candidate for Arlington County Sheriff in 2023 Virginia General Election.
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Get StartedAs Sheriff he committed to upgrading oversight and staff accountability to assure appropriate round-the-clock care for those suffering a mental health crisis. Learn more
Jose has begun the procurement process of Biometric technology, a tool that will help monitor the health of the inmates and provide early prevention and detection capabilities for medical crises. This technology will add to procedures followed by our 24/7 on-call physicians and nurses to keep our jail healthy and prevent any deaths. Learn more
To improve trust and transparency, Jose will work on creating an online dashboard and newsletter program with real-time information for the public and will update the website. Learn more
He will work on in-housing medical, which will bring in more medical personnel and resources and create better accountability for medical staff. Learn more
To work on preventing incarceration and keeping Arlington safe, Jose has built great relationships over the years with organizations like OAR, Path Forward, Doorways and more. He will build on these partnerships to bring community-based solutions. Learn more
Jose knows that avoiding that first contact with the criminal legal system ensures that a young person has full access to education or employment opportunities. Jose supports involvement in youth mentorship and youth violence prevention programs—like summer sports leagues. Learn more
As Sheriff, Jose will eliminate fees charged to an inmate’s family and friends to maintain contact with them, including phone and video calls. Research shows that maintaining connection to family while paying one’s debt to society is an important part of successful re-entry to the community. Learn more
As Sheriff, Jose will eliminate fees charged to an inmate’s family and friends to maintain contact with them, including phone and video calls. Research shows that maintaining connection to family while paying one’s debt to society is an important part of successful re-entry to the community. Learn more
As Sheriff he committed to upgrading oversight and staff accountability to assure appropriate round-the-clock care for those suffering a mental health crisis. Learn more
To improve trust and transparency, Jose will work on creating an online dashboard and newsletter program with real-time information for the public and will update the website. Learn more
Jose knows that avoiding that first contact with the criminal legal system ensures that a young person has full access to education or employment opportunities. Jose supports involvement in youth mentorship and youth violence prevention programs—like summer sports leagues. Learn more
Jose is committed to addressing today’s staff shortage—a national phenomena—through efficient and engaged recruitment practices, active advocacy at the state and local level for appropriate pay and benefits, as well as ensuring staff has access to programs that support their mental and physical well-being. Learn more
He will work on in-housing medical, which will bring in more medical personnel and resources and create better accountability for medical staff. Learn more
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