Devlin Officially Announces Sheriff Reelection Campaign
By ERIC SANTOMAURO-STENZELMILFORD
Otsego County Sheriff Richard J. Devlin Jr. officially announced his reelection campaign for a sixth term on Wednesday, January 7. The Republican longtime head of the Sheriff’s Office was first elected in 2006.
“Albany continues to pass laws that favor criminals over law-abiding citizens,” Devlin said in a press release. “Here in Otsego County, our Sheriff’s Office has helped keep our communities among the safest places in New York to live, work and raise a family.”
According to the release, Devlin has 36 total years of law enforcement experience. Devlin touted the creation of the Offender Watch to monitor registered sex offenders; VINE, a victim-notification system; CHILDSAFE, a gun-lock distribution program; and Operation Safe Child, which supports child identification and protection. Devlin also launched the Otsego County Sheriff’s App. He helped to establish an Animal Cruelty Registry known as Oscar’s Law with county board support.
