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Democratic 2022 Sheriff

Patrick W. McDermott

Patrick McDermott grew up on Taylor Street in Quincy with his younger brother Chris. Through his parents, Charlie and Patricia, Patrick learned the values of hard work, commitment and leadership by taking initiative and setting an example.Throughout his childhood, Patrick worked hard, balancing both choir and academics at Boston Archdiocesan Choir School, and then moving on to attend BC High.Without a choir to pursue his musical talent at BC High, Patrick turned to sports. When the experience of the other students did not allow him to make the team, Patrick did not let that discourage him… he took the lead and created his own intramural football team.

Put People on the Right Path Forward

  • Create programs and units within the correctional facility to address the needs and issues of specific groups who need specialized services, such as veterans who often deal with substance abuse and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, to identify the root causes of their problems and redirect them towards the right path before returning to their community.
  • Serve as a leader among County Sheriffs to address gender inequities in corrections plans across the state.
  • Explore the feasibility of creating separate juvenile and first-time offender units and a separate female detention facility within the jurisdiction of the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office.
  • Increase diversion programs, utilizing my relationships in the Trial Court through our District, Probate & Family, Drug, Veterans, and Housing Courts, to get people the help they need.
  • Work with our friends in labor unions and community-based instructors to institute education and training programs for inmates to gain valuable skills in a variety of trades that will give them the ability to secure employment and be self-sufficient after they are released.