Susan Benton

Susan Benton
Born1960
Florida, United 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. 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. 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. In 2014, Susan Benton was inducted into the Florida Women's Hall of Fame.

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