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| birth_date = 1960 |
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| birth_place = Florida |
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| education = Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Administration |
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'''Susan Benton''' is a [[civil servant]] and served as [[sheriff]] of [[Highlands County]], Florida from 2005 to 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlandssheriff.org/about/sheriff_history.php|title=HIGHLANDS COUNTY SHERIFFS|website=www.highlandssheriff.org|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> She was the first woman to be elected sheriff in the state of Florida, first woman to become president of the Florida |
'''Susan Benton''' is a [[civil servant]] and served as [[sheriff]] of [[Highlands County]], Florida from 2005 to 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.highlandssheriff.org/about/sheriff_history.php|title=HIGHLANDS COUNTY SHERIFFS|website=www.highlandssheriff.org|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2004-11-29-0411290341-story.html|title=WOMAN BEATS ODDS TO BECOME SHERIFF|website=www.orlandosentinel.com|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docs.cfbhn.org/ENews/E-News%20032513.pdf|title=Sheriff Susan Benton is a CFBHN Board Member|website=www.cfbhn.org|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> In 2014, Susan Benton was inducted into the [[Florida Women's Hall of Fame]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://flwomenshalloffame.org/inductees/|title=Susan Benton |website=www.flwomenshalloffame.org|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> |
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== Sheriff of Highlands County == |
== Sheriff of Highlands County == |
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Susan Benton was elected sheriff of Highlands County in 2004 by a 60% margin and was reelected for three consecutive terms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yoursun.com/sebring/newsarchives/what-benton-built/article_1e78f809-afad-5630-b237-b81a56519870.html|title=What Benton Built|website=www.yoursun.com|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> During her time as sheriff, Susan Benton was appointed to serve |
Susan Benton was elected sheriff of Highlands County in 2004 by a 60% margin and was reelected for three consecutive terms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.yoursun.com/sebring/newsarchives/what-benton-built/article_1e78f809-afad-5630-b237-b81a56519870.html|title=What Benton Built|website=www.yoursun.com|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.wgcu.org/show/gulf-coast-life/2013-03-06/highlands-county-sheriff-susan-benton|title=Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton|website=www.news.wgcu.org|accessdate=15 September 2021}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 03:11, 30 August 2024
Susan Benton | |
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| Born | 1960 Florida, United States |
| Education | Master’s Degree in Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts in Justice Administration |
| Alma mater | St. Thomas University, Troy State, |
| Occupation(s) | Former Sheriff of Highlands County, Florida |
| Known for | First 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
[edit]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]
References
[edit]- ^ "HIGHLANDS COUNTY SHERIFFS". www.highlandssheriff.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "WOMAN BEATS ODDS TO BECOME SHERIFF". www.orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Sheriff Susan Benton is a CFBHN Board Member" (PDF). www.cfbhn.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Susan Benton". www.flwomenshalloffame.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "What Benton Built". www.yoursun.com. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
- ^ "Highlands County Sheriff Susan Benton". www.news.wgcu.org. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
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