What is the role of the sheriff, and what  is something voters should know about this office that they might not have known previously?

Maureen Callahan, assistant deputy superintendent, says: “I would say that the sheriff’s role and responsibility is to ensure the safety of everyone, not only the residents in the (Hampshire Jail), but the community outside the facility as well … He’s like the COO (chief operating officer), so he oversees everything — the budget department (and) all the other departments. He’s ultimately responsible for everything that happens in those departments.”

How long is the sheriff’s term?

Six years

How much is the current sheriff’s salary?

$151,709

How many inmates is the sheriff responsible for?

As of Aug. 31, there are 262 inmates, including those who are being held before trial and those who have been sentenced.

How many full-time staff are at the jail?

175

How much is the sheriff department’s budget?

About $13.8 million

Source: Hampshire Jail and House of Correction Human Resources