Preceded by Steve Strachan Role Sheriff Spouse(s) Shelley | Children 2 Political party Democratic Party Name John Urquhart | |
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Alma mater University of Washington Occupation Law Enforcement Officer Residence Mercer Island, Washington, United States Books The Three Lochs Way: Linking Loch Lomond, the Gareloch and Loch Long | ||
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John Urquhart (born November 10, 1947) is the 33rd Sheriff of King County, Washington. As Sheriff, he serves as the chief county-level law enforcement official for 1.9 million people and oversees the 1000+ employees of the King County Sheriff's Office.
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Career
Urquhart grew up in Seattle, Washington. He attended Ingraham High School, graduating in 1967 as Class President. He then attended the University of Washington, graduating with a Bachelor's degree in business in 1971. He owned an electrical construction materials business, which he sold in 1988.
Urquhart's first job in law enforcement was as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff for the Island County Sheriff's Department, serving from 1975-1980. He then joined the King County Sheriff's Office as a Reserve Deputy Sheriff in 1980, eventually becoming in a full-time Deputy Sheriff in 1988. During his 24 year career with the department, he served in a number of roles including: Field Training Officer, Narcotics Detective, Sergeant, Administrative Aide to the Sheriff, and Spokesman. He retired in February 2012 and became President of the S.H.E.R.I.F.F. Fund.
In late 2012, Urquhart decided to enter the race for King County Sheriff, a non-partisan elected office. He was elected as King County Sheriff in November 2012, defeating Republican Steve Strachan with 56 percent of the vote. He immediately hired Anne Kirkpatrick, Chief of the Spokane Police Department, as his second in command.