Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announces plan to resign in early 2024
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone resigned in January and announced he would not seek a third term. At a press conference Monday afternoon, Penzone also said he wants to “serve the public in a variety of ways.” “I think in law enforcement you always have to plan to launch an investigation within a reasonable amount […]
Maricopa County Sheriff Penzone takes Blue Cross Blue Shield job
Mr. Penzone will join Blue Cross Blue Shield after serving as Maricopa County Sheriff for seven years. PHOENIX — Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone will soon relinquish his badge and take a job outside of law enforcement. pen zone told KTAR News He said he plans to take a job with Blue Cross Blue Shield […]
Longtime Republicans shortlisted to replace Democrat Paul Penzone
Despite state law requiring supervisors to elect Democrats, three candidates announced by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors as finalists for the interim sheriff position include longtime Republicans. This includes two people who have served as members. Supervisors received applications from eight people seeking to replace former Sheriff Paul Penzone, who resigned a year early […]
3 finalists picked to replace former Sheriff Paul Penzone
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors is scheduled to meet with three candidates for sheriff to replace Democrat Paul Penzone on February 6th. Both were longtime Republicans. MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. — The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors will soon interview three candidates who have applied to complete Paul Penzonye's second term as sheriff. Up to […]
Maricopa County needs a Democrat to succeed Paul Penzone as sheriff. So 3 GOP law enforcers switched parties in bids for the job
Deputy Commander Penzone registered as a Democrat the day after the sheriff announced his resignation. An election lawyer said party hopping was “taking advantage of the system.” PHOENIX — Finding a Democratic sheriff for Maricopa County has proven difficult. Just three months after Democratic Sheriff Paul Penzone announced he would step down with one year […]
MCSO bids farewell to Paul Penzone on his last day as Maricopa County Sheriff
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone says goodbye This farewell message was posted by Maricopa County Sheriff's Office officials on January 12, Paul Penzone's last day as sheriff. Maricopa County Sheriff's Office officials posted a farewell message from Paul Penzone on his final day as sheriff. pen zone announced his decision not to seek re-election At […]
Sheriff Penzone submits resignation paperwork ahead of leaving office
PHOENIX — Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone is preparing to resign from his position and has submitted his resignation. In October 2023, Sheriff Penzone announced that he would retire in January and would not seek a third term as sheriff. MCSO confirmed in December that Sheriff Penzone “has discussed his resignation with the Board of […]
Sheriff Paul Penzone of Arizona’s Maricopa County says he’s stepping down a year early in January
PHOENIX (AP) – Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone announced Monday that he will resign in January, a full year before his term ends. Penzone said at a news conference that he has decided to step down rather than seek a third term in order to explore other possibilities in public service. He did not elaborate. […]
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone explains why keeping drugs out of jails isn’t possible
Matthew Casey/KJZZ Paul Penzone After the long and controversial reign of Joe Arpaio, self-proclaimed “America’s Toughest Sheriff” and SB 1070 Enforcer, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone assumed the post in 2017. I took over. But Penzone has remained relatively quiet since taking command of one of the nation’s largest sheriff’s offices. He said that it […]
Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone stepping up security around polling locations and drop boxes
In an update, Maricopa County Sheriff Paul Penzone says his office is dedicating a significant amount of resources to providing ballot drop-box security. Fueled by former President Donald Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election, the dropbox has become a hotbed of conspiracy theories. Since the beginning of September, Penzone says his office has received […]
