John Urquhart (sheriff)
John Urquhart | |
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John Urquhart, 2014 | |
| 33rd King County Sheriff | |
| In office November 28, 2012 – January 2, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Strachan |
| Succeeded by | Mitzi Johanknecht |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 10, 1947 Seattle, Washington, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Shelley |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence | Mercer Island, Washington |
| Alma mater | University of Washington |
| Occupation | Law Enforcement Officer |
John W. Urquhart (born November 10, 1947) was the 33rd sheriff of King County, Washington and a Democrat. He served as the county's chief law enforcement official and oversaw the more than 1000 employees of the King County Sheriff's Office.