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.
Supports local police with a trained corps of deputies to bolster local public safety needs.
Staffed the county’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), one of only two forensic agencies in the state – intended to help local police and prosecutors solve crimes and punish lawbreakers.
Created an office culture of performance and merit-based promotion, restoring morale, and building a diverse staff of well-trained, humane professionals.
