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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/Democratic · Incumbent

David J. Fox has been Rutland County sheriff since a 2020 appointment by Gov. Phil Scott, after serving as chief deputy; Fox joined the department in 2004. Fox's goals include mental health help, regional town patrols, school resource officers and highway safety.

Source: outside.vermont.gov