Role & Responsibility

If we believe constitutional commitment and principles over politics should define the next chapter of the Sheriff’s Office, then We The People must show up and make our voice heard.

In this article I share my perspective and plans for the future of the Allegany County Sheriff's Office.

The following op-ed is written by Andrew Opel, a candidate for Sheriff of Allegany County. In it, he addresses a question frequently raised by voters regarding federal immigration enforcement. He offers a constitutional and role-specific perspective on the responsibilities of local law enforcement leadership. The views expressed are his own.