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:
Democratic/Republican · Incumbent
Daniel Gamelin has been Chittenden County sheriff since 2023, after about 40 years as a deputy in the department. Gamelin created a Street Crimes Unit targeting retail theft and stresses a debt-free department that expands services as staffing allows.
Source: outside.vermont.gov