Sheriff Sadie Darnell was elected Sheriff of Alachua County in November 2006; re-elected again in 2008 and is currently running for re-election in 2012.
Born: Gainesville, FL, December 23, 1951; member, United Church of Gainesville; retired from the Gainesville Police Department, at the rank of Captain.
Education:
• Public schools, graduated Gainesville High School 1969;
• AA degree, Sante Fe Community College;
• BA degree, Psychology, University of Florida;
• MA degree, Educational Leadership, University of Florida.
Professional Education:
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy, #168 Session, Quantico, VA;
• John F. Kennedy School of Government Executive Program, Harvard University, Boston, MA;
• National Sheriffs’ Institute, Executive Development Program, Longmont, CO;
• National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Chief Executive Officer Program, Alexandria, VA.
Professional Affiliations:
• Florida Sheriff’s Association (FSA) Board of Directors;
• Co-chair Florida Drug Strike Force Region 3;
• Law Enforcement sub-committee co-chair, Regional Domestic Security Task Force;
• Co-chair, Florida Attorney General’s Gang Reduction Task Force Region 3;
• Member Florida Sheriff’s Audit and Worker’s Compensation Self-Insurance Fund Committee(s);
• Board Member:
– Partnership for Strong Families;
– Meridian Behavioral Healthcare;
– Gainesville Chamber of Commerce;
– Alachua County Children’s Alliance;
– University of Florida Shands Vista.
Honors:
Statewide:
• Florida Law Enforcement of the Year Award, 2000.
Locally:
• Susan B. Anthony Award, 2005;
• Women who Make a Difference – Women of Distinction Award, 2009;
• Elected Official of the Year by National Association of Social Workers, 2010.
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