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Sheriff Russ Skinner says he is running for a full-term as a Democrat. Here's why

Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Appoints New Sheriff

One-on-one with new MCSO Sheriff now running to stay in office in November

Russ has worked in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office since 1990. He most recently worked as chief deputy. Skinner previously worked for the patrol division, community outreach division, computer crimes division, lake patrol division, and court implementation division.

Russ Skinner currently serves as Maricopa County Sheriff. He was appointed in 2024 and is running for his first full term.

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New Maricopa County Sheriff Russ Skinner says politics shouldn't drive the office

Believes in providing experienced law enforcement leadership to ensure public safety, integrity, and equality in Maricopa County. Plans to support community partnerships and agency staff in addressing diverse challenges.

Plans to support community partnerships and agency staff in addressing the county's challenges.

Promises to focus on improving staff recruitment and retention.

- Plans to support community partnerships and agency staff in addressing the county's challenges.
- Promises to focus on improving staff recruitment and retention.

Public Safety

Believes in maintaining a safe and secure jail system through national and international best practices. Plans to increase oversight and improve jail conditions while ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

Plans to increase oversight and improve jail conditions by ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

- Plans to increase oversight and improve jail conditions by ensuring compliance with federal mandates.

Jail Management

Believes border patrol and immigration law enforcement should be left to federal agencies.

- Believes border patrol and immigration law enforcement should be left to federal agencies.

Criminal Justice

As of June 20, 2024, Russ Skinner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Russ Skinner

Russ has worked in the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office since 1990. He most recently worked as the Chief Deputy for 6 years. Skinner previously worked for the patrol division, community outreach division, computer crimes division, lake patrol division, and court implementation division.

As of June 28, 2024, Russ Skinner’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Russ Skinner is a 33-year veteran of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Department. He has a history of implementing contemporary trends and leading practices in law enforcement, as well as fostering positive changes in workforce culture within the department.

- The county sheriff is the primary law enforcement officer in the county and has the power to enforce the law in all unincorporated areas of the county. 
- The sheriff's duties include overseeing the county jail and the care of prisoners, serving warrants and court orders, collecting delinquent taxes, and conducting search and rescue operations.
- The sheriff is elected in a countywide partisan election for a four-year term.

The chief law enforcement officer in the county.