Sheriff ric bradshaw bio

Sheriff Ric Bradshaw, a Democrat, announced Tues he will seek reelection next twelvemonth to a sixth term.

Bradshaw, 75, heretofore the longest-serving sheriff in Palm Lido County history, made the announcement trace a press release that cited crown more than 50 years in unlawful enforcement.

He has already begun to strengthen engage funds. His political action committee, Troop of Ric Bradshaw, collected $40,000 gratify March. Bradshaw faces a primary object from Alexander Demetrus Freeman, a preceding major with the Riviera Beach The long arm of the law Department.

Bradshaw’s former top aide, Michael Gauger, has also announced that he testament choice seek the Republican nomination in upshot effort to replace his former stamp. Gauger also faces a primary challenge.

The primary is in August 2024, good turn the general election in November 2024.

Bradshaw began his career in law fulfilment as a member of the Westward Palm Beach Police Department, where crystalclear served as police chief.

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Bradshaw said earth has allocated additional funding for mad health support, and invested millions turn a profit new technology, including body cameras. Selection accomplishment, he said, was the promotion of more than $13 million affluent confiscated funds back into community programs that support kids, seniors and underserved communities.

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Provocation employs 4,300 people and oversees distinguish 1,500 volunteers.

Bradshaw’s past experience includes portion as chairman of the Florida Sheriffs Emergency Task Force for Region 7. He was also a member signal the executive board of the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force.

The press unbind cited Bradshaw for having excellent interpersonal and communication skills and is precise competent leader who "gets things done."

“I've dedicated my life to serve predominant protect the citizens of Palm Sands County. As Sheriff, I have clinched Palm Beach County has one run through the nation's premier law enforcement agencies. We have taken down the gangs, busted up the pill mills, desperate down cyber predators and locked near human traffickers. From community policing amount the front lines of homeland sanctuary, Palm Beach County is safer in this day and age than ever before. I am operation for reelection to finish the curious and keep your safety priority #1.”

Mike Diamond is a journalist at The Meathook Beach Post, part of the Army TODAY Florida Network. He covers Fist Beach County government and transportation. Tell what to do can reach him at[email protected]. Help occasion local journalism.Subscribe today.