Following his re-election in November 2004, Sheriff Ken J. Mascara was sworn in for his second term on January 4, 2005.
Sheriff Mascara is statutorily responsible for the administration of law enforcement service in St. Lucie County, managing detention facilities, providing court security, and serving civil process. His duties also include leadership of 590 sworn and civilian members.
A long-time resident of St. Lucie County, Sheriff Mascara is the proud father of two children.
Affiliations
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
Florida Sheriffs Association (Programs Committee Member)
Weed and Seed of St. Lucie County
St. Lucie County Executive Roundtable
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
Hundred Club of St. Lucie County (Director)
Exchange Club CASTLE of St. Lucie County (Director)
Treasure Coast Builders Association
National Sheriffs Association
Treasure Coast Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association
Vice Chairman, Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation
Awards and Recognition
2004 Citizen of the Year, Elks Lodge 2823
2004 and 2002 Law Enforcement Officer of the Year, American Legion Post 358
2002 Distinguished Citizen Award, Boy Scouts of America Gulf Stream Council
1988 Citizen of the Year, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 118
Education
Associate of Arts/Associate of Science degree, Indian River Community College
Doctor of Chiropractic degree, Life University
Graduate, Executive Development Seminar, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
Graduate, National Executive Institute, U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation
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