Doug Orr
A candidate for Spokane County Sheriff, Spokane County in the 2014 Washington Primary Election, Aug. 5
Party: Republican
Age: 60
City: Spokane, WA
Occupation: Spokane police detective
DOUG ORR
Education: Bachelor’s degree from Bob Jones University, 1987. Master’s degree in organizational leadership from Gonzaga University, 2001. Doctorate in criminal justice from Washington State University, 2005. Masters of business in human resources from Saint Leo University, 2011.
Work experience: Spokane police detective assigned to sex abuse cases. Joined the Spokane force in 1996. Served previously in police department in Greenville, S.C., 1987-1992. Served in Idaho State Police, 1992-1996. Has taught graduate, undergraduate and distance learning classes through WSU Spokane.
Political experience: President of Idaho State Police Association, 1994. President of Fraternal Order of Police in Greenville, South Carolina, 1991.
Family: Married, two adult children.
Race Results
| Candidate | Votes | Pct |
|---|---|---|
| Ozzie Knezovich (R) | 64,435 | 72.25% |
| Doug Orr (R) | 24,748 | 27.75% |
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Two-term Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich came face to face with 2014 election challenger Douglas Orr Wednesday night, going back and forth on criminal justice reform, the need for a new jail, aerial surveillance, marijuana, body cameras, consolidation and other issues. “Leadership is moving this community forward,” Knezovich told an audience of about 150 people in Council Chambers at City Hall in an event sponsored by the 6th Legislative District Democrats.
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