The decision reverses a policy imposed by former Sheriff Paul Penzone in response to rising overdose deaths and the arrest of a correctional officer.

Jerry Sheridan has taken over as Maricopa County's new sheriff. Sheridan won the office in the November 2024 election. In an interview, Sheridan talked about some of his priorities as sheriff.

Sheriff Jerry Sheridan is getting a custom cowboy hat from Watson's custom hat shop in Cave Creek as a memento to his new job ...

Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan says he expects some deportees to make a stop in his jails on their way out of the ...

Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan removed body scanners for MCSO employees, emphasizing trust over previous ...

The body scanners were implemented under former Sheriff Paul Penzone to detect drugs and other contraband. Effective immediately, the new sheriff is excluding MCSO personnel from being subjected to ...

New Maricopa County Sheriff Jerry Sheridan got fitted for a custom-made cowboy hat to symbolize his new position. Watson's hat shop in Cave Creek specializes in a 64-step process to make the ...

A pretty common sense pragmatist':Maricopa County Sheriff-elect Jerry Sheridan details plans Have a news tip on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office? Reach the reporter at jjenkins@arizonarepublic ...