Robert Norris | |
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13th Sheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho | |
Assumed office January 1st, 2021 | |
Preceded by | Ben Wolfinger |
Personal details | |
Born | November 3, 1963 |
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Non-affiliated |
Alma mater | Long Beach State University |
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Website | www.kcsheriff.com www.sheriffnorris.com |
Nickname | Bob Norris |
Robert Brian Norris is the 13th Sheriff of Kootenai County, Idaho.[1] As the Republican candidate for the office, he defeated the independent candidate for sheriff, Mike Bauer, in the 2020 Kootenai County Sheriff race, making him the first Kootenai County Sheriff to not have any prior connection with the Kootenai County Sheriff's Office (KCSO).[2] In 2024, he was re-elected after defeating challenger, Dan Wilson.[3] Before becoming Sheriff, he was a lieutenant with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.[4]