Summit County Sheriff announces retirement
Frank Smith, the current Summit County Sheriff, announced that he will be retiring, effective September 5, 2025. Sheriff Frank Smith has worked in a variety of law enforcement roles for over 45 years, and he has worked as the Summit County sheriff for over a decade.
In a statement, he said, 'I leave this role with immense pride in what we have accomplished, and with deep gratitude for the support of the Summit County Council, our exceptional staff, and the residents who placed their trust in me.'
Sheriff Smith has endorsed Chief Deputy Kacey Bates for the role of Interim Sheriff, but also said he has complete confidence in the entire command staff and noted that his team 'made significant strides in enhancing community safety and strengthening public trust and modernizing operations' during his time as sheriff.
He also stated. 'I am fully committed to supporting a smooth and seamless transition in leadership. I want to assure the public and our partners that operations will not be impacted.'
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