Ken J. Mascara took the oath of office as Sheriff of St. Lucie County in January 2001 following his election in November 2000. He was re-elected in 2004, 2008, 2012, 2016 and 2020.
Responsibilities
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 700 sworn and civilian professionals.
A long-time resident of St. Lucie County, Sheriff Mascara is the proud father of two children and one grandchild.
Affiliations
Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (Former Member)
Florida Sheriffs Association (Sergeant-At-Arms and Programs Committee Member)
Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches
National Sheriffs Association
St. Lucie County Executive Roundtable
St. Lucie County Hundred Club (Director)
Treasure Coast Builders Association
Treasure Coast Chiefs of Police and Sheriff's Association
Awards and Recognition
2012 Bronze Good Citizenship Medal from St. Lucie River Chapter, Sons of the American Revolution
2009 Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer Award from the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Florida
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
Contact
Sheriff Ken J. Mascara can be reached at 772-462-3205.