Lane County Sheriff Cliff Harrold has announced his retirement effective May 16, 2025. Sheriff Harrold has served in the Lane County Sheriff’s Office for 35 years and was appointed sheriff in 2019 before being elected in 2020 and re-elected in 2024.
“It is with much thought and consideration that I have decided to retire from the Lane County Sheriff’s Office effective May 16. After 35 years, I am ready to step back and contemplate what the future looks like for myself and my family,” said Sheriff Cliff Harrold. “It has been an honor to work with all the incredible men and women who make up the Lane County Sheriff’s Office. Their dedication to serving our community is unparalleled and I could not have asked to serve alongside better people.”
Harrold began his career in law enforcement as a cadet in the Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 35 years ago and briefly served as a dispatcher for the Cottage Grove Police Department. He was hired as a full-time deputy in 1995. During his career, Harrold served in nearly every assignment available at the Sheriff’s Office, including the Corrections Division, Court Transport, Traffic Safety Team, Patrol, Field Training Officer, SWAT operator, Marine Patrol, and so many more…