About
Sheriff Paul Penzone has a combined 30 years of law enforcement and public safety experience. His resume includes a distinguished 21-year career with the Phoenix Police Department, with seven years dedicated to the department’s nationally recognized Silent Witness program, a program he also created for Spanish-speaking community members “Testigo Silencioso” and focuses on solving cold cases and apprehending dangerous fugitives. In fact, it was through Silent Witness that Sheriff Penzone led two of Arizona’s most famous cases – the “Baseline Killer” and the “Serial Shooter” investigations. Under Sheriff Penzone’s leadership, the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) is committed to a mission of ethical, effective, and impactful law enforcement and public safety. The Sheriff and his staff are also focused on programs and initiatives to help promote partnerships and trust between our Office and our communities. Sheriff Penzone attended Cortez High School in Phoenix, where his interest in law and order began while serving as a volunteer bailiff with a county Justice Court. He went on to study criminal justice at Glendale Community College and Northern Arizona University. He resides in Scottsdale with his wife Veronica who is a successful small business owner and community volunteer and they have two sons, Paul and Austin. | Contact Information - Phone: (602) 876-1000