NSA President

Sheriff Paul H. Fitzgerald

Story County, IA

Paul H. Fitzgerald was elected Story County Sheriff in November of 1992, taking office on January 1, 1993.  Before winning election in 1992, Sheriff Fitzgerald served as a member of the Waterloo Police Department for 15 years serving in a variety of positions including, Patrol Officer, Detective, Field Training Officer, Tactical Team Member, Firearms Instructor, Patrol Supervisor, Public Relations Officer and Public Information Officer.  During his years with the Waterloo Police Department, Sheriff Fitzgerald also taught for eleven years in the Police Science Program at Hawkeye Institute of Technology, now known as Hawkeye Community College, in Waterloo, Iowa.  

Sheriff Fitzgerald serves on many Boards and Committees including: First Vice President of the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), Executive Committee, Board of Directors on PSST (Public Safety Spectrum Trust), and represents NSA with the following Department of Homeland Security Councils: SAFECOM Emergency Response Council, Science and Technology (S & T), and Emergency Services Sector Coordinating Council (ESSCC). He also serves on the Iowa Crime Victims Association, Community and Family Resources, Iowa Second District Department of Corrections Board, and others.  

Sheriff Fitzgerald has earned a Masters Degree in Criminal Justice, a Bachelors Degree in Law Enforcement and an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Police Science. Sheriff Fitzgerald is a graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, National Academy 198th session.   

Sheriff Fitzgerald is married to Evonne M. (Sackrison) Fitzgerald and together they have four children.