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Dutchess County Sheriff

What does this office do?

  • Running police patrols and deputies in the county
  • Running the county jail
  • Carrying out evictions, warrants, and other court orders

Affects: Immigration, Public Safety and Crime Control, Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties,

Candidates:

Republican · Incumbent

Kirk Imperati has been Dutchess County Sheriff since 2021, after 14 years as undersheriff in a Sheriff's Office career of more than 30 years. His priorities include mental health crisis response and expanding education and job programs at the county jail.

Records: Public Safety and Crime Control 5 for, Data Privacy 1 for

Sources: elections.dutchessny.gov23