The Sheriff is a constitutional officer that is elected by the citizens of Frederick County. The Sheriff is elected for a term of four years. The Sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for Frederick County where he is responsible for the overall operation of the Frederick County Sheriff's Office.
Sheriff Williamson has been in law enforcement since 1973 where he has held numerous leadership positions within the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Williamson was first elected Sheriff of Frederick County in 1992. Sheriff Williamson is currently serving his fifth term as Sheriff.
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The Chief Deputy is second in command of the Sheriff's Office. The Chief Deputy assumes the duties of the Sheriff whenever the Sheriff is unavailable. The Chief Deputy assists the Sheriff with the overall operation of the Sheriff's Office.
Major Eckman has been in law enforcement since 1974. Major Eckman had previously worked in the Patrol Division, the Regional Drug Task Force, and the Criminal Investigations Division. Major Eckman commanded the Criminal Investigations Division before being promoted to Chief Deputy.
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The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) is responsible for investigating all major crimes that occur in Frederick County. Investigators in the Division may specialize in certain fields of investigation, i.e., property crimes, crimes against persons, etc. Investigators from this division also participate in regional task forces. These task forces include the Regional Drug Task Force, the Regional Gang Task Force, the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force, and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. The Hostage Negotiation Team, the Underwater Search and Recovery Team, and Evidence and Property are also are part of the Criminal Investigation Division.
Captain Heflin has been in law enforcement since 1987. Captain Heflin had previously worked in the Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigation Division. Captain Heflin was the assistant division commander of the Criminal Investigations Division before being promoted to Captain of the Criminal Investigations Division.
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Lieutenant Donald R. Lang, Assistant Division Commander
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Lieutenant Edgar "Big Al" Sibert, Commander of Regional Drug Task Force
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Lieutenant Joseph "Joey" Henry, IT/Computer Specialist
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The Civil Services Division is responsible for the service of all civil documents received by the Sheriff's Office; providing bailiff's for Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court; and transporting prisoners from throughout the United States back to Frederick County.
Captain Vanmeter has been in law enforcement since 1983. Captain Vanmeter had previously worked in the Patrol Division and the Civil Services Division. Captain Vanmeter was the assistant division commander of the Civil Service Division before being promoted to Captain of the Civil Services Division.
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Lieutenant Patrick A. Grim, Assistant Division Commander
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The Administrative Services Division is responsible for the School Resource Officers and the Animal Control Officers. The Administrative Services Division also maintains the Sheriff's Office's accreditation and provides community services (Neighborhood Watch, Project Lifesaver, etc.). The Sheriff's Office Emergency Response Team is also part of the Administrative Services Division.
Captain Beeman has been in law enforcement since 1979. Captain Beeman had previously worked in the Patrol Division and the Criminal Investigation Division. Captain Beeman was the assistant division commander of the Criminal Investigation Division before being promoted to Captain of the Administrative Services Division.
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