Paul Penzone

Paul Penzone
37th Sheriff of Maricopa County
In office
January 1, 2017  January 12, 2024
Preceded byJoe Arpaio
Succeeded byRuss Skinner (acting)
Jerry Sheridan
Personal details
Born (1967-03-29) March 29, 1967
Trenton, New Jersey, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materGlendale Community College
Northern Arizona University

Paul Penzone (born March 29, 1967) is a former American law enforcement officer. He was the sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, United States. Penzone was elected sheriff in 2016, defeating longtime incumbent Joe Arpaio. Penzone is a former sergeant in the Phoenix Police Department.