Norfolk County Sheriff Sworn in by His Brother, a Quincy Police Officer

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QUINCY, MA – Norfolk County Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott was sworn in as the 23rd Norfolk County Sheriff on Wednesday night at a ceremony at the Neighborhood Club in Quincy.

In a speech following his swearing in, Sheriff McDermott focused on the need for a comprehensive approach to public safety that addresses the needs of county residents. 

“When I first took office, I highlighted my four key of effective corrections: Prevention, Intervention, Education, and Hope. These are our mission and our mantra,” Sheriff McDermott said. “As we begin this next term, I want to continue this holistic focus on helping people stay safe, make good choices, learn from their mistakes, and understand that the future is never set in stone. Everything that we have done together, and everything that we will continue to do in this next term, will be done to serve the people in our care and custody and the 28 communities of Norfolk County.”

During his time in the Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff McDermott has focused heavily on breaking the cycle of incarceration by putting together a comprehensive set of wraparound services that provides justice-involved individuals with the skills and training to improve their lives outside of jail, while also helping connect local communities to the resources they need to thrive and improve the quality of life of residents.

Sheriff McDermott was sworn in by his brother, Quincy Police Officer Christopher McDermott, at a ceremony attended by friends, family, supporters, and community leaders. His children, Adam McDermott and Alana McDermott, provided musical entertainment, with Alana also singing the national anthem.

Sheriff McDermott was re-elected in November to a full six-year term after first being elected in 2020 during a special election to fulfill the remaining two years of the term vacated by former Sheriff Michael Bellotti.