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Name

Jose Quiroz

Campaign website

https://joseforsheriff.us/

Age (as of Election Day)

44

Family

Wife and two children

Education

I joined the Marine Corps right after high school to serve my country and after being honorably discharged I continued serving my community through the Sheriff’s Office. I am certified in law enforcement, court security, civil process and jailor, as well as a certified general instructor. All of these certifications are through the Department of Criminal Justice Services. I have also completed the National Sheriff’s Institute Jail Administration course hosted by the FBI Academy.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office (if any)

Current Sheriff of Arlington County as of January, 2023.

The single most pressing issue facing the Arlington County Sheriff’s Office is_________, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Deaths in the jail and the mental health of the people under our care is the most pressing issue to me.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Arlington County Sheriff?

Having worked in the Sheriff’s Office for over 21 years, I have built strong relationships with county leadership, community organizations, and my staff. I started my career as a deputy sheriff working in the detention facility and I have worked in every division of the Sheriff’s Office and held the rank of Chief Deputy prior to being appointed sheriff on January 6, 2023. I have already started working on the needs of my staff, inmates and the community. I have the trust of my staff and great working relationships with community and county leaders as the current Sheriff, which has made me a successful servant leader and advocate. As a son of immigrants from Honduras, I understand that diversity and representation matters and I will work alongside the community to ensure that everyone’s voice is heard and valued.

Describe the other issues that define your campaign platform.

My three key initiatives are as follows:

Safe and progressive jails focussed on rehabilitation:

Engaging with the community:

Staff wellness and development:

What would you do to increase the safety of people being held at the Arlington County jail and improve the operations of the jail?

I continue to be committed to the safety and security of the detention facility.

Safety is of utmost importance to me. It is something to constantly work on as we can always find new ideas and solutions to provide the best care and make the detention facility safer and healthier.

What would you do to streamline the security process at Arlington County Courthouse and make it easier for residents who need to visit the various county offices inside the building?

The safety and security of residents who need to visit county offices is extremely important. I will ensure this and streamline the process by doing the following:

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I was promoted several times in my career — sergeant, lieutenant, captain, chief deputy — which shows how much the leaders in my agency trusted me and believed in my ability to lead and care for my team. I have strong relationships with the community. I started the sheriff’s office breast cancer awareness campaign that has donated over 20,000 to the VHC outpatient clinic. I was also the director of the Arlington 9/11 Memorial 5K that has raised over 800,000 for military and first responder organizations. I received the Crisis Intervention Deputy of the Year award in 2015 and the VFW Post 3150 Deputy of the Year award in 2019.

Why should voters trust you?

I have the experience, the relationships, and the passion to serve Arlington County most effectively. I am a caring and compassionate leader who is committed to listening and learning from our diverse community. As the son of Honduran immigrants, it is important to me to bring in the voices of people who are often overlooked or taken advantage of in our society. I grew up in Arlington and know this community very well. I am here to serve and, as I told my staff on the first day I took office in January of 2023, I am in this position because I want to provide the best service and care that I can.

The best advice ever shared with me was:

Take care of the people around you and they will take care of you

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am a dedicated father, husband, member of my church and community.

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