Susan Benton

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Susan Benton
Born1960
Florida
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationMaster’s Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Administration
Alma materSt. Thomas University, Troy State,
Occupation(s)Former Sheriff of Highlands County, Florida
Known forFirst woman elected sheriff in the state of Florida

Susan Benton is a civil servant and served as sheriff of Highlands County, Florida from 2005 to 2017. [1] She was the first woman to be elected sheriff in the state of Florida, first woman to become president of the Florida Sheriff's Association in 2013, and was appointed to serve on the National Sheriffs Association Board of Directors. [2] She has been an instructor in Public Administration at Barry University, for the Office of the Attorney General, and for the Florida Departments of Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement. [3] In 2014, Susan Benton was inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame. [4]

Sheriff of Highlands County

Susan Benton was elected sheriff of Highlands County in 2004 by a 60% margin and was reelected for three consecutive terms. [5] During her time as sheriff, Susan Benton was appointed to serve on the National Sheriffs Association Board of Directors. She retired from the position in 2017. [6]

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References

  1. ↑ "HIGHLANDS COUNTY SHERIFFS". www.highlandssheriff.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. ↑ "WOMAN BEATS ODDS TO BECOME SHERIFF". www.orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  3. ↑ "Sheriff Susan Benton is a CFBHN Board Member" (PDF). www.cfbhn.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  4. ↑ "Susan Benton". www.flwomenshalloffame.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  5. ↑ "What Benton Built". www.yoursun.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  6. ↑ "Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton". www.news.wgcu.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.


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