Sheriff Hodgson began his law enforcement career in Ocean City, Maryland in the 1970s as a Police Officer on uniformed patrol along with busy boardwalk and thriving community. He worked his way up the ladder, being promoted to Sergeant, Lieutenant and Detective, and held leadership roles in various divisions of the department, including special operations, undercover narcotics and hostage negotiation.
Sheriff Hodgson has cemented the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office into the public safety realm with cooperation and collaboration with local, state and federal law enforcement organizations. BCSO staff are available 24/7 to public safety agencies across Bristol County and beyond, and BCSO deputies have and continue to serve on task forces with the FBI, DEA and ICE. Sheriff Hodgson firmly believes that the all levels of law enforcement should work together as a team to keep our neighborhoods as safe as possible. He is a graduate of the FBI Leadership program in Quantico, Va.