Head Of Dakota County Corrections Announces Run For Hennepin County Sheriff

DAKOTA COUNTY, MN — Suwana Kirkland recently announced that she is running for Hennepin County Sheriff.

She is the current director of Dakota County Community Corrections.

Kirkland is also the president of the Minnesota chapter of the National Black Police Association, according to her LinkedIn.

According to a report by The Minneapolis Star Tribune, Kirkland was also:

• The first Black woman to work as deputy sheriff at Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
• The first Black woman to be promoted to sergeant and commander at Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
• The first Black police officer for Minnetonka Police Department

My name is Suwana Kirkland and I’m running for Hennepin County Sheriff because I believe everyone deserves a safe community. Follow me for important updates on my campaign. pic.twitter.com/LS4riLtto3
— Suwana Kirkland (@suwana4sheriff) January 5, 2022

Kirkland's bid for Hennepin County Sheriff comes after current Sheriff David Hutchinson pleaded guilty to a DUI after he crashed his car in Alexandria in December.

See also: Sheriff Claimed Someone Else Was Driving In DWI Crash: Report

In an interview with CBS Minnesota, Hutchinson said that he won't resign and that he plans to run for re-election.