Ken Mascara
Ken J. Mascara | |
|---|---|
| Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Florida | |
| In office January 3, 2001 – December 1, 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Robert C. "Bobby" Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Keith Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 8, 1958 Hollywood, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
Ken J. Mascara (born July 8, 1958) was the Sheriff of St. Lucie County, Florida, United States, and was the elected top official of the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office,[1] one of the largest law enforcement agencies on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Ken J. Mascara is the nephew of former congressman Frank R. Mascara, a Democratic politician from Pennsylvania who served four terms in the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 2003. Ken Mascara is also a Democrat.[2] First elected in 2000,[3] Mascara served six terms as sheriff and retired December 1, 2023.[4]
Biography[edit]
Ken J. Mascara was born on July 8, 1958, in Hollywood, Florida.[5] His educational background includes an Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree at Indian River State College; Doctor of Chiropractic degree at Life University. He is a graduate of the Executive Development Seminar at the FBI Academy and a graduate of the National Executive Institute at the FBI Academy.[5]
Awards[edit]
Ken J. Mascara has received a number of awards for his service to his community and profession. He was the 1988 Citizen of the Year.[6] He was the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2002 and 2004, and received the 2002 Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scouts of America Gulf Stream Council.[6]
References[edit]
- ^ Duret, Daphne (2008-09-24). "St. Lucie sheriff up against challenger similar to himself". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
In the race for St. Lucie County's top law enforcement officer, incumbent Ken Mascara faces a challenger much like himself when he first ran for the post - a one-time cop now working in the private sector.
- ^ "St. Lucie Republicans pick Grande to face Mascara for sheriff". The Palm Beach Post. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
Mascara, a Democrat, is seeking his third term in office.
- ^ Duret, Daphne (2008-11-04). "Mascara heading to another term as St. Lucie sheriff". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
- ^ https://www.wpbf.com/article/florida-ken-mascara-retires-as-st-lucie-county-sheriff-pearson-appointed-sheriff/46013179#
- ^ a b "Sheriff Ken J. Mascara". St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office. Archived from the original on 19 November 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.
- ^ a b "Ken J. Mascara". The Florida Corrections Accreditation Commission. Archived from the original on 9 April 2008. Retrieved 14 November 2008.