Jim DeWees
Candidate for Sheriff, Carroll County
Background
- Occupation
- Carroll County Sheriff
- Campaign website
- sites.google.com
Carroll County Sheriff for the past 12 years and a retired Maryland State Police captain who served 25 years as a trooper.
Documented positions
Public safety
Led adoption of the 287(g) program at the county jail
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I implemented the 287g program in the detention center in 2024”
Pledges continued cooperation with ICE through the detention center
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I will continue to work with ICE through the local detention center”
Secured grants for body-worn cameras and new headquarters
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I've received grant funding to ease the burden for taxpayers in support of the body worn camera initiative and our new headquarters building.”
Health & human services
Led creation of a behavioral health co-response team
ReportVOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County SheriffCandidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
“I've partnered with the health department to implement a behavior health team of social workers that respond with law enforcement”
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: Carroll County (every ballot style)
Election filing · Maryland State Board of Elections · elections.maryland.gov
- Carroll County, Maryland: Judicial Branch (Maryland Manual)
Government record · Maryland State Archives (Maryland Manual On-Line) · msa.maryland.gov
- VOTE411 Voter Guide: Carroll County Sheriff
Candidate questionnaire · League of Women Voters of Maryland (VOTE411) · onyourballot.vote411.org
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