Harold is originally from Richmond. He graduated from Franklin Military Academy. He and his wife have five biological children, four adopted children, and five grandchildren.

Harold served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked for the Richmond City Police Department.

Harold L. Ford's campaign for sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Harold L. Ford’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Public Safety

Supports implementing appropriate supports for incarcerated individuals and to have a plan that connects them to community-based services.

Wants qualified mental health professionals to serve in administrative leadership roles.

Supports intensive mental health training for staff.

Supports implementing and promoting jail diversion programs.

Promotes the use of assisted outpatient treatment.

- Supports implementing appropriate supports for incarcerated individuals and to have a plan that connects them to community-based services.
- Wants qualified mental health professionals to serve in administrative leadership roles.
- Supports intensive mental health training for staff.
- Supports implementing and promoting jail diversion programs.
- Promotes the use of assisted outpatient treatment.

Criminal Justice

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Harold L. Ford

Harold was born in Richmond, Virginia. Harold and his wife have five biological children, four adopted children, and five grandchildren.

Harold graduated from Franklin Military Academy, where he served as a Colonel and Commander of the drill team. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he joined the Richmond City Police Department.

Harold L. Ford's campaign for Sheriff is his first entry into politics.

As of July 25, 2023, Harold L. Ford’s website did not contain information on this issue and Harold L. Ford did not complete our questionnaire.

Harold graduated from Franklin Military Academy, where he served as a Colonel and Commander of the drill team. He served in the United States Marine Corps. Harold then worked for the Richmond City Police Department.

- Virginia sheriffs oversee local jails, provide courthouse security, serve legal documents, and transport inmates.  
- Sheriffs are elected to four-year terms in odd-numbered years with no term limits. Elections are partisan. 