“I’ve spent my 25-year law enforcement career working directly with residents to make our communities safer,” said Sean Riggin. “Public safety starts with listening, showing up, and building real relationships. That’s how we made progress in Pleasantville, and that’s the kind of leadership I want to bring to the Sheriff’s Office.”

Riggin spent six years as the Chief of the Pleasantville Police Department. Under his leadership, he reduced crime, created the area’s first Police–Community Advisory Committee to support collaborative strategy and service evaluation, and led a successful referendum to bring the citywide gunshot-detection technology “ShotSpotter” to Pleasantville. Currently, Riggin is the Director of Public Safety for the City of Atlantic City, where he oversees over 500 professional first responders across the Police and Fire Departments, the Beach Patrol, and other public safety divisions.

Before his career in law enforcement, Riggin served in the United States Army, including service in Bosnia in 1996. Riggin grew up in Atlantic City and currently lives in Hamilton Township with his wife and two children.

“I look forward to campaigning across all 23 towns in Atlantic County and hearing directly from residents about their concerns,” said Riggin. “We need to bring people together to strengthen every community in Atlantic County.”