Brian K. Albert
Candidate for Sheriff, Washington County
Background
- Campaign website
- albertforsheriff.com
Washington County Sheriff since December 2022. Retired as a captain after 28 years with the Maryland Natural Resources Police.
Documented positions
Public safety
Secured pay raises of more than 30% for staff.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I have increased employee pay by over 30%, helping retain both sworn and civilian staff.”
Proposes using drones as first responders.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I am also exploring the use of Drones as First Responders (DFR) to enhance deputy safety”
Supports keeping the office's CALEA accreditation.
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“The Sheriff’s Office is CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) certified”
All sources (4)
- 2026 Gubernatorial General Election Local Candidates List (all counties)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Washington County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Maryland Manual: Washington County judicial branch (clerk, sheriff, orphans' court, register of wills)
Government record · Maryland State Archives · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Washington County Sheriff
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland Education Fund (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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