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 instituted numerous programs to benefit the citizens of Bristol County, especially senior citizens. Programs include the “Are You OK?” initiative, in which seniors who sign up receive a free call every day at the same time to check in on them and make sure everything is alright. This free program, which especially benefits seniors living alone, has saved lives over the years as emergency services are called if the person doesn’t answer. Other programs include Triad groups, which are three-way partnerships between the Sheriff’s Office, police/fire/EMS and seniors to increase the safety of seniors in our communities, and the Project Lifesaver program, in which seniors, adults or children wear a GPS bracelet that law enforcement can track if they get confused or get lost.