Richard C. Kirkpatrick (R)

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Personal Information

Richard Kirkpatrick of Kingsville is the sheriff of Kleberg County. He has 19 years of criminal law enforcement service, previously working as a special agent with the Kingsville Specialized Crimes and Narcotics Task Force, and as a canine handler. He is a certified criminal interdiction instructor for the Drug Interdiction Assistance Program, El Paso Intelligence Center and other local training units. Additionally, he was involved in the development of the first fiber optic tire inspection scope and conducted trainings for the United Nations. He is a member of the SAT, an Eagle Scout, and has volunteered as a mentor with the Boy Scouts of America. Kirkpatrick received a degree in Law Enforcement from Del Mar College.