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Kacey Bates was sworn in Oct. 8 as Summit County's first female sheriff, and only the second in state history.

Bates, among other goals, aims to address mental health treatment needs in corrections facilities.

PARK CITY — History was made in Summit County this month as Kacey Bates was sworn in as the county's first-ever female sheriff. The ceremony, held on Oct. 8, marked a groundbreaking moment not only for Summit County, but for the state of Utah.

Bates now serves as the county's top law enforcement officer. She is only the second woman in Utah's nearly 130-year history to hold the title of sheriff, following Salt Lake County Sheriff Rosie Rivera, who was the first.

"It's surreal," Bates said. "I'm feeling very excited."

With a 28-yea

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