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Republican (1854-present) 2022 Sheriff

Joseph Daniel McDonald

Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald, Jr. is the 30th High Sheriff of Plymouth County and the leader of perhaps the oldest law enforcement agency in America. First elected in November 2004, he was sworn into office in 2005 and reelected in 2010 and 2016.

Community

  • Supported an enhanced “Safety Assurance” program that allows seniors to live independently.
  • Gave local towns use of the department’s “Code Red” system, allowing residents to receive phone alerts of area emergencies.
  • Placed modern fingerprint equipment with local police to aid in quick ID and to prevent the release of dangerous offenders.
  • Protected and expanded the Sheriff’s historic Plymouth County Farm from development.
  • Achieved perfect ratings from the American Correctional Association, for superior safety, health, and modern correctional care.