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Sheriff · Baltimore County · 2026 Primary
The Sheriff is an elected official responsible for maintaining courthouse security, serving legal documents such as warrants and evictions, and transporting individuals in custody. In many Maryland counties, the Sheriff’s Office also serves as the primary law enforcement agency, conducting patrols and investigating crimes. This office is a key part of the local justice system, ensuring that court orders are enforced and the public is protected.
View all candidates in this raceClyde Boatwright is a candidate for Baltimore County Sheriff seeking election in the June 23, 2026 primary. He has dedicated his life to public service as a police officer for the last 25 years and graduated from Northwestern University School of Police Staff and Command in Evanston, Illinois. Born in Baltimore City, he currently resides in Middle River, MD, and is a father of three children who maintains an active interest in increased crime levels in Baltimore County. Boatwright believes all stakeholders should be at the table to help the community and wants to use his problem-solving skills to make Baltimore County safe so communities can thrive in a secure environment.
Sources: Campaign website
THE FIGHT FOR A SAFE AND SECURE BALTIMORE COUNTY HAS NEVER BEEN MORE URGENT.
Domestic violence remains our top priority in this campaign. The current process for serving court-issued domestic violence orders is inadequate and does not meet the needs of Baltimore County residents.
We will assist in fighting crime and collaborate with external partners to increase the presence of deputy sheriffs in communities across the county.
Source: boatwrightforsheriff.com
Domestic Violence
Boatwright states domestic violence is their top priority. He notes the current process for serving court-issued domestic violence orders is inadequate and does not meet the needs of Baltimore County residents, with abusers often going unserved and evading accountability.
“Domestic violence remains our top priority in this campaign. The current process for serving court-issued domestic violence orders is inadequate and does not meet the needs of Baltimore County residents.”
Crime Suppression
Boatwright commits to assisting in fighting crime through collaboration with external partners to increase deputy sheriff presence across the county.
“We will assist in fighting crime and collaborate with external partners to increase the presence of deputy sheriffs in communities across the county.”
Modernization of Sheriff's Office
Boatwright plans to modernize the sheriff's office by upgrading technology to better serve residents, expecting a more efficient workforce adopting 21st-century policing best practices.
“We will work to modernize the sheriff's office by upgrading technology to better serve our residents. Taxpayers can expect a more efficient workforce adopting 21st-century policing best practices.”
“THE FIGHT FOR A SAFE AND SECURE BALTIMORE COUNTY HAS NEVER BEEN MORE URGENT.”
Source“Domestic violence remains our top priority in this campaign. The current process for serving court-issued domestic violence orders is inadequate and does not meet the needs of Baltimore County residents.”
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