On January 18, 2021, Dane County Sheriff David Mahoney announced his retirement from law enforcement. Sheriff Mahoney was first elected to the office in 2006, and has been a law enforcement officer for over 41 years; 40 of those years with the Dane County Sheriff’s Office. Throughout his years of service, he has been involved in a wide array of committees and boards on the local, statewide and National level. He currently serves as the President of the National Sheriff’s Association.

“My 41-years in law enforcement, the past 14 as Dane County Sheriff, have been a true labor of love f...