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Garrett County Sheriff's Office

Primary law enforcement agency in Garrett County, Maryland, US

Primary law enforcement agency in Garrett County, Maryland, US

The Garrett County Sheriff's Office (GCSO) is the primary law enforcement agency servicing 30,097 people within 647.96 sqmi of jurisdiction within Garrett County, MD.

History

The GCSO was created in 1872 with Thomas Coddington elected as the first sheriff. In over 130 years, there has only been one execution with the county. John Herbert Smith was convicted of 1st degree murder and put to death by hanging on November 16, 1883.

On January 18, 1979, Deputy David G. Livengood was killed in the line of duty while responding to a silent alarm at a military surplus store in Oakland, MD.

Organization

The agency is currently headed by Sheriff Bryson Meyers. The GCSO currently has 30 sworn law enforcement personnel (including the sheriff), and is organized into patrol, civil service, and courthouse security.

Garrett County Detention Center

The GCSO is also responsible for housing, controlling, and transporting inmates at the Garrett County Detention Center. The detention center has a capacity of 64 inmates (including 8 females and 4 juveniles). The detention center holds inmates serving time of 18 months or less.

References

References

  1. [http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/24/24023.html Garrett County QuickFacts from the US Census Bureau] {{webarchive. link. (2011-08-06)
  2. "Garrett County Sheriff's Office - History".
  3. "Garrett County Sheriff's Office - Patrol Unit".
  4. "Garrett County Sheriff's Office - Detention Center".
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