Sam Cogen was first elected Sheriff in November 2022. After graduating Goucher College with a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminal Justice, Sam started his career as an intern in the Sheriff’s Office, rising through the ranks earning eight promotions and retired as the third highest ranking member of the office. Focusing his energy to campaign for the top job, Sam used the experience he learned over his 25 years to advocate for his new vision for the office. The voters agreed with this vision and elected him the 41st Sheriff of Baltimore City.
Sam lives in South Baltimore with his wife and their dog and two cats. He loves to cook and especially enjoys when his adult daughter comes back to town to share the meal with the family.
“When I ran for office, I promised the residents of Baltimore that if they honored me with the opportunity to serve as the people’s Sheriff, that we would modernize the office, humanize the evictions process, and become far more active in neighborhoods all throughout our City.
Sam Cogen, Baltimore City Sheriff
“Today, I stand before you proud to report that we have delivered on those promises.”
Sam Cogen will continue moving Public Safety forward for every community in Baltimore City.
Humanizing Evictions
Under Sheriff Cogen’s leadership, the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office implemented the first social work resource program for tenant assistance in any Sheriff’s Office in the history of the State of Maryland.
Modernizing The Office
On November 30, 2022, Sam Cogen made history when swore in as the 41st Sheriff and made history again later that day when he plugged a computer into the office wall for the first time.
Protecting Our Courts
Sam created a historic partnership between the Sheriff’s Office and Coppin State University to train, educate, and certify a modern Court Security Officer to protect the Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Being Accountable
During Sam’s tenure, the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office rewrote the General Orders for the office in its entirety, to promote adherence to national standards and prioritizing transparency & accountability.
Community Investment
Baltimore is a city of great neighborhoods, but not every neighborhood has equal resources. Sheriff Cogen has prioritized providing off-hours low-or-no-cost security detail for special events and community festivals.
Reducing Violent Crime
Sheriff Cogen’s Office has devoted warrant apprehension resources to bring repeat violent offenders to justice–using best practices that Sam learned while serving on a warrant apprehension squad.
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