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Sheriff · Harford 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 raceTerrence Rogers is a veteran, former law enforcement officer, and pastor running for Sheriff of Harford County. He describes himself as a graduate of Alderson Broaddus University and Duke University who has dedicated his life to the principles of servant leadership. Raised in an overcrowded, working-class household, he states that his background provides him with a perspective blending moral conviction with practical leadership. His campaign focuses on ensuring every member of the community has a fair chance to succeed through proactive partnerships rather than politics. Rogers aims to strengthen public safety, restore trust, and deliver accountable leadership within the Sheriff's Office. He emphasizes bridging divides across race, age, or socioeconomic class to solve complex societal issues. His campaign is rooted in the belief that real public safety means recognizing the dignity of every person and standing up for those too often overlooked or unheard.
Sources: Campaign website
The Sheriff's Office should not be a political battlefield.
Public safety is not exclusive to those in the community; it must also extend to those in custody. Proper treatment preserves public trust.
We cannot politic or arrest our way to safety, but it is only achieved through proactive partnerships with businesses, nonprofit and community organizations across our county.
Real public safety means recognizing the dignity of every person and standing up for those too often overlooked or unheard.
Source: rogersformd.com
Public Safety over Politics
Rogers asserts that law enforcement should remain an institution focused on safety rather than political maneuvering.
“The Sheriff's Office should not be a political battlefield. It should be a public safety institution.”
Protection Without Partiality
He advocates for fair treatment that extends to those in custody to maintain community trust.
“Public safety is not exclusive to those in the community; it must also extend to those in custody. Proper treatment preserves public trust.”
Prevention Through Proactive Partnerships
Rogers argues that safety requires collaboration with local organizations rather than just policing.
“We cannot politic or arrest our way to safety, but it is only achieved through proactive partnerships with businesses, nonprofit and community organizations across our county.”
“The Sheriff's Office should not be a political battlefield. It should be a public safety institution.”
Source“Public safety is not exclusive to those in the community; it must also extend to those in custody. Proper treatment preserves public trust.”
Source“We cannot politic or arrest our way to safety, but it is only achieved through proactive partnerships with businesses, nonprofit and community organizations across our county.”
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