Politics & Government

After 16 Years in Office, Sheriff Tregoning Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2014

At the end of his term in 2014, Sheriff Ken Tregoning will have 51 years of public service under his belt.

Sheriff Ken Tregoning announced Thursday afternoon he will not seek re-election in 2014. 

Tregoning is the 57th sheriff to serve the citizens of Carroll County, since its charter in 1837, and he is completing his fourth term (total of 16 years) in office.

"I am extremely grateful to the citizens of Carroll County for allowing me to serve them as sheriff," Tregoning said in a statement. "I strongly believe that local protection for county citizens and law enforcement services are best provided by the Office of Sheriff."

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Prior to being elected in December of 1998, Tregoning served four years in the Marine Corps (1963-1967), 31 years with the Maryland State Police (1968-1998) and is now serving his 15th year as sheriff, according to a statement.

During his tenure, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office became the primary law enforcement agency for Carroll County.  Other initiatives, including the Carroll County Drug Task Force, a Domestic Violence Unit, Central Booking, multiple technological advancements and professionalizing the recruiting, hiring, and promotional process, have also been implemented under Tregoning's charge, according to a statement.

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In 2003, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office became the first and only Carroll County Law Enforcement Agency to receive national Recognition and subsequent Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. This accomplishment recognizes that the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office has adopted standards, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations that meet or exceed the highest expectations of performance and conduct as established by the Commission.  Less than 10 percent of the more than 18,000 law enforcement agencies nationally have achieved the honor. 

"There are not enough words of praise to describe the dedication, commitment, hard work, and loyalty of the employees of Sheriff Services and the Detention Center to public safety," Tregoning said in a statement. "Through their leadership, decision-making, personal, and professional counsel, I have been able to humbly contribute to my profession and public safety in Carroll County."

In March, Maryland State Police Captain Jim DeWees announced that he will run for Sheriff in 2014. 

There is also a website announcing that Chris Fiora, a veteran law enforcement official, is running for the Sheriff's Office in 2014. 

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  • DeWees Announces Run for Carroll County Sheriff in 2014


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