Paul Penzone | |
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| 37th Sheriff of Maricopa County | |
| In office January 1, 2017 – January 12, 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Joe Arpaio |
| Succeeded by | Russ Skinner (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1967 Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Glendale Community College Northern Arizona University |
Paul Penzone (born March 29, 1967)[1] is a former American law enforcement officer. He was the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Penzone was elected sheriff in 2016, defeating longtime incumbent Joe Arpaio. Penzone is a former sergeant in the Phoenix Police Department.[2][3]
- ^ Tolan, Casey (March 3, 2017). "America's Worst Sheriff Is Gone". Slate. Retrieved July 22, 2018.
- ^ "Paul Penzone defeats Joe Arpaio in Maricopa County sheriff race". KTAR. November 8, 2016.
- ^ Brahm Resnik (April 7, 2016). "Democrat Penzone making 2nd run against Arpaio". KPNX.