According to CBS 12 in Providence, Sheriff-elect Paul Heroux was introduced to the inner workings of the Bristol County Jail and House of Corrections yesterday. Heroux toured both the Ash Street Jail in New Bedford and the House of Corrections in Dartmouth alongside outgoing Sheriff Thomas Hodgson. The Attleboro mayor defeated Hodgson for Bristol County Sheriffs, a position Hodgson held for the past 25 years. Heroux was the first challenger to run against Hodgson in 12 years. Heroux says his top priorities as sheriff include keeping people safe, boosting staff morale and addressing recidivism among inmates.

Heroux is expected to begin his six-year term as sheriff in the new year.