The Prince George’s County Office of the Sheriff, founded in 1696, is responsible for enforcing decisions of the courts and providing direction and oversight of law enforcement operations throughout the county. The sheriff has full powers of arrest, and the office provides service 24 hours a day. Major roles of the sheriff include responding to domestic violence calls, enforcing court-ordered evictions, processing warrants, civil papers and domestic violence peace and protective orders. The sheriff is also responsible for security for the Hyattsville and Upper Marlboro courthouse complexes and for the Upper Marlboro county employee daycare center in emergencies. An additional duty of the sheriff is apprehension and transportation of wanted fugitives.
John D. B. Carr
John D. B. Carr is a lifelong Prince George’s County resident, originally from Suitland and now residing in Brandywine with his wife and four children. He graduated from Bishop McNamara High School, earned a bachelor’s in criminology and criminal justice from the University of Maryland at College Park and holds a master’s in public administration from Norwich University. With over 20 years of service, he worked in positions across the Office of the Sheriff, including Courts, Warrants and the Domestic Violence Intervention Division. He was elected the 118th Sheriff of Prince George’s County in 2022 and sworn in that December.
1. Tell us a little about your career trajectory, the roles you’ve held, experience and what leads you to run for reelection as sheriff this year.…