Escambia County; qualifications of the sheriff further provided for

Summary

The law adds specific qualifications for anyone running for or appointed as sheriff of Escambia County, including U.S. citizenship, one‑year county residency, voter registration, age 25+, a high school diploma or GED, and at least three years of certified full‑time law‑enforcement service. It also bars anyone with a felony conviction and requires the elected sheriff to complete a minimum of 12 hours of executive‑level continuing education each year. These changes are intended to ensure sheriffs have relevant experience and ongoing training.

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