Joe Arpaio

Date of Birth: June 14, 1932

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Joseph Michael Arpaio, commonly known as Joe Arpaio, is an American former law enforcement officer and politician. He was born on June 14, 1932, in Springfield, Massachusetts. Arpaio is best known for his tenure as the Sheriff of Maricopa County, Arizona, a position he held from 1993 to 2017. Before his time as sheriff, Arpaio served in the U.S. Army from 1950 to 1954 and later worked as a police officer in Washington, D.C., and Las Vegas. He then joined the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), where he had a distinguished career for over two decades. Arpaio gained national attention and was often referred to as “America’s Toughest Sheriff.” He became known for his controversial practices, including the establishment of “Tent City,” an outdoor jail where inmates were housed in tents and subjected to extreme temperatures. Arpaio’s approach to law enforcement included aggressive measures against illegal immigration, which garnered both support and criticism. In 2017, Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt of court for defying a court order to stop racially profiling Latinos. He was later pardoned by President Donald Trump. Despite his controversial career, Arpaio remains a polarizing figure in American politics and law enforcement.

5 Interesting Facts about Joe Arpaio

1. Arpaio’s parents were Italian immigrants, and his mother died during childbirth.

2. He established the “Tent City” jail in 1993, which operated until 2017.

3. Arpaio made inmates wear pink underwear as a form of humiliation and deterrence.

4. He ran for U.S. Senate in 2018 but lost in the Republican primary.

5. Arpaio published a book titled “Joe’s Law: America’s Toughest Sheriff Takes on Illegal Immigration, Drugs, and Everything Else That Threatens America.”