Kent County Sheriff
DUTIES: The Sheriff is responsible for maintaining public order according to law in Kent County, carries out court orders, delivers summons, deals with protective orders and other injunctions, and executes bench warrants.TERM: 4 years; no term limitsSALARY: $128,500HOW ELECTED/QUALIFICATIONS: All qualified voters in Kent County may vote for one candidate for Sheriff. Candidates must be 25 years of age, be a resident of Maryland for 5 years, live in Kent County, and be a registered voter.
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Dennis W. Hickman, Jr.
(Rep)
QUALIFICATIONS: Please describe your education, background, prior work experience and current position.
CRIME: There is a perception that crime has been increasing in the county. If that is correct, what are your proposals to address rising crime or the perception of rising crime?
Campaign Phone
(443)480-3897
I am a graduate of Kent County High School and earned a degree in Business Management from Salisbury University. I have served in law enforcement for 25 years. I have worked in patrol, in the High School, detective, tactical team commander, administrator, and police instructor. I was first sworn in as Sheriff of Kent County in December 2022. In addition to my professional experience, My wife and I have been married for 22 years and together we are raising four children.
Although some perceive crime is increasing, the data shows overall crime in Kent County has declined during my tenure as sheriff. We continue to take a proactive approach by maintaining a strong patrol presence, working closely with our municipal, state, and community partners, and emphasizing community engagement and crime prevention. My focus remains on proactive policing, strong partnerships, and transparency to ensure Kent County remains a safe place to live, work, and raise a family.
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