In November, Popkin was elected sheriff of Montgomery County. For the past 12 years, he was second in command of the force made up of nearly 150 sworn law enforcement officers. Why did you want to be sheriff? I’ve been at this office for 26 years. So it certainly was a natural progression for me. We’ve done some very good things here over the years. It may not always be noticed, but we provide a lot of silent services. We helped facilitate the 2,100 domestic violence victims who sought help at the Family Justice Center. I just want to make sure that funding for things like that continues.
How are budget cuts affecting your work?
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