BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Veteran law enforcement leader Sabrina Tapp-Harper officially entered the race for Baltimore City Sheriff on Thursday, filing her candidacy with a campaign centered on public safety, accountability and professional service.
Tapp-Harper brings nearly 40 years of experience in law enforcement to the contest.
During her tenure with the Baltimore Police Department, she broke barriers as the first Black commander of the Northern District and the first woman to lead the department’s Special Investigations Division.
She retired from the department with the rank of Major.
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In addition to her work with the police department, Tapp-Harper also served as an Assistant Sheriff with the Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office, becoming the highest-ranking woman in the history of the office.
Her advocacy on behalf of the Violence Against Women Act gained national recognition and led to an invitation to the White House by President Barack Obama in 2012.
Announcing her campaign, Tapp-Harper said she is focused on strengthening trust between the Sheriff’s Office and the community.
Baltimore deserves a Sheriff’s Office that is professional, responsive, and accountable,” said Tapp-Harper, via press release. “I’m running to strengthen public trust, foster positive relationships with other agencies, and ensure the office delivers consistent, respectful service—every day.
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Tapp-Harper’s campaign said additional details about upcoming events and community listening sessions will be released in the coming weeks.
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