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SHERIFF DARREN M. POPKIN:

Sheriff Darren M. Popkin directs an office of 180 employees, including a staff of 148 sworn law enforcement officers and 29 civilian employees who provide a wide range of judicial and law enforcement services throughout Montgomery County, Maryland. Prior to his election on November 2, 2010, Sheriff Popkin was the Chief Deputy, second-in-command of the Sheriff's Office for twelve years.

During a 25 year law enforcement career Sheriff Popkin rose through the ranks, serving in the Sheriff's Office Criminal, Family, Civil and Court Services Divisions. Sheriff Popkin continues his involvement in innovative programs designed to reduce the incidents of domestic violence in the County. He was on the strategic planning committee responsible for designing and implementing the interagency Montgomery County Family Justice Center (FJC) which opened in May, 2009 and has since served over 2,400 clients. Sheriff Popkin continues his executive management role with the FJC.

Sheriff Popkin received a B.A. degree in Law Enforcement from the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated from the former Robert E. Peary High School. Darren's off-duty passion has been coaching boys' and girls' softball and basketball teams in local leagues and national tournaments. He is an active basketball player in the Montgomery County adult athletic league.

A family man and life-long county resident, Sheriff Popkin lives in Olney with his wife and their three children. His son attends school in Montgomery County, and his two daughters attend college.

Sheriff Popkin has extensive involvement in law enforcement training and professional organizations including:

3rd Vice President and Board of Directors, Maryland Sheriffs' Association
Member, National Sheriffs' Association
Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police
Member, Fraternal Order of Police
Member, Montgomery County Deputy Sheriff's Association
Member, Montgomery County Criminal Justice Coordinating Commission
Special Deputy, U. S. Marshal's Service
Graduate FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development School (LEEDS)

ARTICLES OF INTEREST:

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Increased Security for 9/11 (Part 1) (Part 2)

Due to recent law changes the Sheriff's Office now has new fees for service of process. Click here to view changes.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The Sheriff's Office is currently accepting applications for the position of Deputy Sheriff Candidate.

Starting salary is $43,642.00. For more information, please visit our Employment Section.

HISTORY BRIEF:

The Sheriff's Office is the oldest law enforcement agency in Montgomery County having been established in July, 1777. The Maryland Constitution provides that the Sheriff be elected every four years and the Office comes under the Judicial Branch of Government. The Sheriff is therefore a State Constitutional Officer who functions autonomously from the Legislative and Executive branches of government.

For more history, visit our Department Info section.

CONTACT US

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Telephone Numbers:

911 - IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

Non Emergency
(301) 279-8000

Office
(240) 777-7000

Administration
(240) 777-7008

Fax:

(240) 777-7148

Mailing Address:

Montgomery County Sheriff's Office
50 Maryland Avenue
Rockville, MD 20850

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The Sheriff's Office is first Sheriff's Office in the State of Maryland to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies. The Sheriff's Office received its initial accreditation in November of 1995 and underwent successful on site re-evaluations in 2000, 2003, and 2006. In order to receive and maintain accreditation, the Sheriff's Office has to demonstrate voluntarily that they meet over 4 6 0 professionally recognized standards for excellence in management and service delivery.

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