Local Justice: Community Partnerships & Accountability with Sheriff Barry Faile
In this episode of Local Justice, host Ben Leader sits down with Sheriff Barry Faile of the Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office. Recently sworn in for his fifth term, Sheriff Faile has led Lancaster County since 2009, continuing a multi-generational family legacy of dedicated public service.
Sheriff Faile shares what it was like growing up in a law enforcement household, his brief time working in construction, and how riding along with local officers ultimately hooked him into the profession. He highlights the unique operational challenges of managing rapid residential and commercial growth, noting that his department has expanded to three times its original size under his leadership. The conversation focuses on his core emphasis on transparency, the launch of a successful in-house officer wellness initiative, and extensive cross-border collaborations with surrounding regional departments. Sheriff Faile also details how his office combats the fentanyl crisis, outlining successful law enforcement diversion programs that provide help for individuals struggling with addiction and discussing Lancaster County’s specialized, nationally certified crime scene unit.
Local Justice is a community-focused series by Elrod Pope Accident & Injury Attorneys, hosted by attorney Ben Leader, highlighting legal topics and the people making a difference in York County and surrounding areas.